(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Bharti Airtel have announced a partnership that will make Airtel’s pan-India network resources accessible to the developer community through Nokia’s Network as Code platform. Airtel’s network APIs will be offered on subscription, enabling enterprises and developers … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Finland, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AI Integration, Airtel’s Network Capabilities Made Accessible to Builders Through Nokia Platform to Boost 5G and AI Innovation, API monetization, Application Development, Bharti Airtel, cloud and network services, CPaaS, developer ecosystem, digital services, edge computing, Enterprise Solutions, India 5G, Network APIs, Network as Code platform, Nokia, programmable networks, telecom innovation, telecom partnerships
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been appointed, as part of the IG AI engineering consortium, to oversee quality assurance for all railway engineering systems involved in the full expansion of Switzerland’s Lötschberg Base Tunnel. The tunnel, part of the 40-km Lötschberg … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 118 MSEK, 38 MSEK, AFRY, AFRY to oversee railway engineering quality for Lötschberg Base Tunnel double-track upgrade supporting the NEAT corridor, Alpine freight shift, Ceneri Base Tunnel, double track upgrade, Frutigen, Gotthard Base Tunnel, IG AI, infrastructure modernization, Lötschberg Base Tunnel, Marcel Winter, NEAT, owner’s engineer, quality assurance, Rail Expansion 2035, railway engineering, Raron, sustainable transport, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Nokia and du have deployed the world’s first autonomous 5G Advanced slicing solution, enabling du to deliver premium, self-adjusting network slices that automatically align with real-time performance needs. The system uses Nokia’s AirScale hardware, MantaRay intelligence, and rApps … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Finland, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G Advanced, 6G preparation, AI applications, AirScale, autonomous 5G slicing, du, enterprise connectivity, gaming, low-latency services, Machine Learning, MantaRay, Mikko Lavanti, mobile networks, network automation, Nokia, Nokia and du introduce adaptive 5G slicing architecture supporting premium services and long-term evolution toward 6G, rApps, Saleem Alblooshi, telecom innovation, XR
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been selected by KPN to rebuild the Netherlands’ core digital infrastructure through an 800G-capable IP and optical network that forms the heart of KPN’s FabriQ architecture. The upgrade increases network capacity from 48 Tbps to more … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Travel
Tagged 800G, automation, broadband, Cloud services, core transport network, Digital Backbone, energy efficiency, energy-efficient IP and optical transport network, enterprise connectivity, Erik Brands, FabriQ, FP5 routers, IP network, KPN, KPN partners with Nokia to expand FabriQ architecture with high-capacity, Matthieu Bourguignon, mobile network, Netherlands, Nokia, Optical Network, PSE-6 optics, segment routing, SRv6, telecom infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom is making a major investment to upgrade its manufacturing line in Taylorville, Illinois, enhancing its ability to produce advanced synthetic filtration materials. The upgraded line, expected to be operational by late 2026, will support up to 100 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, Ahlstrom enhances North American filtration capabilities with major upgrade to Taylorville synthetic media line, air pollution control, cellulose blends, corrugation, engine oil filtration, fiber-based materials, food and beverage filtration, gas turbine filtration, glass fibers, HVAC filtration, industrial filtration, mobility systems, process liquids, saturation, sustainable innovation, synthetic fibers, synthetic filtration materials, Taylorville Illinois, transportation filtration, Willy Bordignon
(IN BRIEF) Finnvera has become a shareholder of the European Investment Fund, giving Finland direct representation in EU-level decision-making for SME financing and strengthening national access to European funding. The EIF provided €606 million to SMEs in Finland during 2024, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Climate and Digitalisation Loans, COSME, economic growth, EIF, EU financing, European corporate finance, European Investment Bank Group, European Investment Fund, export guarantees, Finland, Finnish representation enters EIF ownership as Finnvera aims to channel more European funding to domestic companies, Finnvera, guarantees, innovation funding, InvestEU, Juuso Heinilä, Karl Nehammer, Marjut Falkstedt, private equity, risk-sharing, SME finance, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) Hiab has signed an agreement to acquire Brazilian crane manufacturer ING Cranes, a deal that significantly reinforces its presence in the Brazilian loader crane market. ING Cranes, founded in 2010 and generating about EUR 50 million in 2024 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2026 expected closing, acquisition, Acquisition of ING Cranes positions Hiab to lead Brazil’s loader crane segment, agriculture construction transport rental sectors, Brazil loader crane market, Crane manufacturer, heavy-duty cranes, Hiab, ING Cranes, Marcel Boxem, Scott Phillips, South America expansion, undisclosed transaction value
