Nokia opens new research and development center in Saudi Arabia to accelerate AI-powered network automation

    

Nokia opens new research and development center in Saudi Arabia to accelerate AI-powered network automation 

• Nokia's first research and development center in Saudi Arabia will develop AI-powered network automation and orchestration software for customers in Saudi Arabia and around the world.
• The center will advance AI-powered service management and orchestration (SMO), Self-Organizing Networks (SON), Autopilot and rApps to help communications networks operate more autonomously, efficiently and sustainably.
• The investment supports Saudi Vision 2030 by developing local AI and software talent while creating exportable “Made in Saudi” technology. 

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Nokia today announced the opening of its new research and development center in Riyadh, focused on developing AI-powered network automation software. The center will create software that enables communications networks to self-configure, self-heal, optimize performance, reduce energy consumption and operate with greater autonomy.

 

The center will specialize in Service Management and Orchestration (SMO), Self-Organizing Networks (SON), Autopilot and rApps for automation and energy efficiency. Its teams will develop AI-driven capabilities for communications service providers and enterprises in Saudi Arabia, while exploring the development of AI-native 6G technologies, and contributing “Made in Saudi” software innovations for Nokia customers worldwide.

 

The launch follows an agreement announced earlier this year between His Excellency the Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia and Nokia President and CEO Justin Hotard. The collaboration reflects the Kingdom's ambitions under Saudi Vision 2030 to build a leading economy powered by innovation, local talent and advanced research capabilities.

 

Aligned with the Kingdom's digital transformation agenda, the center will create high-value engineering and research roles while offering advanced training programs, boot camps, and AI and automation certifications for Saudi talent. The initiative supports national objectives to build local expertise, strengthen innovation capacity and increase the country's contribution to the global technology ecosystem.

 

“The opening of Nokia’s new research and development center represents a strategic step toward strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for intelligent network technology innovation and reflects the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030 to build a knowledge and innovation-driven digital economy. The center will contribute to localizing advanced research and development capabilities, developing national talent in AI and software, and creating technologies made in Saudi Arabia that can serve global markets,” said Eng. Abdulrahman AlMufadda, Deputy Minister for Telecom and Digital Infrastructure at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in Saudi Arabia.

 

“AI is reshaping every industry, and networks are the critical infrastructure that will make that transformation possible. Our new R&D center in Riyadh will bring Nokia’s global expertise together with Saudi talent to develop AI-powered automation that makes networks more autonomous, efficient and responsive. It also strengthens the Kingdom’s role in creating connectivity innovation for customers in Saudi Arabia and around the world,” commented Mikko Lavanti, President of Nokia’s Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Nokia.

  

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Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

    

Nokia Corporation
Stock Exchange Release
27 August 2026 at 19:00 EEST

Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

 

Espoo, Finland – A total of 3 635 260 Nokia shares (NOKIA) held by the company were transferred today without consideration to participants of Nokia's equity-based incentive plans in accordance with the rules of the plans. The transfer is based on the resolution of the Board of Directors to issue shares held by the company to settle its commitments to participants of the incentive plans as announced on 2 October 2025.

 

The number of own shares held by Nokia Corporation following the transfer is 83 991 222.

 

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Nokia ranked No. 1 for mobile core portfolio competitiveness in Omdia’s 2026 market landscape report

    

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Nokia ranked No. 1 for mobile core portfolio competitiveness in Omdia’s 2026 market landscape report  

• Recognition highlights Nokia’s leadership across all aspects of 5G core, with products that help operators modernize their networks for the AI era.

Espoo, Finland – For the second consecutive year, Nokia has been ranked No. 1 for mobile core portfolio competitiveness in Omdia’s “Market Landscape: Core Vendors” report. The 2026 edition named Nokia a leader across all seven competitiveness categories: core portfolio breadth, cloud-native maturity, signaling, automation, core as a service, AI/ML and analytics, and implementations of other network functions.

 

The recognition reflects Nokia’s continued investment in mobile core technologies that help operators modernize their networks for the AI era. Recent deployments include the world’s first commercial mobile telco service based on 5G Core SaaS; Core SaaS Edge enabling local breakout for roaming subscribers; core network resilience solutions; telecom core modernization programs, and mission-critical network upgrades supporting the IoT, rail and utilities sectors.

 

“Core networks are becoming the intelligence layer of modern communications, connecting cloud-native operations, AI-driven automation and application innovation," said Kal De, SVP, Core Networks at Nokia. “This recognition from Omdia highlights the breadth and maturity of our portfolio across every major category operators are using to evaluate connectivity partners who can help them move toward more autonomous, resilient and programmable networks.”

 

“Nokia continues to distinguish itself as a technology leader in core networks, with advanced capabilities in categories spanning cloud native maturity, automation, AI/ML and analytics, and Core as a Service,” said Roberto Kompany, Principal Analyst, Mobile Infrastructure at Omdia. “These are no longer optional innovations but strategic requirements for telecommunication providers pursuing greater operational efficiency, service agility and monetization opportunities. Nokia’s comprehensive approach demonstrates a deep understanding of both current operator challenges and the future direction of the telecom market.”

