Lauri Alho

Last October at NVIDIA GTC D.C., we shared our vision for the future of edge computing. Today at GTC San Jose, we are taking an exciting step forward. NVIDIA and T-Mobile just announced a collaboration with Nokia to integrate physical AI applications on AI-RAN-ready infrastructure. This collaboration demonstrates how next-generation AI-RAN infrastructure can transform wireless networks into platforms for distributed edge AI computing. Come visit our booth in San Jose to see the latest live AI-RAN demos in action! 📰 Read the full announcement here: https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-t-mobile-and-partners-integrate-physical-ai-applications-on-ai-ran-ready-infrastructure

37 years ago, @Sir Tim Berners-Lee gave us the World Wide Web. Last week at MWC26, discussing that ethos with him reinforced exactly what our generation must build next. We are building a distributed nervous system for AI. The AI supercycle demands that network architecture evolves at software speed. At Nokia, we are moving this vision out of the lab and into the live network by transforming infrastructure into an intelligent, programmable platform that dynamically adapts to enterprise needs. Here are 3 live milestones from Barcelona proving this shift is real: 1️⃣ Programmable Monetization On the XPRO Stage, we announced the live integration of Nokia's Network as Code with Blocksport and Deutsche Telekom. By upgrading authentication for the Telekom Baskets Bonn app to network-native APIs, we demonstrated how network-driven identity and security capabilities are actual, billable assets, moving far beyond legacy SMS. 2️⃣ Agentic AI & The Glass Box Our Network as Code Agentic AI demos showcased what happens when autonomous systems (MCP & A2A) program the network in real-time. When AI is given the power to trigger network actions, its autonomy must remain inspectable, bounded, and reversible. This is Nokia's Glass Box imperative: the key to building trust in AI-driven networks. 3️⃣ AI-Native Developers Judging the GSMA Open Gateway Hackathon proved the developer ecosystem is moving at unprecedented speeds. By combining AI-assisted coding with Network APIs, developers are now treating the network not just as foundational connectivity, but as a programmable, software-defined platform. Building this distributed nervous system requires a world-class ecosystem. It was fantastic to connect with partners like GlobalLogic, while also catching up with the VIAVI Solutions team to reflect on our shared momentum in this AI supercycle. Beyond the technical architecture, joining a live-streamed interview on ’The Nest’ stage and exchanging ideas with innovators like @Steve Aoki reinforced a core truth: cross-disciplinary creativity accelerates technological breakthroughs. A massive thank you to Justin Hotard for his leadership, and to the brilliant Network as Code team at Nokia whose grit delivered these live capabilities. Sir Tim gave us the open web. We are building the AI-native infrastructure to ensure the next generation of connectivity remains just as accessible, collaborative, and transformative. 🌐🚀

The Network API economy is no longer just a vision. It is a commercial reality. When I first initiated the discussions to bring Blocksport into the Nokia ecosystem, I knew our combined vision could disrupt the industry. Today at MWC, I am proud to share that this strategic partnership has materialized. The commercially available Telekom Baskets Bonn app has officially integrated Nokia’s Network as Code ‘Number Verification API’ via Deutsche Telekom's network. By leveraging existing Deutsche Telekom's SIM capabilities, sports fans can now experience a frictionless login flow, making traditional passwords, SMS OTPs, and SSOs a thing of the past. Watch the video below to see what zero-friction looks like in action. This is a pivotal milestone for the industry: -For enterprises: customer apps gain advanced network capabilities with zero R&D heavy lifting, scaling seamlessly via our Network as Code platform. -For telcos: a bridge to multi-country API coverage, unlocking new, previously unrealized revenue streams from their network assets. -For users: uncompromised security without the waiting time. Seeing this commercial milestone go live perfectly complemented my day at the Talent Arena. I had the honor of serving on the jury for the GSMA Open Gateway Hackathon, where I also took the stage at the award ceremony to announce the winning teams. Witnessing developers push the boundaries of Network APIs with AI-native tools proves that we are rapidly bridging the gap from grassroots innovation to global commercial deployment. Thank you to the incredible Nokia-Blocksport team, Deutsche Telekom, and our wider ecosystem partners for making this a reality. The API-driven network evolution is here. Read the full details in our official press release: https://www.nokia.com/newsroom/nokia-expands-network-as-code-ecosystem-advances-api-based-agentic-ai-with-google-cloud-mwc26/

