Finland, Oct. 2 -- Nokia announced that it has licensed technology assets in an agreement with HPE that will boost its capabilities in AI-powered radio access network (RAN) automation. The move will further strengthen Nokia's industry-leading MantaRay SMO (Service Management and Orchestration) platform and expand its solutions in AI-driven RAN automation and autonomous networking.Under the global agreement, Nokia will gain access to HPE's RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), integrating it with MantaRay AI-Powered SMO and Network Automation assets. In addition, the associated development team has largely transferred to Nokia Mobile Networks, effective October 1, 2025.MantaRay SMO is Nokia's comprehensive solution for advanced AI-driven, zero-t...