Nokia

Nokia Corporation

Website: nokia.com
Headquarters: Espoo, Finland
Founded: Originally in 1865 as a pulp mill; later became a major player in telecommunications.
Industry: Telecommunications, Information Technology, Consumer Electronics

Business Focus

Nokia provides end-to-end technology solutions for service providers, enterprises, and webscale companies. Their primary areas include:

• Mobile Networks: 5G RAN, radio systems, small cells

• Network Infrastructure: Optical, IP, fixed access

• Cloud and Network Services: Digital operations, network automation, security

• Licensing & Technology: Licensing patents and technologies

Key Divisions

• Bell Labs: Renowned research and innovation arm of Nokia, known for major contributions to networking and communications technologies.

• Nokia Technologies: Handles intellectual property and technology licensing.

• Nokia Mobile Phones: Handled by HMD Global, a separate Finnish company that licenses the Nokia brand for smartphones and feature phones.

Recent Developments

• Optical Network Upgrades: Nokia is working with EXA to enhance global fiber capacities with 1.2Tbps optical technology.

• Layoffs: Nokia and Ericsson have both announced job cuts, facing market challenges as Huawei expands.

Historical Note

Nokia was a global leader in mobile phones until the early 2010s. Its decline was largely attributed to slow adaptation to smartphone trends. However, it has since refocused on telecom infrastructure and technology licensing.

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