Day 1 at Barcelona and MWC26 is in the books, and we still have 3 action-packed days to go! 🚀 I’ve put together a quick video recap of today's highlights, plus a teaser of where you can find me tomorrow (March 3). Check out the video below! 👇 Here’s a look at what went down today: 🧠 Agentic AI at the Nokia Booth: We are officially live with our public demos! I had the incredible opportunity to architect the backend (and post-event laptop-friendly front-end) solution for these use cases. They are powered by Nokia's Network as Code APIs and demonstrate real, dynamic agentic communication, using MCP and A2A concepts. 💻 Talent Arena: The energy at the GSMA Open Gateway Hackathon is electric. Proud to see this supported by Nokia, GSMA, Google Cloud, and Spanish telcos: Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, as developers push the boundaries of Network APIs. My role is to act as a mentor and judge, among other responsibilities. Nokia was part of a similar hackathon a year ago, and this time teams have started using all AI-native tools from chatbots to IDEs, from vibe coding to asking Network as Code-related questions to common chatbots. I'm seeing that this rapid transition will accelerate the quality of the final pitches and solutions drastically, as it has already freed up mentors to focus only on the most demanding questions. 🎙️ Live Interview: Had a great time sharing insights of the hackathon and AI development on "The Hive" stage. Link in the comments. 🎵 Epic Encounters: Capped off the day with a Meet & Greet and sharing insightful ideas with Steve Aoki! 👀 What’s coming up tomorrow (March 3)? If you are at Talent Arena, be sure to catch me at: 15:45 CET | Keynote: Join me and Vládimir Liúlka, CEO of Blocksport, at the XPRO Stage for "Level Up Your Apps: From Agent Protocols to Real-World API Innovation." 16:00 CET | Hackathon Live Finals: I'll be joining the jury to help evaluate the groundbreaking solutions our developers have built and attending the award ceremony. Watch the video teaser and let me know in the comments what your Day 1 highlight was! 🌐

Happy New Year - Las Vegas calling 🇺🇸 Super excited to be walking the floor at CES 2026 this week! (I still remember following the news of the Nokia Lumia 900 launch here back in 2012. Standing here now, it’s inspiring to see how far we’ve come from connecting people to connecting intelligence.) This year, the buzz is clearly shifting towards Physical AI and intelligent transformation. But here is the key takeaway for us in the infrastructure space: None of these AI agents or immersive experiences can scale easily without a network that adapts to them. At Nokia, we are connecting intelligence. Whether it's ensuring low latency for industrial robotics or exposing network APIs for the next killer app, the intersection of AI and Nokia Network as Code is where the magic happens. I’m here to connect with partners, developers, and innovators who are ready to build on top of the network, not just run over it. If you are in Vegas, let's grab a coffee and talk ecosystems! ☕️👇

We are moving from connecting people to connecting intelligence. At our recent Capital Markets Day, our CEO Justin Hotard defined the next era of Nokia as "Connecting Intelligence." But what does that actually look like in code? For decades, the industry built networks for humans who could tolerate a buffering wheel. Now, we are building for Agentic AI – autonomous systems that negotiate their own latency in real-time. In the clip below, I define this shift. But the real question is: How do we build infrastructure that lets software agents "negotiate" connectivity? I’ve linked the full recording of my keynote where I demonstrate this live, putting the Agentic AI vision Pallavi Mahajan outlined into practice. We walk through a real-world scenario using Nokia Network as Code, showing: 1️⃣ The trigger: An autonomous agent detects a threat. 2️⃣ The negotiation: The agent programmatically requests "Quality on Demand" and "Edge Routing". 3️⃣ The result: Latency drops from 1000ms to 200ms instantly – only when needed. This isn't about hardware: it's about the application layer finally orchestrating the network layer. If you want to see the code and the latency logs in action, watch the full session here: 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmhlclo1VM4&t=1333s

We are moving from human-centric to agent-centric networks. Is your infrastructure ready? I’m speaking at Understanding Latency (hosted by CUJO AI®) about a massive shift in how we view connectivity: "When AI controls the network: Latency as a programmable asset" While protocols like L4S and Network APIs provide the pipeline, the real question is how applications dynamically access it. I’ll be exploring: 🚀 The shift toward AI-native networks. 🤖 How AI Agents are autonomously negotiating network performance. 🛠️ How developers are "programming" latency with Nokia Network as Code. Join me on December 15th to see how latency is becoming a programmable asset. 👇 https://understandinglatency.com/

🇫🇮 A whirlwind 48 hours in Los Angeles: Smart mobility & Independence Day celebrations! 🇺🇸 Just wrapped up an intense and inspiring couple of days in Los Angeles with the Team Finland delegation. Before the celebrations, the focus was strictly on business. It was great to see Finnish companies showcasing their world-class solutions at the BMO Stadium trade show. We also had valuable engagements at the Los Angeles City Hall (Mayor's Office), highlighting the strong cooperation between our regions. Representing Nokia, it’s fantastic to witness how well Finnish technology resonates here on the West Coast. The trip culminated beautifully at the Independence Day reception. A warm thank you to our host, Consul General of Finland in Los Angeles, Minna Laajava (pictured with me), for a memorable evening. It was also a privilege to briefly exchange greetings with Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen, who joined us in celebrating Finland’s 108th year of independence. Short trip, but big impact. Now heading back to Silicon Valley with new connections and strengthened ties. Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää – Happy Independence Day! 🥂🇫🇮

