Dell and AMD partner to bring AI directly into telecom networks

Dell Technologies and AMD are joining forces to integrate AI capabilities directly into telecom networks, targeting communications service providers (CSPs) who need to optimize 5G operations while developing new revenue streams. This strategic partnership combines Dell’s telecom expertise with AMD’s advanced silicon technology, creating solutions that bring artificial intelligence to where network data resides—enabling CSPs to implement innovations in network automation, optimization, and security.

The big picture: Dell Technologies has expanded its AI for Telecom solution suite using AMD’s EPYC CPUs and Instinct GPUs, creating an integrated platform that brings AI capabilities directly into telecommunications networks.

• This partnership aims to help communications service providers improve performance, reduce downtime, and gain operational efficiency through network automation while developing new revenue streams.
• The timing aligns with the maturation of 5G networks and advancements in AI technology, creating what AMD’s Derek Dicker calls “an incredible time” with “rich opportunity for innovation.”

Key components: The AI for Telecom suite consists of three primary elements designed to make AI implementation more straightforward for telecommunications operators.

• Dell PowerEdge servers powered by AMD EPYC processors form the hardware foundation of the solution.
• A curated set of validated use cases helps operators understand practical AI applications for their networks.
• Dell’s services and ecosystem partnerships provide implementation and integration support.

Why this matters: The collaboration brings together enterprise-grade AI infrastructure with telecom-grade reliability, offering CSPs more than just performance improvements.

• By combining Dell’s telecom expertise with AMD’s silicon technology, the companies are creating a path to long-term innovation while maintaining operational simplicity.
• The solution addresses the growing need for network automation, optimization, and enhanced security as 5G deployments continue to expand globally.

What they’re saying: AMD executives see vast untapped potential for AI applications within telecommunications networks.

• “As we watch the evolution of artificial intelligence coming into the network, it’s super clear that there’s end use cases that we haven’t even thought of,” said Derek Dicker, Corporate Vice President of AMD’s Enterprise and HPC Business Group.
• Dicker specifically highlighted security as an exciting domain, noting that “the suites of technology that are going to come in the security domain are also particularly exciting.”