Confidee's answer to shortages: full transparency and the freedom to cancel orders July 30, 2026 As material shortages push lead times for advanced printed circuit boards towards 2028, four-year-old PCB supplier Confidee has built its strategy around the opposite of locking customers into rigid commitments: complete transparency and a clear policy allowing customers to cancel or rebalance production without damaging the relationship. That is according to board member Didrik Bech.
Nokia and Lenovo sign multi-year patent cross-license agreement June 24, 2026 Nokia and Lenovo have signed a multi-year, multi-technology patent cross-license agreement. The terms are confidential. The two companies previously signed a similar agreement in 2021.
Nokia announces $30M semiconductor investment in Pennsylvania June 22, 2026 The investment in advanced test and packaging (ATP) operations in Allentown, Pennsylvania, will increase domestic production capacity of the optical networking technologies that power scalable AI infrastructure connectivity in the US.
ICEYE raises over €1 billion, valuation surpasses €10 billion June 11, 2026 ICEYE has completed its Series F financing round, raising more than EUR 1 billion in total. The company secured EUR 450 million in new capital, while the overall transaction value – including share sales by existing shareholders – exceeded EUR 1 billion. Following the round, ICEYE's valuation has risen to more than EUR 10 billion.
NEC, Nokia to expand Eletronet’s optical fiber network in Brazil March 04, 2026 The project adds 8,000 km of new fiber routes. This expansion is expected to reach a total of 26,000 km across 23 Brazilian states by the end of 2026. Eletronet is investing USD 30.4 million in this initiative.
Nokia breaks ground on new Ottawa innovation campus November 26, 2025 Nokia has begun construction on a new innovation campus in Ottawa, reinforcing Canada’s position in next-generation connectivity and advanced communications technologies.
Nokia to cut 427 jobs in France amid shift toward AI November 24, 2025 Finnish telecom giant Nokia plans to reduce its workforce in France by 427 positions, representing roughly one-fifth of its nearly 2,300 employees in the country, a union source told Les Echos.
Nokia partners with NestAI; NestAI raises €100 million for physical AI development November 20, 2025 Nokia and the European AI lab NestAI have launched a strategic partnership to develop AI-based defence solutions. In connection with the collaboration, Nokia and the Finnish state fund Tesi are investing a total of EUR 100 million in NestAI.
Nokia, Rohde & Schwarz collaborate on AI-powered 6G receiver November 07, 2025 Nokia Bell Labs developed the receiver and validated it using 6G test equipment and methodologies from Munich-based test and measurement company Rohde & Schwarz.
Nvidia to invest $1 billion in Nokia October 29, 2025 Nokia and Nvidia have announced a USD 1 billion strategic partnership aimed at developing AI-native mobile networks and advancing the transition from 5G to 6G.
Nokia teams up with Kongsberg to advance defence communications September 11, 2025 Nokia and Norwegian defence technology provider, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing tactical communications solutions for the defence sector.
Nokia opens new R&D and manufacturing campus in Oulu September 08, 2025 Nokia has inaugurated a new research and manufacturing campus in Oulu, Finland, dedicated to developing next-generation networks designed for artificial intelligence.
Europe’s patent landscape: stable, but no breakthrough April 25, 2025 In 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) received a record number of patent applications from companies, research institutions, and individual inventors alike — a total of 199,275. So, did 2024 break that record? Not quite. Still, the data shows that innovation activity in Europe remains at a consistently high level.
Axiro Semiconductor launches chip design centre in Bengaluru April 16, 2025 The new chip design centre aims to serve the global 5G and 6G markets, defence and satellite communication, IOT among others.
Aixtron delivers G10-AsP system to Nokia April 01, 2025 Aixtron will supply its G10-AsP system to Nokia, facilitating the production of 6-inch Indium Phosphide (InP) wafers for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).
FAMES Pilot Line launches open-access call for EU chip industry March 25, 2025 Participants whose requests are selected will have access to FAMES technologies as they become available. Open-Access Calls will take place each spring through 2028.
Nokia completes its acquisition of Infinera March 04, 2025 Nokia has finalised the acquisition of optical networking solutions provider, Infinera, to bolster its capabilities in the data center market.
EU green lights Nokia's acquisition of Infinera February 27, 2025 The European Commission has approved Nokia's proposed acquisition of Infinera under the EU Merger Regulation. Following an investigation, the Commission concluded that the transaction poses no competition concerns within the European Economic Area.
Chips from the North – Finland's semiconductor roadmap February 14, 2025 Finland’s semiconductor industry is poised for significant expansion, driven by its deep-rooted expertise, strong research and development (R&D) ecosystem, and innovative infrastructure – But why is that?
Nokia inks video technologies license deal with Samsung January 15, 2025 Nokia says it has signed a multi-year patent license agreement with Samsung regarding the use of Nokia’s video technologies in Samsung’s televisions.
Nokia acquires Rapid technology and R&D unit November 14, 2024 Finland's Nokia has acquired Rapid’s technology assets, including the world’s largest API hub used by thousands of active developers globally, and its research and development unit.
Nokia ink patent license deal with HP October 29, 2024 Nokia has signed a multi-year patent license agreement with HP covering the use of Nokia’s video technologies in HP’s devices.
Infinera set to receive $93 million under CHIPS Act October 25, 2024 The CHIPS Act funding would go toward a new “advanced packaging and test” semiconductor facility in Bethlehem and a semiconductor fabrication plant in San Jose, California.
Nokia opens innovation center in Morocco October 23, 2024 Nokia has opened its Innovation Center in Salé, Morocco to serve EMEA customers.
Nokia Bell Labs enters R&D collaboration with e& September 26, 2024 Nokia’s research arm, Nokia Bell Labs, and global technology group e&, have signed a year-long, non-binding memorandum of understanding regarding R&D collaboration to create AI-based use cases for strategic industrial sectors.
Vodafone Idea concludes $3.6 billion network equipment deal September 23, 2024 The agreement with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung marks the first step towards the rollout of the Indian telecom operator's three-year capex plan of USD 6.6 billion.
Nokia to open its largest fixed networks lab in India August 30, 2024 The USD 54 million Chennai centre will focus on fixed wireless access and multi-dwelling unit solutions along with access networks and home controllers.
Applied Materials signs MoU to open centre in India’s Tamil Nadu August 30, 2024 The centre in Taramani, Chennai, will work with Tamil Nadu universities and industry partners to boost the state’s semiconductor ecosystem and help develop a talent pool to support the sector.
Nokia acquires optical chip specialist Infinera June 28, 2024 Finnish telco giant Nokia has agreed to buy Infinera, a provider of open optical networking solutions and advanced optical semiconductors, in a cash and stock deal worth $2.3bn.
Q1 smartphone production increases, Q2 decline expected June 18, 2024 TrendForce reports an 18.7% YoY growth in Q1 smartphone production due to last year's low base. However, a 5–10% decline is forecasted for Q2 amidst high inflation and elevated inventories.
Nokia's OLT cards are rolling off the production line at Sanmina April 25, 2024 Nokia's first Buy America-compliant products have rolled off the Sanmina manufacturing line at the EMS providers facility in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
Nokia to invest €360M in German hardware and chip design January 17, 2024 Finnish telecom company Nokia says it plans to invest EUR 360 million in software, hardware and chip design at its Ulm and Nuremberg sites in Germany.