"A game-changer for sports streaming." 🚀 This is how Blocksport CEO Vládimir Liulka described joining the Nokia Network as Code ecosystem, and I couldn't agree more. We are thrilled to partner with the Blocksport team. They will be using our Quality on Demand (QoD) API to solve one of the biggest challenges in live sports and fan engagement: network congestion that causes interruptions during crucial moments. As I've said before, "every moment counts." This partnership is a perfect demonstration of how our platform ensures fans get the premium, uninterrupted experience they deserve. Welcome to the ecosystem, Vládimir! (Link to the announcement in the comments)

This isn't just a picture of a robot. It represents the exact use case for AI-RAN. A robot like this from Autonomous Units is already incredibly smart, using its own onboard intelligence for navigation. But the question we asked was: "What if we could give it network-level superpowers?" What if it could "see" around a corner using 100 other cameras, fed to it in milliseconds via the 5G edge? What if it could get a real-time command (like in my GTC drone demo) from an AI running in the network? This is the "immediacy-as-a-service" I've been talking about. But how does it really work? What's the real business model? And how do we solve the hard operational questions? The expert debate on my last article was incredible. In this new article, I'm answering all the tough, operational questions from Jose L Gil, Dean Bubley, Joe Madden, Andrzej Miłkowski, and the other experts who jumped in. PS: This theme of leading complex, multi-partner ecoystems is what I do. For those interested, here is a post from 2023 with a one-take, unscripted video of me detailing this specific project live from the expo floor. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/laurialho_tscec-beyondtheabstract-activity-7073751370931085312-8tI-

Skepticism on AI-RAN is high. Many, like Andy Jones, rightly remember the failed promises of edge computing. They're 100% correct - the old economics never worked. But this time is different. We didn't just add a new, expensive box; we replaced the network's very engine. I’ve been hands-on with this hardware for years (as you'll see in the article). This isn't just a press release; it's a fundamental architectural shift that finally solves the 15-year economic logjam. In this article, I break down: • Why this isn't MEC 2.0 • How we provide a new choice (GPU-based) vs. the ASIC-only model • How we solve the "spiky demand" problem • Why this is the start of a new, sustainable network economy Here's why this is the change we've been waiting for.

💥 The Future of AI is Here. And It's at the Edge. The news is out: Nokia and NVIDIA are launching a strategic partnership. And it's a big one: backed by a $1 billion investment from NVIDIA to pioneer the AI-RAN. Our CEOs, Justin Hotard and Jensen Huang, have laid out the grand vision: a fundamental redesign of the network to deliver AI-powered connectivity. But what does this AI-native future actually look like, right now? 👇 That’s exactly what I’m demonstrating LIVE here at NVIDIA GTC DC. 🇺🇸 We're bridging the gap from this monumental press release to a tangible, working reality with below storyline. • • • THE PROBLEM: LATENCY vs. PRECISION Think about real-time AI. For critical tasks like public safety or industrial automation, you face an impossible trade-off: ➡️ Run high-cost, high-bandwidth, low-latency AI 24/7, just in case? ➡️ Run low-cost, low-bandwidth, high-latency AI in the cloud and risk missing a threat due to latency? What if you could have BOTH? • • • THE SOLUTION: AN AI DATA CENTER IN EVERY 5G BASE STATION This is the game-changer. By putting NVIDIA GPUs (GH200 Superchip) inside Nokia’s 5G radios ("AI and RAN"), we can create a new marketplace for ultra-low-latency AI. Using our Nokia Network as Code platform, any developer can program the mobile network to react INSTANTLY, accessing on-demand GPU power exactly when and where it's needed. • • • SEE IT LIVE: THE DRONE DEMO This isn't a PowerPoint slide. It’s my live demo on the GTC show floor, showing this "precision-on-demand" loop in action, in a real, live 5G network. We're running a visual threat detection use case. Here’s the flow: 1️⃣ EFFICIENT MODE: The system runs continuous, low-cost detection in the cloud, scanning for threats. 2️⃣ THREAT SUSPECTED: A drone enters the scene. The moment the cloud AI suspects a UAV, an AI agent instantly triggers two Nokia Network as Code API calls ("AI on RAN"). 3️⃣ THE SWITCH (in milliseconds): ► QoD (Quality on Demand): The first API boosts the 5G camera stream's priority and throughput. ► Edge Routing: The second API immediately shifts that high-res feed from the distant cloud to the NVIDIA GPU sitting right here in the 5G radio. 4️⃣ THE RESULT: The powerful Edge AI performs precise, in-network inference. It confirms the threat is a UAV (not a false alarm like a bird) and triggers the alert. Once the threat is gone, the network automatically switches back to its efficient cloud mode. This is the future: ✅ For enterprises: Faster, safer decisions. ✅ For operators: It turns their radio access networks into a monetizable AI platform. And the best part? The entire enteprise demo - from the front-end UI to trigger the back-end Network as Code API calls - was built for me 100% by an AI chatbot. We are using AI to demonstrate the infrastructure that will power the next generation of AI. The AI-native era isn't just coming. It’s here, and we are building it today. Come see it for yourself at the Nokia booth!

