Nokia successfully demonstrated quantum-safe optical transport capabilities in partnership with Japanese operator KDDI. The trial took place at KDDI's Sakai Data Center, a facility specifically designed for advanced artificial intelligence workloads. This technology secures data for AI training, inference, and analytics against future quantum computing threats.
Nokia's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) rose approximately 2.2% following the announcement. The shares reached $7.77 in U.S. pre-market trading. The company's stock also climbed in Helsinki.
The initiative marks a strategic push to align Nokia’s optical networks division with the expanding AI data center market. This move addresses the increasing demand for high security and performance in critical digital infrastructure.