Nokia and Blaize sign MOU for Hybrid Edge AI

Blaize has announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks Singapore Pte. Ltd. to collaborate on Hybrid AI inference solutions across the Asia Pacific region (announcement dated January 27, 2026).

• Main announcement: The MOU establishes a non-binding cooperative framework for joint exploration, development, and deployment of Practical AI and Physical AI across Asia Pacific, focusing on edge and hybrid AI inference use cases, reference architectures and solution blueprints, joint validation of AI inference deployments for telecom, industrial, and smart infrastructure, and go to market and ecosystem initiatives including customer workshops, pilot programs, and solution demonstrations.
• Background and details: The collaboration pairs Blaize’s programmable, energy-efficient AI inference hardware and software with Nokia’s IP networking, data center networking, automation and cloud infrastructure; the MOU is non-binding and states parties may pursue future definitive agreements in the Asia Pacific region. The press release was issued by Blaize on January 27, 2026 and references Blaize’s prior business combination with BurTech Acquisition Corp. and SEC filings for additional risk disclosures.