EL DORADO HILLS, CA and Singapore, Jan 28, 2026 – Blaize has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia Solutions and Nokia to explore deployment of Practical AI and Physical AI systems. The agreement brings together Nokia’s networking, automation and cloud infrastructure with Blaize’s AI inference platform. The companies plan to evaluate AI systems and hybrid environments where latency, power efficiency and reliability drive performance.
Under the MOU, Blaize and Nokia intend to collaborate on:
- Edge and hybrid AI inference use cases, integrating Blaize’s hybrid AI platform with Nokia’s IP networking, data center networking, and automation systems
- Reference architectures and solution blueprints that position Blaize as a complementary AI inference layer alongside Nokia’s AI networking infrastructure
- Joint validation of AI inference deployments for telecom, industrial, and smart infrastructure environments
- Go to market and ecosystem initiatives, including customer workshops, pilot programs, and solution demonstrations focused on production ready AI
Blaize and Nokia are positioning the next phase of AI around large-scale inference rather than training alone. Their approach pairs energy-efficient inference at the edge with centralized GPU resources in the cloud. The aim is to support hybrid AI architectures that balance performance, cost and operational efficiency.
“Our collaboration with Nokia marks an important step forward in delivering Practical AI and Physical AI at scale,” said Dinakar Munagala, co-founder and chief executive officer of Blaize. “By combining Nokia’s leadership in connectivity and automation with the Blaize AI inference platform, we are enabling Real World AI that runs efficiently at the edge while integrating seamlessly with cloud and GPU infrastructure. This Hybrid AI approach allows organizations to deploy inference where it matters most and turn intelligence into real operational outcomes.”
Under the agreement, Nokia will contribute expertise in networking, automation and cloud infrastructure, including IP networking, industrial connectivity and intelligent network operations. Blaize will provide its AI inference hardware and software platform, which complements GPU-based systems by enabling scalable, low-power inference at the edge, close to data sources and decision points.
“Our work with Blaize is accelerating, and we are excited to build on this momentum into the coming year,” said Sang Xulei, senior vice president and head of network infrastructure, Asia Pacific at Nokia. “As demand grows for Practical AI and Physical AI systems that operate in real world environments, Blaize’s energy efficient AI inference platform gives us the flexibility to extend Hybrid AI architectures across networks, edge systems, and cloud infrastructure. Together, we are enabling scalable, production ready intelligence that brings AI closer to where data is generated and actions are taken in the region.”
The MoU sets a framework for potential future projects, with any work in the Asia Pacific region. The focus is on deploying secure, scalable and energy-efficient AI inference across existing network, cloud and industrial systems.
Source: Blaize
About Blaize
Blaize, founded in 2010 and headquartered in El Dorado Hills, CA, specializes in edge artificial intelligence (AI) computing solutions. The company offers a combination of hardware and software products, including the Blaize Graph Streaming Processor (GSP) and AI Studio, designed to facilitate AI processing from data centers to edge devices. Blaize serves various industries such as automotive, smart cities, defense, healthcare, and industrial automation. As of 2025, the company employs approximately 350 individuals globally. In 2024, Blaize reported revenues of $1.6 million. The company has secured over $330 million in funding from investors including DENSO, Mercedes-Benz AG, Magna, and Samsung.
About Nokia
Nokia Corporation, founded in 1865 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, develops telecommunications and networking technology for global markets. The company’s portfolio includes mobile and fixed network infrastructure, 5G systems, cloud solutions, and digital services. Nokia serves industries such as telecommunications, energy, transportation, public sector, and defense. As of 2024, the company employs about 87,000 people worldwide and reported annual revenue of €22.3B. Nokia Bell Labs, its research arm, leads innovation and intellectual property development. The company focuses on building high-performance networks that integrate across mobile, fixed, and cloud systems, enabling secure, reliable, and sustainable digital services for service providers, enterprises, and partners worldwide.
About Nokia Solutions
Nokia Solutions, operating as Nokia Networks, provides telecommunications networking equipment, software and services for global communications infrastructure. The company supplies mobile, fixed and optical networking products used to deploy and operate carrier networks. Its portfolio includes radio access systems, core networks, IP routing, transport platforms and network management software. Nokia Networks serves communications service providers, enterprises, governments and internet companies across multiple industries. The business traces its origins to Nokia Siemens Networks, founded in 2007, and was later rebranded after Nokia assumed full ownership. Nokia Networks is headquartered in Espoo, in the Greater Helsinki region of Finland. The company operates in more than 100 countries worldwide. Nokia Networks operates as a business group within Nokia Corporation and focuses on infrastructure for wireless, broadband and IP-based communications.