Nokia, Microsoft Extend Partnership on AI-Driven Analytics for Telecom Operators

04:12 AM EDT, 09/17/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Nokia (NOK) is extending its partnership with Microsoft (MSFT) on network automation, including the development of an agentic, AI-driven operations platform for telecommunications providers, the company said Thursday. The collaboration combines Nokia's telco data products with Microsoft Fabric's analytics and AI capabilities, allowing operators to access data in minutes instead of weeks, the company said. The companies said the partnership will allow operators to access prepared telco data in minutes rather than the weeks that traditional data integration can require. Nokia said the solution is available now.