
PIER Group & Nokia
A strategic partnership delivering next-generation connectivity solutions that enable secure, scalable, and high-performance networks for the Research & Education community.
Nokia powers our customers with advanced connectivity, delivering the performance and security they need to meet the demands of an AI-enabled future.
Through our strategic partnership, PIER Group and Nokia bring world-class networking technologies to Research and Education Networks, as well as Research and Education institutions – enabling scalable, secure, and high-performance networks that support advanced learning, data-intensive research, and global collaboration.
Enabling the Next-Generation Research & Education Network
Nokia’s portfolio delivers foundational technologies that help institutions accelerate discovery, drive innovation, and securely scale their network infrastructure. From ultra-high-speed optical networking to quantum-safe security, these solutions are designed to meet the evolving connectivity demands of modern campuses and research environments.
Why PIER Group & Nokia
Together, PIER Group and Nokia Deliver:
- Future-proof technologies that evolve with emerging networking demands
- AI-ready, high-performance networks for research and education
- Scalable, secure infrastructure for campus, data center, and edge environments
- Solutions that reduce operational costs while boosting reliability
Key Nokia Technologies:
A defense-in-depth solution providing multi-layered cryptography for quantum-safe security. Nokia QSN adapts to specific institutional requirements, offering confidence to scale securely in response to emerging quantum threats.
Purpose-built, ultra-high-speed, and resilient infrastructure empowers Research and Education institutions to support demanding research, global collaboration, and advanced learning environments, redefining the boundaries of discovery.
High-performance, secure, and scalable backbone networks that accelerate research and ensure future innovation is protected.
Data Center Interconnect and Fabric solutions deliver ultra-high-speed, reliable, and scalable connectivity for seamless data exchange and processing across research and education networks. Supports collaborative projects and advanced applications with optimized performance and efficiency.
High-speed, high-capacity campus connectivity that reduces CAPEX and OPEX with passive distribution, simplified infrastructure, lower power consumption, and seamless scalability for evolving bandwidth needs.