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.
Nokia to sell businesses to Lumine Group January 04, 2024 Nokia has reached an agreement under which Lumine Group Inc. will buy the Finnish company's Device Management (DM) and Service Management Platform (SMP) businesses.
Nokia to acquire Fenix Group December 13, 2023 Finnish telecommunications technology company Nokia is strengthening its wireless offering in the defence segment with the acquisition on North American Fenix Group.
Nokia plans to build new US R&D facility for Nokia Bell Labs December 12, 2023 Nokia has unveiled plans for new state-of-the-art research and development facility for its research arm, Nokia Bell Labs, in New Brunswick, New Jersey technology hub.
Finland's electronics industry is more than just ICT November 30, 2023 Finland has previously been referred to as the world’s telecommunications test laboratory. With the history of Nokia and the rich ICT sector, it’s often believed that this is what the Finnish electronics industry has to offer – but it is actually so much more.
Nokia Bell Labs and Aramco launch R&D collab November 08, 2023 Nokia’s research arm, Nokia Bell Labs and energy company Aramco, have signed a non-binding R&D collaboration agreement to support Industry 4.0/4IR digital use-case creation and proof of concept development for priority industrial sectors.
Finlands electronics industry grew in 2022, but 2023 looks tough November 06, 2023 The Electronics and Electrotechnical Industry in Finland grew by approximately 16% in 2022 from 2021. But as we look forward towards the end of 2023, it looks like the turnover will either stagnate or contract during the remainder of the year.
Mass layoffs awaits at Nokia October 19, 2023 The Finnish telecom company says that it is resetting its cost base to protect profitability. Part of this includes trimming the company to a 72,000 – 77,000 employee organisation, compared to the 86,000 employees Nokia has today.
Nokia opens 6G Lab in India October 05, 2023 Finnish telecom company Nokia says that it has established a 6G Lab at its Global R&D center in Bangalore, India. The first-of-its-kind project aims to accelerate the development of fundamental technologies and use cases underpinned by 6G technology.
Nokia 5G smartphones now manufactured in Europe October 04, 2023 Smartphone manufacturer HMD Global has reached a major milestone. The company has started manufacturing 5G Nokia smartphones in Europe.
Nokia joins CHIPS Act funded innovation hub September 29, 2023 Nokia says it will join a new innovation hub that seeks to expand the U.S. global position in microelectronics technical development.