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- Nokia Oyj provides network infrastructure, technology, and software services to communications service providers, enterprises, governments, webscales, hyperscalers, and defense sectors worldwide. Founded in 1865 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, the company operates in over 130 countries through segments including Network Infrastructure, with mobile networks offering radio access network technologies for 5G, 4G, and legacy systems as well as microwave radio links; fixed networks encompassing fiber, copper access, in-home Wi-Fi, and cloud virtualization; IP networks delivering routing and data center solutions; optical networks for metro, regional, long-haul, and submarine transport; Cloud and Network Services providing 5G core, secure autonomous networks, private wireless, industrial edge, and network APIs; and Nokia Technologies licensing patents, technologies, and the Nokia brand. Nokia serves mobile operators with RAN and transport solutions; fixed and cloud operators with access and core infrastructure; enterprises with private wireless and edge computing; and data centers with high-performance IP and optical connectivity optimized for AI workloads. In recent developments, Nokia announced a new strategy and operating model evolution in November 2025, reorganizing into two primary segments—Network Infrastructure (Optical, IP, Fixed Networks) and Mobile Infrastructure—effective January 2026 to accelerate AI/cloud growth, lead in AI-native 6G networks, and target EUR 2.7-3.2 billion comparable operating profit by 2028; progressed toward acquiring Infinera in Q1 2025 to bolster open optical networking; initiated a EUR 900 million share buyback of 150 million shares starting November 2024 to offset dilution from the Infinera deal; exercised a call option to acquire full ownership of Nokia Shanghai Bell from China Huaxin; and formed new Technology and AI Organization plus Corporate Development Organization teams in September 2025.