It was an honor to join the dinner with Nokia Board of Directors, Nokia Group Leadership Team, and other colleagues yesterday in Silicon Valley. What an inspiring and extraordinary environment to connect with, learn, and share insights about Nokia’s business and the markets we operate in. Thank you Sari Baldauf and Justin Hotard for insightful table discussions. It was time well spent. Looking forward to continuing to contribute to the highest extent on bringing Nokia’s vision, the AI supercycle, and programmable networks into reality.

🇺🇸🌎 Excited to share I’ve just relocated to Nokia’s US Sunnyvale office in Silicon Valley, California, to continue leading ecosystem development and solution integration activities for Network as Code! This move will enable us to make an even greater impact with our Network Monetization Platform BU, particularly in the US and North American market. If you’re on the West Coast, message me and let’s explore potential collaborations together!

Greetings from Lisbon, Portugal! 🇵🇹 We are just starting the final day of the Nokia Core User Group 2025. This year, I've been presenting to our customers how Network as Code can provide an additional layer of security in fraud detection. Proud to present these live demos with Portuguese operators NOS and MEO to concretize the value a multi-operator solution brings to enterprises. Yesterday, Shkumbin Hamiti delivered a keynote titled "Searching for 'API'ness", in which we also provided two live demos: a Google Gemini AI chatbot creating a Python code to run SIM Swap API for MEO and NOS devices, and an audience demo where anyone could try to log in to a bank with stolen credentials on their phones, but were stopped as the Number Verification API checked that none of the audience's phones had a SIM card matching the phone number of the stolen credentials account holder. If you are attending to CUG and haven't seen the demos yet, you still have today to experience them!

Nokia’s T-Mobile Amplify event officially kicked off today in Seattle area in US! 🚀 We are showcasing two live Network as Code demos, and I’m thrilled to present ”Gemini AI, Network as Code & L4S” demo with my co-presenter, Jose M Tapia from T-Mobile. Combining innovations from Nokia Bell Labs, Nokia Mobile Networks (MN), and Nokia Cloud and Network Services (CNS), our demo integrates with T-Mobile’s 5G network to show how developers can use NaC AI chatbot to generate code that activates L4S congestion control. The result? Nvidia GeForce NOW cloud gaming mobile app stays smooth on mobile—no matter how busy the 5G network gets. Exciting day ahead—let’s innovate!

Greetings from Warsaw, Poland! 🇵🇱 Orange partnered with Nokia, and we delivered 'Orange Camara API Hackathon' as part of Orange's hosted event, showcasing Camara APIs and Network as Code during a full-day agenda. I had the honor of presenting a keynote on Network as Code with live demos, and I also served as a jury member in the hackathon. The can-do attitude and energizing atmosphere were clearly evident throughout the event. Selecting the winning teams was especially challenging given the high level of the solutions, as some teams even allowed us to test their live apps directly with own mobile phones by scanning a QR code during the pitches. 💡 Huge congratulations to all the winning teams, and many thanks to Orange Poland colleagues for inviting us to the event!

It’s a wrap at MWC! What a great week behind—it included us holding a live Network as Code hackathon and delivering two live remote driving demos into Nokia and GSMA booths succesfully. Special thanks to Elmo for bringing their remote driving rigs all the way to MWC to make it happen. It was a success! Throughout the week, I met and had many great discussions that sparked new ideas and inspiration—especially with Steve Wozniak and Pedro de la Rosa. Thank you to everyone I met for taking the time, and have safe travels home!

💥 Yesterday at MWC Barcelona Talent Arena, we succesfully concluded our two-day live hackathon, where nearly 100 participants leveraged Nokia's Network as Code APIs. Huge congratulations to the winning team 'On Time'! Check the full live stream on Talent Arena's Youtube from Monday, featuring my interview where I share what made this hackathon so special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=HKqf0wUUfXA&t=3510s Catch a short summary of the winning team here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nokia-for-service-providers_networkapis-5ginnovation-developerecosystem-activity-7303082220297052160-_Jv4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAB6oPq0BpKgFeax5aTGWWU8jDEqUiwHlI6s Looking forward for the last day at MWC! 🚀

It’s time to fully launch Mobile World Congress, Barcelona 2025! 🚀 Here are my three key highlights for this year: 1️⃣ Remote driving We have doubled the impact of our highly praised remote driving experience. This year, you can try the Network as Code-powered Elmo car remote driving experience in two locations: · Nokia’s booth (hall 3): Drive a car in Telefonica’s 5G network in Malaga, Spain. · GSMA’s booth (hall 4): Drive a car in Elisa’s 5G network in Espoo, Finland. In latter case, the Elmo car is an astonishing 3,400 km away (measured via public routes) from Barcelona—yet you’ll be able to take the wheel and experience what it’s like to drive fully remotely over 5G! 2️⃣ Hackathon On Monday and Tuesday, GSMA and Nokia are hosting a live Network as Code hackathon in collaboration with three telecom operators: MasOrange, Telefonica, and Vodafone. 📍 Location: Barcelona Mobile World Capital Talent Arena 👥 Attendees: ~100 talented participants 🎯 My Role: Mentoring and judging the teams More info: https://talentarena.tech 3️⃣ Connect I'll be here all week! If you're in Barcelona for MWC, let’s connect and experience the latest innovations in Network as Code and Network APIs together. Looking forward to meeting you! 🚀

