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Nokia and SK Broadband Deploy Quantum Secure Network to Protect Korea

Hydro and Nuclear Power’s IT Infrastructure

Nokia has announced that Nokia and Services Platform (NSP) also helped safe technology advancements for secure
SK Broadband have deployed a leased in simplifying network operations and growth.” Jay Han, Head of Network
line network for Korea Hydro and management. Kim Gooyoung, Head Infrastructure business at Nokia Korea,
Nuclear Plant (KHNP) to enhance data of Enterprise Sales Division at SK said: “Protecting critical infrastructure is a
security. Completed in August 2024, this Broadband, said: “The integration of Nokia hallmark of quantum-safe technology, and
deployment enables KHNP to protect its Quantum-Safe MACsec cryptographic an area we understand well at Nokia. Our
network against existing and emerging technologies with KHNP’s network will industry-leading quantum-safe network
cyber threats, including quantum significantly enhance the security and solutions and proven expertise in delivering
computing-based cyberattacks. Nokia’s reliability of South Korea’s critical energy high-performance, secure technologies
Quantum-Safe Network solution, which infrastructure. Advanced technologies, for critical infrastructure operators are
uses a defense-in-depth approach with like quantum-safe networks, are becoming helping companies like KHNP safeguard
advanced network cryptography for pivotal in safeguarding essential systems their essential systems to protect against
protection against sophisticated cyber today and in the forthcoming quantum disruptions and attacks caused by cyber
threats. The key technologies used in era. Collaborating with Nokia allows us threats. We look forward to working with
this project include Nokia's transmission to stay ahead of the constantly shifting SK Broadband to expand the use of our
equipment, interconnect routers, and cybersecurity environment and help our quantum-safe MACsec cryptographic
service access systems. Nokia’s Network customers access the latest quantum- technology throughout Korea.”

Nokia and du Conclude Successful Transport Network Slicing Trial in UAE

improved quality of service, and efficient
resource utilization, all of which will
contribute towards better monetization
opportunities and an edge over the other
market players. Saleem Alblooshi, Chief
Technology Officer at du, said: “Nokia’s
network slicing technology, integrated
with the Network Service Platform (NSP),
aligns perfectly with our vision of being
an AI enabler in line with the UAE National
Strategy for AI 2031. This cutting-edge
technology empowers du to optimize
resource allocation in real-time, based
on demand and traffic patterns. It plays a
crucial role in our monetization strategies
by enhancing network operations and
elevating the customer experience. As
a company committed to innovation,
Nokia has announced that it has By leveraging Nokia’s cutting-edge slicing investing in network slicing is a natural and
successfully completed a network slicing technology with the Network Service progressive step for us.” Rima Manna, Vice
trial with du, the leading telecom and digital Platform (NSP), du will deliver a wide President of Network Infrastructure Sales,
services provider. This trial is the UAE’s range of services such as ultra-reliable Middle East and Country Director of UAE at
first live transport slicing deployment low-latency communications for gaming Nokia, said: “This partnership with du is an
which will allow the service provider to and video streaming to massive machine- essential step in enabling our customers
operate a variety of network services that type communications that can be used for with technologies that will set them apart
cater to different needs while remaining IoT devices. Ultimately, this approach will in the industry. Network slicing automates
within the existing network infrastructure. lead to improved network utilization and the creation, assurance, and optimization
Network slicing allows operators to energy savings in the long run. Moreover, of transport slices to facilitate dynamic
flexibly allocate resources for optimal the network slicing will offer enhanced services with specific requirements in
performance and quality within each slice. security and privacy, service innovation, terms of bandwidth, latency and reliability.”

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