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Nokia, ICEYE Plan Sovereign Government Satellite Network — Oct 1, 2026Nokia and ICEYE are partnering to develop secure, European-controlled low-Earth-orbit broadband satellite systems for governments, defense forces and emergency responders. The network is designed to provide resilient, low-latency connectivity alongside existing systems, with its first satellites expected to launch in 2028.

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Maya Lindstrom This partnership should strengthen Europe's independence in secure satellite comms for defense and disasters.

Nokia's new Riyadh center to build AI-driven networks for Saudi Vision 2030 — Sep 1, 2026Nokia opened its first R&D center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to develop AI-powered network automation and orchestration software, focusing on SMO, SON, Autopilot, rApps, and AI-native 6G technologies to localize advanced capabilities and train Saudi talent. The project aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, strengthens Saudi Arabia’s status as a hub for intelligent network innovation, and serves Nokia’s global customers with localized expertise.

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Derek Foss Network automation and AI orchestration sound great on paper, but I'll believe the "intelligent network hub" claim when we see actual deployed products from this center.

Nokia Q2 profit beats on AI data centers — Jul 23, 2026Nokia reported strong Q2 results with double-digit revenue growth and an 18% rise in adjusted operating profit, driven by a pivot toward AI data-center gear and solid gains in Network Infrastructure, including a surge in Optical Networks and AI/cloud orders. The company cautioned that as it accelerates restructuring, reported margins were hurt by charges, but it maintains optimism on 2026 outlook amid a broader AI-infrastructure upcycle.

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