As 5G networks evolve, real-time adaptability is revolutionizing our digital experiences. I'm proud to have led our groundbreaking PoC with Elisa at Nokia Arena, where we leveraged RAN APIs to predict 5G bandwidth in near real time. This enabled our Nokia RXRM application to dynamically adjust video bitrates during a live stream–ensuring efficient bandwidth utilization and zero dropped frames, even under network congestion. This breakthrough not only ensures a seamless viewing experience but also opens up new monetization opportunities for CSPs through enhanced QoS and efficient bandwidth utilization. Check out the attached video for an in-depth look, and read more in Ari Kynaslahti's blog post here: https://www.nokia.com/blog/nokia-and-elisa-optimize-video-streaming-in-crowded-venues-with-network-exposure/

Recently, our Nokia Tampere site hosted this year's first event—AI Technology Day—at Nokia Arena for all our employees. I had the honor of hosting the interactive event and presenting a live demonstration of how we utilize AI in our Nokia Network as Code platform. Thanks to everyone who joined to the event. Special thanks to Perttu Pölönen for presenting the opening keynote 'AI and the Era of Discovery', and to our event presenters and AI experts Juha Sipilä, Rustam Pirmagomedov, and Igor Huhtonen, PMP, for sharing concrete examples of how everyone at Nokia can integrate AI into their everyday work! 🚀

In my latest Nokia.com blog post, I dive into the highlights of Unbreakable Connectivity hackathon event—from the innovative solutions built in just a few days to the game-changing mentorship provided by industry experts. Discover how these new ideas are pushing the boundaries of connectivity and helping shape the future of our industry. Read the full story: https://www.nokia.com/blog/unbreakable-connectivity-hackathon-a-personal-reflection-on-a-groundbreaking-event/ Stay tuned for more insights into how this hackathon is driving the next wave of connectivity solutions! 🚀 #NetworkAsCode #NetworkAPI #TelcoAPI #Innovation

Unbreakable Connectivity Hackathon - taking the ideas even further. Last week we wrapped up an incredible hackathon at Nokia Headquarters in Espoo, Finland. Together, we and Telia invited 12 talented hackathon teams to take the Nokia Network as Code platform out of the lab and into real-world applications. Over an intense 48 hours, spanning three days, these teams poured their creativity and energy into building, testing, and pitching solutions with the platform. We had two dozen Telia 5G SIM cards in action, connected to phones, RC cars, and even drones—it was a playground for innovation. The event was supported by a dedicated team of mentors—9 in total, with 4 from Nokia and 5 from Telia—providing over 100 hours of mentorship during the event days. Personally, I was thrilled to spend over 15 hours working with the teams, helping them refine their ideas and bring them to life with real tests and compelling pitches. It was a first-of-its-kind opportunity for these teams to work hands-on with the Network as Code platform, and they exceeded expectations brilliantly. A big shoutout to Ultrahack as well—having seen the results of previous collaborations, I knew we needed them to be part of this journey. And they delivered, helping us make this hackathon an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. After all the hard work, the winning team along four runner-up teams were selected by a joint Telia-Nokia jury. These teams showcased groundbreaking innovations, from MOD5G's Modbus protocol over 5G and Marinify's AI-driven worker safety to 5G ACR's teleoperated cranes, Unishopper's secure mobile self-checkout, and NetFly's reliable drone management platform. The level of innovation and quality of the solutions made it us tough to choose, but that’s exactly what you hope for from an event like this. Thank you to everyone who made this hackathon possible—from the participants to the mentors, and the partners who shared in our vision. It’s been amazing to see how far we can push the boundaries when we let great minds explore the power of Network as Code. To the participants: your creativity and dedication continue to inspire. Here’s to taking these ideas even further! Mentors Star Team: Nokia: Aleksi Puranen, Sami Lahtinen, Pavel Garmuyev, me Telia: Markus Heikkilä, Juho Saari, Miro Saarenmaa, Arttu Rantala, Lepola Marko

Bonjour Paris! Today I'm excited to join apidays Paris, where I'll be hosting a workshop on Network APIs. I'll be discussing the problems Nokia is solving, the benefits for developers and innovative use cases built utilising Network APIs. My co-presenter Alexandru Iulian Cîinaru will also share insights on how we are collaborating with Orange on Network APIs and Network as Code. If you are attending Apidays Paris, don't miss our workshop starting at 12:00 PM in the Partners Village area! Check the whole event agenda here: https://www.apidays.global/paris/