 

Omdia’s 2026 report expanded its assessment to 12 vendors while also updating category weightings to reflect evolving operator priorities, including increased emphasis on AI/ML and analytics capabilities.

 

Nokia’s core portfolio supports deployment models spanning private, public and hybrid cloud environments and helps operators simplify core operations through automation, AI-driven analytics, resilient architectures and network exposure capabilities. The company’s approach enables telecom providers and mission-critical enterprises to accelerate service innovation while reducing operational complexity and improving network agility.

 

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Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

    

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Stock Exchange Release
7 August 2026 at 17:00 EEST

Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

 

Espoo, Finland – A total of 957 142 Nokia shares (NOKIA) held by the company were transferred today without consideration to participants of Nokia's equity-based incentive plans in accordance with the rules of the plans. The transfer is based on the resolution of the Board of Directors to issue shares held by the company to settle its commitments to participants of the incentive plans as announced on 2 October 2025.

 

The number of own shares held by Nokia Corporation following the transfer is 87 626 482.

 

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Nokia julkistaa aikaisempia vuosineljänneksiä koskevaa uudelleenluokiteltua taloudellista informaatiota, joka heijastaa Fixed Wireless Access CPE ja Enterprise Campus Edge -liiketoimintojen esittämistä lopetettuina toimintoina

    

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23.7.2026 klo 8.15

 

Nokia julkistaa aikaisempia vuosineljänneksiä koskevaa uudelleenluokiteltua taloudellista informaatiota, joka heijastaa Fixed Wireless Access CPE ja Enterprise Campus Edge -liiketoimintojen esittämistä lopetettuina toimintoina

 

Nokia julkistaa tänään vuoden 2026 ensimmäistä neljännestä ja vuotta 2025 koskevaa uudelleenluokiteltua taloudellista informaatiota koko konsernin sekä raportoitavien segmenttien osalta, mikä heijastaa Fixed Wireless Access CPE - ja Enterprise Campus Edge -liiketoimintojen esittämistä lopetettuina toimintoina.

 

Fixed Wireless Access CPE - ja Enterprise Campus Edge liiketoimintojen esittäminen lopetettuina toimintoina

 

Osana strategiatyötä, joka johti Nokian uuteen strategiaan ja sen toimintojen uudelleenjärjestelyyn kahteen päätoimintasegmenttiin, Nokia tunnisti liiketoimintoja, jotka eivät tue sen strategisia tavoitteita. Nämä liiketoiminnot siirrettiin erilliseen Portfolioliiketoiminnot-segmenttiin 1.1.2026 alkaen yhtiön jatkaessa sen arviointia, missä näillä liiketoiminnoilla on parhaimmat arvonluontimahdollisuudet. Vuoden 2026 toisen neljänneksen aikana Nokia luokitteli Portfolioliiketoiminnot-segmenttiin kuuluneet Fixed Wireless Access CPE- ja Enterprise Campus Edge -liiketoiminnot lopetetuiksi toiminnoiksi. Tämä oli seurausta Nokian tekemästä sopimuksesta, jonka mukaan se myy Fixed Wireless Access CPE -liiketoimintonsa, ja Nokian tekemästä arviosta, että on erittäin todennäköistä, että Enterprise Campus Edge -liiketoiminto tullaan myymään. Näiden liiketoimintojen luokittelulla lopetetuiksi toiminnoiksi oli myös pieni vaikutus Verkko- ja Mobiili-infrastruktuuri-segmenteistä esitettävään taloudelliseen informaatioon johtuen odotettujen transaktioiden laajuudesta ja keskitetysti allokoitavista kuluista. Ks. lisätietoja Nokian nykyisestä toimintamallista ja taloudellisesta raportointirakenteesta Nokian vuoden 2026 toisen neljänneksen katsauksen ja tammi-kesäkuun puolivuosikatsauksen liitetiedoista 2. Segmentti-informaatio ja 3. Lopetetut toiminnot ja myytävänä olevat luovutettavien erien ryhmät.

 

Vertailukohdan antamiseksi seuraavissa taulukoissa esitetään tiivistelmä Nokia-konsernin ja sen segmenttien tilintarkastamattomista tuloslaskelmista kaikilta neljänneksiltä sekä koko vuodelta vuoden 2025 osalta, sekä kahdelta ensimmäiseltä neljännekseltä ja tammi-kesäkuulta vuoden 2026 osalta. Tiedot heijastavat Fixed Wireless Access CPE- ja Enterprise Campus Edge -liiketoimintojen esittämistä lopetettuina toimintoina.

 

Excel-taulukot ovat tämän pörssitiedotteen liitteenä.

