Nokia Secures HPE Technology Assets to Accelerate Transition from 5G to 6G
Under the global agreement, Nokia will gain access to HPE’s RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), integrating it with MantaRay AI-Powered SMO and Network Automation assets.
Nokia has announced that it has licensed technology assets in an agreement with HPE that will boost its capabilities in AI-powered radio access network (RAN) automation. The move will further strengthen Nokia’s industry-leading MantaRay SMO (Service Management and Orchestration) platform and expand its solutions in AI-driven RAN automation and autonomous networking.
Under the global agreement, Nokia will gain access to HPE’s RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), integrating it with MantaRay AI-Powered SMO and Network Automation assets. In addition, the associated development team has largely transferred to Nokia Mobile Networks, effective October 1, 2025.
“This licensing deal with HPE will further strengthen our proven MantaRay SMO portfolio by adding these assets and expertise. Our customers worldwide will benefit from the enhanced capabilities of Nokia’s AI-driven automation, orchestration and open ecosystems, enabling them to manage multi-vendor networks more efficiently and prepare for the transition from 5G to 6G.”
– Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks, Nokia
MantaRay SMO is Nokia’s comprehensive solution for advanced AI-driven, zero-touch automation and is already capable of achieving TM Forum’s autonomous networks level 4 today. It is also fully Open RAN compliant and supports open R1 interface for rApps.
