Blaize Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BZAI) unveiled a new strategic collaboration with Nokia Solutions and Networks Singapore Pte. Ltd. on Tuesday, positioning the companies to capitalize on rising demand for energy-efficient artificial intelligence at the network edge.
Nokia Solutions and Networks Singapore is the Singapore-registered subsidiary of Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK) that supports the company’s telecommunications infrastructure business in the Asia-Pacific region.
The memorandum of understanding outlines plans to jointly advance AI inference systems designed to operate in real-world environments across the Asia-Pacific, where latency, power use, and reliability are increasingly critical.
The non-binding framework links Nokia’s networking, automation, and cloud infrastructure expertise with Blaize’s programmable inference platform to support edge and hybrid AI deployments.
The companies intend to develop reference architectures and solution blueprints, then validate AI inference deployments in production-style telecom, industrial, and smart infrastructure settings. Joint customer workshops, pilot programs, and demonstrations are also planned as part of go-to-market efforts.
“Our collaboration with Nokia marks an important step forward in delivering Practical AI and Physical AI at scale,” said Dinakar Munagala, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Blaize.
“By combining Nokia’s leadership in connectivity and automation with the Blaize AI inference platform, we are enabling Real World AI that runs efficiently at the edge while integrating seamlessly with cloud and GPU infrastructure.”
While the MOU does not commit either party to specific projects, it establishes a pathway for future agreements. The companies said the focus will remain on secure, scalable AI inference that integrates into existing network, cloud, and industrial environments across Asia-Pacific.
Price Action: Blaize Holdings shares were up 26.44% at $2.200 during premarket trading on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data. Nokia shares were up 0.43% at $6.94.
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