 

Nokia-konserni

Raportoitu
	Oikaistu
Milj. euroa	1-3/2025	4-6/2025	7-9/2025	10-12/2025	1-12/2025		1-3/2026	4-6/2026	1-6/2026
Liikevaihto	4 300	4 443	4 700	6 021	19 464		4 433	4 815	9 248
Bruttokate	1 809	1 953	2 085	2 739	8 587		1 977	2 146	4 123
Bruttokateprosentti	42.1%	44.0%	44.4%	45.5%	44.1%		44.6%	44.6%	44.6%
Tutkimus- ja kehityskulut	-1 127	-1 143	-1 155	-1 350	-4 776		-1 223	-1 383	-2 606
Myynnin ja hallinnon kulut	-701	-721	-710	-854	-2 985		-647	-817	-1 464
Liiketoiminnan muut tuotot ja kulut	23	58	31	39	151		-24	4	-19
Liikevoitto/-tappio	4	147	252	575	977		83	-50	33
Liikevoitto/-tappioprosentti	0.1%	3.3%	5.4%	9.5%	5.0%		1.9%	-1.0%	0.4%
Jatkuvien toimintojen voitto/tappio	-39	99	90	562	712		104	27	131
Katsauskauden voitto/tappio	-60	96	80	544	660		87	5	92

 

Vertailukelpoinen
	Oikaistu
Milj. euroa	1-3/2025	4-6/2025	7-9/2025	10-12/2025	1-12/2025		1-3/2026	4-6/2026	1-6/2026
Liikevaihto	4 300	4 448	4 705	6 026	19 480		4 436	4 815	9 251
Bruttokate	1 842	2 017	2 109	2 920	8 889		2 038	2 216	4 253
Bruttokateprosentti	42.8%	45.3%	44.8%	48.5%	45.6%		45.9%	46.0%	46.0%
Tutkimus- ja kehityskulut	-1 097	-1 109	-1 104	-1 231	-4 541		-1 137	-1 197	-2 334
Myynnin ja hallinnon kulut	-559	-589	-590	-664	-2 402		-588	-589	-1 177
Liiketoiminnan muut tuotot ja kulut	23	48	33	42	145		-11	5	-7
Liikevoitto	209	367	448	1 067	2 092		301	434	735
Liikevoittoprosentti	4.9%	8.3%	9.5%	17.7%	10.7%		6.8%	9.0%	7.9%
Jatkuvien toimintojen voitto	174	252	334	884	1 644		311	414	726
Katsauskauden voitto	174	252	334	884	1 644		311	414	726

 

Verkkoinfrastruktuuri

	Oikaistu
Milj. euroa	1-3/2025	4-6/2025	7-9/2025	10-12/2025	1-12/2025		1-3/2026	4-6/2026	1-6/2026
Liikevaihto	1 639	1 825	1 850	2 332	7 646		1 829	2 037	3 866
Bruttokate	686	736	790	1 067	3 278		792	870	1 662
Bruttokateprosentti	41.9%	40.3%	42.7%	45.8%	42.9%		43.3%	42.7%	43.0%
Tutkimus- ja kehityskulut	-344	-374	-392	-410	-1 520		-398	-428	-825
Myynnin ja hallinnon kulut	-229	-253	-256	-275	-1 013		-268	-272	-540
Liiketoiminnan muut tuotot ja kulut	-1	8	1	6	14		-6	-4	-10
Liikevoitto	113	117	143	387	760		121	166	287
Liikevoittoprosentti	6.9%	6.4%	7.7%	16.6%	9.9%		6.6%	8.2%	7.4%

 

 

 

Mobiili-infrastruktuuri

	Oikaistu
Milj. euroa	1-3/2025	4-6/2025	7-9/2025	10-12/2025	1-12/2025		1-3/2026	4-6/2026	1-6/2026
Liikevaihto	2 579	2 531	2 755	3 579	11 445		2 503	2 680	5 183
Bruttokate	1 140	1 266	1 302	1 817	5 525		1 213	1 320	2 533
Bruttokateprosentti	44.2%	50.0%	47.3%	50.8%	48.3%		48.5%	49.3%	48.9%
Tutkimus- ja kehityskulut	-720	-701	-683	-785	-2 890		-708	-735	-1 443
Myynnin ja hallinnon kulut	-310	-293	-295	-338	-1 235		-283	-283	-566
Liiketoiminnan muut tuotot ja kulut	24	39	31	38	131		0	8	8
Liikevoitto	134	310	355	732	1 531		222	310	532
Liikevoittoprosentti	5.2%	12.3%	12.9%	20.4%	13.4%		8.9%	11.6%	10.3%

 

 

Portfolioliiketoiminnot

	Oikaistu
Milj. euroa	1-3/2025	4-6/2025	7-9/2025	10-12/2025	1-12/2025		1-3/2026	4-6/2026	1-6/2026
Liikevaihto	80	89	97	113	379		100	94	194
Bruttokate	21	15	18	35	90		33	27	60
Bruttokateprosentti	27.0%	17.4%	18.6%	30.8%	23.7%		32.7%	29.3%	31.0%
Tutkimus- ja kehityskulut	-17	-18	-13	-18	-65		-18	-19	-37
Myynnin ja hallinnon kulut	-10	-10	-10	-12	-42		-7	-8	-16
Liiketoiminnan muut tuotot ja kulut	0	1	1	-2	1		-5	-1	-5
Liikevoitto/-tappio	-6	-11	-4	4	-17		3	0	2
Liikevoitto/-tappioprosentti	-7.3%	-12.5%	-4.3%	3.5%	-4.5%		2.9%	-0.5%	1.3%

 

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