(IN BRIEF) Nokia will upgrade the communications infrastructure at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport using its mission-critical IP/MPLS solution, replacing the current systems in Terminals 1 and 2 and significantly strengthening cybersecurity, reliability, and operational efficiency. Delivered with HwaCom Systems, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Finland, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Travel
Tagged 7210 Service Access System, 7250 Interconnect Routers, 7750 Service Router, airport communications, airport digital transformation, aviation infrastructure, Cybersecurity, HwaCom Systems, IP/MPLS, mission-critical networks, Network Service Platform, Nokia, passenger growth, Stuart Hendry, Taiwan airport upgrade, Taoyuan International Airport, Taoyuan International Airport Strengthens Security and Operations Through Nokia’s Next-Generation Network Upgrade, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, TIAC
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has joined the Open Compute Project as a Platinum member, reinforcing its commitment to advancing open, scalable and AI-optimized networking technologies. As AI workloads continue to stress conventional data center and network designs, Nokia will collaborate with … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Finland, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged advanced optics, AI data centers, AI driven network operations, AI networking, AI supercycle, data center scalability, distributed architectures, edge networking, George Tchaparian, high performance switches, IP optical integration, Nokia, Nokia Accelerates Development of AI-Optimized Data Center and Edge Networks by Collaborating with OCP’s Global Community, OCP, Open Compute Project, optical interconnects, Pallavi Mahajan, Platinum membership, PON out of band management
(IN BRIEF) Nokia and NestAI have entered into a strategic partnership to develop AI-native defense and critical infrastructure technologies, supported by a combined €100 million investment from Nokia and Tesi. NestAI, one of Europe’s fastest-growing physical AI labs, focuses on … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Finland, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AI native defense, autonomous operations, C2 platforms, command and control, Critical Infrastructure, dual use technologies, European defense innovation, Finland tech sector, Finnish Industry Investment Ltd, Five Eyes, Juha Lehtola, Justin Hotard, NATO, NestAI, Nokia, Peter Sarlin, physical AI, PostScriptum, secure connectivity, strategic partnership, Strategic Partnership Between Nokia and NestAI Strengthens European Leadership in AI-Powered Defense Innovation with €100 Million Funding, Tesi, unmanned systems, €100 million investment
(IN BRIEF) CapMan Buyout has agreed to sell its stake in DEN Group Oy to Metric Capital Partners, ending a partnership that began in 2011. During CapMan’s ownership, DEN Group strengthened its position as Finland’s leading detached house builder, expanded … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Finland, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged Ainoakoti, Antti Karppinen, CapMan Buyout, CapMan Buyout IX Fund, CapMan Buyout Reaches Agreement to Sell DEN Group to Metric Capital Partners Following Years of Market Leadership and Portfolio Expansion, corporate acquisition, DEN Group Oy, Designtalo, detached houses, export growth, Finland construction sector, Finnish housing market, Finnlamelli, Kesko, market leadership, Metric Capital Partners, Otto Tarkiainen, ownership transition, single family homes
(IN BRIEF) Nefco is supporting a Swedish-funded demolition training programme in Finland for five Ukrainians, including three women, to help strengthen Ukraine’s sustainable reconstruction capabilities. Delivered in partnership with Lotus Demolition, the training covers safe and circular demolition practices, safety … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Ukraine
Tagged circular demolition, debris management, green recovery, Irpin reconstruction, JCB, Kimmo Palomäki, Komplet, Lotus Demolition, Mykulychi school, Nataliia, NEFCO, Nordic expertise., Nordic-Led Initiative Brings Ukrainian Trainees to Finland to Build Skills for Sustainable and Safe Demolition Work, safe demolition practices, Scania, Sweden funded initiative, Ukraine recovery, Ukrainian demolition training, Ulf Bojö, Volvo Construction Equipment, women in demolition
(IN BRIEF) Nefco has signed a EUR 5 million loan agreement with Merus Power to support the Finnish company’s international expansion in electrical energy storage and power quality systems. As Europe increases its reliance on renewable energy, demand for storage … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, News, Technology
Tagged clean tech financing, CO2 reduction, EIF, electrical energy storage, EU renewable energy targets, European energy markets, European Investment Fund, Finland, grid stability, Helena Lähteenmäki, international expansion, Kari Tuomala, Merus Power, NEFCO, Nefco and EIF Support Growth of Finnish Clean-Tech Leader Merus Power Through New Loan for European Market Expansion, Nordic Green Bank, power quality solutions, renewable energy integration