At Slush, Nokia’s Lauri Alho joined Google Cloud and Nokia leaders to discuss how Gen AI is transforming 5G operations. Watch Lauri’s top three takeaways, including: 1) How AI will supercharge developer efficiency 2) Real-world applications showcasing Gemini AI 3) Why Google Cloud and Vertex AI are the perfect platforms for scalable, reliable solutions

📣 Exciting news! Nokia and Elisa conducted successful PoC on monetizing 5G-Advanced L4S feature with Network as Code at Nokia Arena! By controlling L4S use in 5G networks with Nokia Network as Code platform, Communication Service Providers (CSPs) can unlock new revenue streams by delivering low-latency, high-reliability services for demanding applications. Read more about this milestone and its implications in my latest blog:

What a Slush week! It was exciting to join Slush among the other 13k attendees this year and experience the one-of-a-kind atmosphere. AI was a hot topic throughout the event from founders' ideas to stage presentations. Special thanks to Google for the invitation and to Topi Manu from Google for hosting the Fireside Chat with Nokia, where Juha Sipilä and I shared our views on AI and its use cases in the telco domain. 💥

Join us at Slush for an exciting fireside chat! What does the future of 5G look like with GenAI? Find out this Wednesday, November 20 at 12:15 in the Google booth at Slush, where Topi Manu, AI GTM Lead, Nordics at Google Cloud, will host Nokia experts Lauri Alho, Head of Ecosystem Development, and Juha Sipilä, OTQ Director. Together, they’ll explore how GenAI is transforming 5G operations and discuss real-world applications of AI in network management and innovation. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 12:15 at the Google booth at Sush. Learn more: https://nokia.ly/3ZdPt9b

Watch back Lauri Alho's keynote from the Google Cloud Summit Nordics in Stockholm, where he delivered a keynote and explored further opportunities for collaboration between Nokia and Google Cloud. In his session Lauri demonstrated the integration of Gemini chatbot to Nokia's Network as Code developer Portal and showed the possible capabilities that it brings to the platform. Know more: https://nokia.ly/40wN2zN

Hej från Stockholm! I’m excited to be at the Google Cloud Summit Nordics tomorrow, where I'll be giving a keynote on a special topic. 🚀 If you're attending in person, feel free to join the session to hear it first and stop by for a chat—I'll be there all day! Check out tomorrow's full agenda here: https://cloudonair.withgoogle.com/events/summit-innovators-hive-nordics-2024 #GoogleCloudSummit Nokia

Providing live demos in front of customers is a tangible way to demonstrate the added value of solutions. Check out the video below from this year's Nokia Core User Group, where we enabled customers to experience non-stop remotely driven rides using Elmo's teledriving solution, powered by Nokia's Network as Code in Elisa 5G network. Special thanks to Jean Lawrence and Kal De for joining the test ride in the video!

On the final day of Nokia Core User Group 2024, we surprised our valued customers with a live demonstration of Nokia Network as Code by teledriving an Elmo car over the Elisa 5G network! 🚀 Our customers had the opportunity to hop in for remotely driven car ride by the licensed Elmo's teledriver, and the immense interest was sensed as we gave rides non-stop. 💥 The customers also observed how the Network as Code Quality on Demand capability enabled the teledriver to dynamically improve video quality, ensuring safe driving through congested 5G network areas. Thank you, Elmo and Elisa, for collaborating and making this demo a reality at CUG! Check out the recently published video of Elmo using the Network as Code QoD here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7205966280875532288/

Yearly Nokia Core User Group 2024 has officially started today in Espoo, Finland, with a full house and presentations and talks from Raghav Sahgal, Kal De, and Fran Heeran. This year, for Network as Code, I’m excited to present for the first time ever live demonstrations targeted for multi-operator use cases by having two phones connected to Elisa’s and Telia’s 5G networks, both utilising Network as Code capabilities. Visit at the Network as Code demo booth to experience the power of Network as Code as global aggregator platform! 💥

📣 Nokia Network as Code enhances connectivity for road-legal remotely driven Elmo cars 📣 In this latest real-life Network as Code demonstration, we connected Elmo's remotely driven car to Elisa's 5G network in Espoo, Finland, and remotely operated it over a congested 5G network from Tallinn, Estonia. 🌍 Check out the video below to learn more about how Network as Code and its Quality on Demand capability can improve the operability of remotely driven vehicles. ⬇️

It was great to provide a keynote and demonstrations about how to monetize programmable networks with Nokia Network as Code in yesterday's Telia MWC24 Revisited event in our Nokia HQs. Thank you Telia for joining to the event and having a fruitful discussions and conversations around 5G monetization, it was a success! 🚀

Tämän päivän Kauppalehti-mediasta voi lukea artikkelin siitä, miten Nokia hyödyntää Nokia Arenaa tutkimuslaboratorionaan ja kuinka 5G avaa uusia mahdollisuuksia tapahtumaelämyksiin. Käy lukemassa artikkeli täältä: https://www.kauppalehti.fi/kumppanisisallot/nokia/nokia-arena-nayttaa-tieta-tulevaisuuden-tapahtumakokemuksiin/ ➡️

