Nokia says to transform network, standardize virtualization environment of PLDT and Smart

NEW DELHI: Finnish telecoms gear maker Nokia Tuesday said it has signed a network transformation deal with the Philippines’ based telco PLDT and its wireless unit, Smart Communications (Smart).

For network transformation, Nokia said it will deploy its Digital Operations Software, Cloud infrastructure software, and AirFrame servers.

The Digital Operations software, according to the gear maker, will automate the round-trip lifecycle management of network functions, as well as network-facing and customer-facing services PLDT and Smart.