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January 1, 2026
5G / Outdoor Wireless
An overwhelming majority of technology and business leaders in the U.S. and Europe believe that current networks will require substantial evolution and investment to meet the demands of the AI supercycle, according to research commissioned by Nokia and released today. The research surveyed around 2,000 technology and business decision-makers in the U.S. and Europe, including telecommunication and data center infrastructure providers, as well as businesses and organizations planning to adopt and integrate AI into their operations.
The findings highlight a shared recognition across the connectivity ecosystem that next-generation network capabilities are essential and must modernize to support increasingly complex AI workloads. This presents an opportunity for collective action across industry and government to strengthen the digital foundation on which future AI innovation depends.
The first wave of the AI supercycle has already reshaped industries and accelerated innovation. This research shows a clear understanding across the ecosystem that future waves will demand more advanced, AI-native networks and substantial investment to strengthen network requirements. Connectivity, capacity, and low-latency performance are becoming ever more essential ingredients for transforming how devices interact, industries operate, and people live and experience technology as AI moves forward.
Pallavi Mahajan, Chief Technology and AI Officer at Nokia.
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Nokia Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer of mobile phones, serving customers in 130 countries. Nokia is divided into four business groups: Mobile Phones, Multimedia, Enterprise Solutions, and Networks. The Mobile Phones group markets wireless voice and data products in consumer and corporate markets. The Multimedia segment sells mobile gaming devices, home satellite systems, and cable television set-top boxes. The Enterprise Solutions group develops wireless systems for use in the corporate sector. Wireless switching and transmission equipment is sold through the company's Networks division. Nokia operates 15 manufacturing facilities in nine countries and maintains research and development facilities in 12 countries.
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