(IN BRIEF) Metso has launched the SCDH4500, its largest split geared ring model, offering a major improvement in thickener maintenance for mining operations. The new two-piece split design reduces installation time by up to 50%, eliminates the need for large … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged aftermarket solutions, and Lifecycle Performance, Andrew McIntosh, chemical reduction, Improved Safety, Metso, Mining Industry, modernization portfolio, New Metso SCDH4500 Model Strengthens Thickener Portfolio with Faster Installation, safety improvement, SCD drive geometry, SCDH4500, slew bearing replacement, split geared ring, sustainability in mining, thickener maintenance, thickening services, two piece split design, water recovery
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been selected as a subcontractor to ASE AG for a major initiative in Switzerland aimed at enhancing traffic data analysis through artificial intelligence. Commissioned by the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), the project forms part of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 3.5 MSEK subcontract, AFRY, AFRY to Support Switzerland’s National Traffic Planning Through AI-Driven Analysis Under ASE AG Contract, AI-supported traffic analysis, Analysis Simulation Engineering AG, ASE AG, digitalization of infrastructure, Federal Roads Office, FEDRO, FHGR, infrastructure planning, Marcel Winter, national roads Switzerland, operational traffic management, road network planning, Switzerland traffic data, traffic forecasts, University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has secured a three-year agreement with Telecom Italia (TIM) to expand and modernize Italy’s 5G network infrastructure using its cutting-edge AirScale RAN portfolio. The deal, which resulted from a competitive tender process, underscores TIM’s commitment to bridging … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Finland, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G network expansion, AI-driven optimization, AirScale RAN, competitive tender, digital divide, energy-efficient technology, Habrok 32 Massive MIMO, Italy digital transformation, Justin Hotard, Lodos baseband, MantaRay SON, Nokia, Pandion radio units, Pietro Labriola, ReefShark chipset, sustainability targets, telecom infrastructure, Telecom Italia, Telecom Italia Selects Nokia to Modernize 5G Infrastructure and Accelerate Digital Inclusion Nationwide, TIM
(IN BRIEF) Metso has introduced a redefined OKTOP® Conditioner series aimed at boosting flotation efficiency by improving slurry preparation, reagent distribution, and residence time ahead of flotation circuits. The upgraded design features Metso’s latest agitator technology to strengthen durability and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged agitator design, Concorde Cell, copper ores, copper-molybdenite separation, flotation reagents, flotation technology, metallurgical performance, Metso, Metso boosts flotation efficiency through redesigned OKTOP Conditioners and expanded digital design support, minerals processing, mining equipment, nickel ores, OKTOP Conditioner, PGM metals, phosphates, Resource Center, silicates, slurry conditioning, sustainable mineral processing, TankCell®, Ville Strömmer
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has unveiled a major refresh of its data center networking portfolio, introducing the 7220 IXR-H6 switch family and expanded AI-driven operational tools to support rapidly growing AI workloads. The new switches deliver up to 102.4 Tb/s capacity … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Finland, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 1.6 Terabit Ethernet, 102.4 Tbps, 650 Group, 7220 IXR H6, agentic AI, AI Infrastructure, AI workloads, AIOps, Alan Weckel, data center networking, Digital Twin, EDA platform, high performance switching, liquid cooled switches, network automation, New Nokia 7220 IXR-H6 Switches and AI-Enabled EDA Platform Set Benchmark for Next-Generation AI Data Centers, Nokia, Nscale, SONiC, SR Linux, Tom Burke, Ultra Ethernet Consortium, Vach Kompella
(IN BRIEF) Metso has appointed Teija Saari as its new Chief People Officer, effective March 2026. Saari brings over 20 years of HR and organizational leadership experience from Wärtsilä, Grundfos, and Gardner Denver. She succeeds Carita Himberg, who is stepping … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Business Growth, Carita Himberg, Chief People Officer, Corporate Leadership, employee engagement, Finland, Gardner Denver, Grundfos, Hannele Järvistö, HR leadership, leadership appointment, Metso, Metso appoints Teija Saari as Chief People Officer to lead next phase of organizational growth, organizational development, Sami Takaluoma, Teija Saari, Wärtsilä
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has appointed Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team, effective May 2026. With over 30 years of HR and leadership experience at Roche and Texas Instruments, Pressner will lead Nokia’s global … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G, AI, AI empowerment, Chief People Officer, connectivity, Finland, global technology, HR transformation, Justin Hotard, Kristen Pressner, leadership appointment, next-generation networks, Nokia, Nokia appoints Kristen Pressner as Chief People Officer to drive global culture and AI-era transformation, organizational culture, Roche, Texas Instruments, workforce innovation
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