Nokia Bell Labs, one of the most prestigious research facilities and the inventor of transistors, lasers, C-based programming languages, and holder of multiple Nobel prizes among other innovations crucial to our life, has honored me with the lifetime and widely recognized technical recognition and title “Distinguished Member of Technical Staff” (DMTS). DMTS at Bell Labs has a long history, tracing its roots back to the time when the internet and mobile phones were not yet widespread, and news of this nature was primarily spread by word to mouth. While my public work can only showcase the tip of the iceberg of my career, it has encompassed a broad range of personal technical R&D contributions that have clearly influenced business, senior management, and customer outcomes and directions. Often, these contributions cannot be openly discussed due to the nature of the topics. Therefore, I feel the DMTS designation acts as a representation for these contributions in the public domain. Today, being recognized with the Nokia DMTS award feels incredibly rewarding and represents a significant milestone in my career. While I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the new DMTS award recipients, I think it’s now time to celebrate this remarkable achievement and wait for the physical plaque to arrive!

HANNOVER MESSE has been taking place all this week in Germany, where Nokia showcases many practical solutions for enterprises. I’m presenting live Network as Code solutions here; feel free to stop by today and tomorrow at Hall 15 booth F40 to discuss and see more!

Delighted to share the latest demonstration at Nokia Arena: We showed how Nokia’s Network as Code “Device Location” capability enhances the Immersal Visual Positioning System in Elisa’s 5G network. Last Fall, Nokia and Immersal created an AR mobile app for visitors to the Nokia Radio World event. Now, Immersal has integrated NaC’s Device Location capability into the app to demonstrate how it can enable better device positioning experience. As a result, we demonstrate how NaC’s Device Location capability can address the challenges of positioning devices in large spaces, such as the 50,000 m2 Nokia Arena, which is seven times the area of a standard football field. As always, it’s very rewarding to lead and introduce new capabilities and use cases for demonstration. Special thanks to Immersal and Elisa for collaborating already over the past two years at Nokia Arena! 💥 Additional info: #NokiaRadioWorld AR app demonstration: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7105164330811240448/ Immersal-Nokia Press Release (2023): https://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2023/immersal-visual-positioning-system-creates-ar-experiences-on-top-of-nokia-5g-network-at-nokia-arena

I’m thrilled to announce that we have successfully demonstrated Nokia's Network as Code “Quality of Service on Demand” (QoD) capability, in collaboration with Elisa and Kepit Systems Oy, at Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland. 💥 In this demo, we showcased how Network as Code integrates into Elisa’s 5G network and dynamically enhances live video production over 5G network. Check out the attached video to see it in action. I’d like to extend my thanks to all Nokia, Elisa and Kepit Systems colleagues who collaborated to make this Nokia Network as Code QoD demo (the first in the Nordics) a reality at Nokia Arena. 🚀

Day3 at #MWC24 was a whirlwind of innovation! Our Network as Code solution stole the show with engaging demos and productive discussions, and we fueled the fire of future tech leaders at the pioneering GSMA Open Gateway Hackathon, all thanks to our robust developer portal. Learn more: https://nokia.ly/49y4Zzs #NetworkasCode #NetworkAPI #5GMonetization

Nokia reveives Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI) award from Nokia Bell Labs invented L4S solution at #MWC24, Barcelona! Talking about L4S, we announced just a moment ago the succesful trial of L4S in 5G networks at Nokia Arena, first in the Nordics, together with Elisa, Kepit Systems Oy, and Immersal. Read an article about the succesful L4S trial from RCR Wireless News here: https://www.rcrwireless.com/20240221/5g/elisa-nokia-showcase-5g-advanced-l4s-technology-finland

Nokia has arrived to Mobile World Congress 2024, Barcelona! Come to visit me at Nokia’s public area where we are live demonstrating Network as Code and telling more about NaC maritime use case from port of Antwerp we did together with Liberty Global, Telenet, imec, and SEAFAR. We have prepared dozens of the best of the best new demos for event visitors to experience - exciting four days ahead together with hundreds of Nokia colleagues! 💥 #MWC24

📣 Very excited to share the latest Nokia Arena news: Nokia and Elisa, first in the Nordics, successfully demonstrated a 5G-Advanced L4S (Low Latency, Low Loss, Scalable Throughput) feature in this unique multi-sport venue. More precisely, we demonstrated together with Kepit Systems Oy and Immersal how the 3GPP adopted L4S feature can greatly enhance the end-user and service provider experience of the real-time metaverse applications in congested 5G radio networks. When reflecting on this trial, it feels very rewarding to lead these activities – from initially pitching the trial idea to stakeholders and finding a common target, to overseeing and project managing the trial including the coordination of the ecosystem partners, and now sharing the success story through this press release. I’d like to extend my special thanks to dozens of colleagues from the above-mentioned companies who contributed to this L4S trial. It feels great to collaborate with talents who transforms visionary ideas into tangible reality as a team! 🚀 PS: Nokia’s Network as Code solution, which enables applications to dynamically program the network to optimize the performance and user experience, could offer L4S technology to drive new business value for mobile operators. How cool it would be to unleash the L4S capability for software developers! 👨‍💻 Link to Press Release: https://elisa.com/corporate/news-room/press-releases/31899461721279/ - suomeksi: https://elisa.fi/yhtiotieto/uutishuone/tiedotteet/17065175412140/ Ari Kynaslahti, Kalle Lehtinen, Jussi Uljas, Matias Koski(何鸿宇)

