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Nokia To Axe 14,000 Jobs As US Demand Declines
Heavy job losses at Finnish telecoms supplier Nokia, amid weak demand for 5G equipment in US and elsewhere
Ericsson Still Provides Support Services To Russia
Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson says hardware is not exported to Russia, but it still provides software and technical support
BT Completes Carrier Aggregation Trial In Europe 5G First
BT and Nokia complete carrier aggregation trial combining four 5G spectrum channels for faster speeds as operators migrate to standalone 5G
IBM Closes Down Russian Operation, Lays Off Staff
After suspending its operations in Russia in Q1, IBM tells local staff it is winding down operations in Russia and laying off employees
Nokia CEO Predicts 2030 Arrival For 6G, But Not On Smartphone
Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark offers his predictions as to arrival of 6G connectivity in this decade, and touts potential end of smartphones
Canada To Join Five Eyes 5G Ban On Huawei/ZTE
Making it official. Canada is to turn its unofficial ban on 5G kit from Huawei and ZTE into an official national security stance
SAP Confirms Complete Withdrawal From Russia
German software giant SAP officially confirms it will exit the Russian market, because of its illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine
SAP Mulling Total Russian Withdrawal – Report
Co-founder of German software giant cites actions of not just Vladimir Putin, but also supporters among Russian population, amid withdrawal consideration
Nokia To Withdraw Completely From Russian Market
Ukraine consequence. Finnish telecoms giant Nokia announces total withdrawal from Russian market, affecting 2,000 local jobs
Nokia Launches Cloud Software Subscription Service For Telcos
Nokia announces entry into Software-as-a-Service segment, by offering multiple software services to communication service providers
Daimler Ends Nokia Spat With Royalty Payment Agreement
End of hostilities between Nokia and Mercedes owner Daimler, after the car maker finally agrees to make royalty payments to Finnish giant
HMD Revamps Budget, Midrange Nokia Handsets
Six new Nokia handsets from HMD, ranging from budget to midrange handsets with prices starting as low as 75 euros and up to 349 euros
Nokia, Lenovo Settle Patent Dispute
PC manufacturer Lenovo is to make an undisclosed payment in order to settle Nokia's legal action over video technology patents
Nokia To Axe 10,000 Jobs Worldwide
Over the next two years Nokia is to cut 10,000 jobs as part of a cost-cutting restructure for its 5G fight with Ericsson and Huawei
BT Signs 5G Deal With Ericsson For EE Network
Swedish equipment supplier Ericsson wins BT contract to supply kit for UK 5G network, joining Nokia as major supplier for EE
NASA, Nokia To Build LTE Network On Moon
'Ground control to Major Tom.' Finnish networking giant to build first ever 4G/5G cellular network on the Moon, slated for late 2022
Nokia Creates Automated Covid-19 Thermal Detection System
In-house analytics solution now offered worldwide, will allow firms to scan employee temperature and whether a mask is being worn
Nokia Wins 5G Contracts In Belgium
Domino effect? Mobile operators in Belgium have opted to drop Huawei and instead selected Nokia equipment for their 5G networks
Nokia Wins 5G Contract From BT
Two months after the British government ordered Huawei equipment to be removed by 2027, Nokia signs 5G deal with EE owner BT
Verizon Opts For Samsung 5G Equipment
Bad news for Nokia and Ericsson, as one of the largest mobile operators in the United States opts for 5G equipment from Samsung
Canada To Be Final ‘Five Eyes’ Member To Exclude Huawei – Report
Fifth member of intelligence-sharing group delays formal decision, effectively forcing Canadian operators to exclude Huawei 5G equipment
US ‘In Talks’ To Finance 5G In Brazil And Keep Huawei Out
The US is reportedly in talks with Brazil to finance Ericsson and Nokia 5G equipment in the country as a measure to block Huawei's expansion
Android Phones Bricked By Picturesque Wallpaper Of A Lake
Idyllic photo of a mountain lake surrounded by trees actually bricks Android phones, and in some cases only a factory reset will restore the device
Coronavirus: Nokia Closes Indian Factory After Positive Tests
After India eases its nationwide lockdown, Nokia suspends operations at local telecoms factory when 42 staff test positive for Covid-19
Nokia At Centre Of Merger Speculation – Report
Media report that Nokia is exploring its strategic options including asset sales or mergers, triggers rise in share price
Expansion For HAPS Alliance For High Altitude Connectivity
Telcos, tech, and aviation firms join alliance that seeks to utilise stratosphere for telecommunications and broadband connectivity
US Mulls Controlling Stake In Ericsson, Nokia To Counter Huawei
US Attorney General William Barr suggests the US and its allies take 'controlling stakes' in Ericsson, Nokia as a counter to Huawei
Nokia Cuts Jobs As It Ramps Up 5G Investment
Finnish equipment maker Nokia pledges to increase its investment in developing 5G technology, but at the same time confirms 180 job cuts
Prime Minister Asks For Alternatives To Huawei For 5G
As US officials state UK allowing access would be “nothing short of madness”, as PM asks for alternatives to using its equipment