Nokia, in collaboration with Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) and Anritsu Corporation, has successfully demonstrated the potential of elastic networking to reduce energy consumption in mobile networks.
The companies conducted a first-of-its-kind Proof of Concept (PoC) showcasing how this innovative approach can optimize network resources. Developed under the guidance of the Innovative Optical and Wireless Network Global Forum (IOWN GF), elastic networking dynamically reallocates network resources, shifting capacity from secondary to primary destinations. This capability allows radio and optical equipment to enter a hibernation state when not in use, cutting energy costs.
When traffic surges, resources can be reactivated on demand, ensuring seamless service without performance degradation, even in high-density urban areas.
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James Watt, Vice President and General Manager, Optical Networks Division at Nokia, said, “Reducing power consumption across our product portfolio is a priority for Nokia to help boost energy efficiency and significantly cut our customers’ carbon footprint. This successful PoC highlights the trusted performance and resilience of our optical products. We will continue to work and innovate with IOWN GF and other industry players to further optimize the power consumption of wireless networks without impacting performance.”
The PoC utilized Nokia’s advanced optical technology, including the 1830 Time-sensitive Packet Switch (TPS) and 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS). This breakthrough is expected to help operators like NTT manage the growing bandwidth demands of artificial intelligence (AI) while significantly lowering energy usage.
Takeshi Shima, Director and Senior Vice President at Anritsu, emphasized the company’s commitment to advancing energy efficiency in the industry, highlighting its pride in contributing to the IOWN GF's first PoC initiative.
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