Nokia (NYSE:NOK) is a Finland-based technology company that provides communications and networking equipment, software, and related services to telecommunications operators, enterprises, governments, and other organizations worldwide. Its offerings support the design, deployment, management, and modernization of fixed and mobile communications networks.
The company’s business includes mobile network infrastructure, radio access networks, core networks, cloud networking, broadband access, optical networking, IP routing, data-center networking, and network automation. Nokia also provides professional and managed services to help customers plan, operate, secure, and improve their networks. Through Nokia Technologies, the company develops and licenses intellectual property, including innovations related to telecommunications standards.
Founded in Finland in 1865, Nokia has undergone several major transformations, including its expansion into telecommunications and the sale of its mobile-device and services business to Microsoft in 2014. Today, Nokia focuses primarily on network infrastructure and communications technology rather than manufacturing consumer mobile phones. The company serves customers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, and is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Justin Hotard.
