Orange and Mistral AI have announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership in the field of Artificial Intelligence. This strategic partnership is set to enhance AI capabilities across Europe, driving innovation and delivering significant value to customers.
This partnership is based on a strong commitment and a shared ambition to design the best network infrastructure for AI. The research and development teams at Orange will work hand in hand with those at Mistral AI in a spirit of open innovation. Together, they will assess the impact of large-scale, massive use of AI on telecommunications networks worldwide. They will define technological roadmaps to build the networks of tomorrow and address challenges related to connectivity and GPU availability. The goal is to ensure all customers have smooth and efficient access to advanced AI solutions.
In addition to research projects, the partnership will focus on leveraging AI to improve the performance of the current network. By integrating Mistral AI's cutting-edge technologies into its infrastructure, Orange will optimize, for example, intelligent traffic management in its networks, predictive maintenance solutions, and repairs. The use of Mistral AI will generate unprecedented gains in efficiency and competitiveness.
Christel Heydemann, CEO, Orange
By joining forces with Mistral AI, we are taking a major step towards establishing Europe as a global leader in AI. This collaboration is unprecedented as it fully incorporates the research dimension. It will promote the massive adoption of AI and enable its full potential through high-quality networks, tailored for real-time conversations. Together, we firmly believe that generative AI can positively transform businesses when technology and trust come together.
Arthur Mensch, CEO, Mistral AI
We are excited to announce our partnership with global telecommunications leader Orange, as we join forces to bring our shared vision of Generative AI to life. This strategic collaboration aims to integrate AI into Orange's operations, services, and R&D initiatives. This marks a significant milestone in the deployment of AI and in preparing for the growing adoption of this transformative technology.