The Power of Ecosystems. As we approach the end of this year, I think it’s an excellent time to reflect on our collective achievements within the Nokia Arena ecosystem. Here are some highlights of the year 2023 achievements: 1. February: Nokia unveils a new look. As a result, Nokia Arena receives its logo refresh (post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7042386261294166016). The video “Playground of possibilities: Nokia Arena’s 5G innovation platform” also receives a brand update and has gathered a great number of views by year-end (video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3thLWpAbIg&feature=youtu.be). 2. March: Elisa and Nokia deploy 5G core-as-a-service to bring operative efficiencies in network service production in Nokia Arena (video: https://youtu.be/koYRzKjRc_E). 3. April: World-class concert experience in Finland – remote audience takes part in Andrea Bocelli concert at Nokia Arena through 5G network and VR. (Press Release: https://elisa.com/corporate/news-room/press-releases/54130846907135/. 4. May: Immersal Visual Positioning System (VPS) creates AR experiences on top of Nokia 5G network at Nokia Arena. (Press Release: https://hexagon.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/2023/immersal-visual-positioning-system-creates-ar-experiences-on-top-of-nokia-5g-network-at-nokia-arena). 5. June: Innovative Robot Showcases Real-Time Video and Data from a Tram at Tampere Smart City Expo & Conference (news item: https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2023/06/09/innovative-robot-showcases-real-time-video-and-data-tram-tampere-smart). 6. September: Immersive Arena Experience for event visitors at Nokia Radio World (video: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/laurialho_nokiaradioworld-activity-7105164330811240448-Eli3). 7. October: Two new videos are published: “Nokia Programmable Networks enabling Nokia Arena VR concert experience” and “Impact of 5G Millimeter Wave Technology on Cutting-Edge Display Robots and Immersive VR Experiences” (https://youtu.be/ydR-0oTZr20, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgpWOAy4bbw&feature=youtu.be). Nokia also hosts Women in Tech Breakfast Date at Nokia Arena (post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyTP5P7oQx8/?img_index=4). As we can see, a lot of activities and innovations have marked this year within the ecosystem, showcasing many cutting-edge developments at the 2-year-old Nokia Arena. You can find some of the related videos over the past two years within this video collage. I want to express my gratitude for all of you who have contributed to this ecosystem over the last two years. Let’s continue our excellent collaboration in the coming year! Wakeone, Valve, Kepit Systems Oy, Akun Tehdas - Oy Aku's Factory Ltd, Tampereen kaupunki - City of Tampere, Business Tampere, Futurice, CGI, Qualcomm, Tamhockey Oy / Tappara, Tampereen Ilves | Ilves Hockey, JTA Connection, Wapice Ltd, Autonomous Units ApS, Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Škoda Group

Fresh from the press! Delighted to announce Telia's partnership with Nokia in Finland, a collaboration set to accelerate developer innovation through Nokia's Network as Code platform. Discover more about this partnership here: ⬇️ #5G #NetworkasCode #TelecomAPI

It's Nokia Greece Amplify 2023! Yesterday, we hosted an event for Greek CSPs, enterprises, and a few other stakeholders to showcase the latest Nokia products and services in Athens, Greece. A particularly memorable moment for me was demonstrating Network as Code with the Finnish Ambassador to Greece, Jari Gustafsson, and his wife, writer and journalist, Anna Gustafsson. Special thanks to all the participants who joined the vivid and successful event! 🚀

Yesterday we held the Nokia Innovation Day at Swisscom close to Bern, Switzerland. I had the opportunity to provide a presentation about 'Network as Code' and separate in-depth demonstrations to the event participants. Once again, I was very happy to receive very positive feedback from the presentation! Thank you all for joining to the event; it was a success! 🇨🇭💥

o2 Germany is hosting Telefonica Vendor & Innovation fair in Munich, Germany, this week. I am thrilled to be participating in the event and demonstrating our Network as Code capabilities. Our very own Azfar Aslam will discuss 'Vision 2030 and Journey Ahead', while Nabil Lahyani will delve into how to maximize ROI through accelerated AI adoption. Check out the short video to see Nokia's presence at the event!

Yesterday, Nokia hosted a Women in Tech Finland networking breakfast event at Nokia Arena. I had the honor of being a keynote speaker, where I revealed more about Nokia's latest solutions and ecosystem collaboration at the Arena. Prior to that, I shared insights about my role and our activities during a livestream. Thank you all for participating in the event and livestream on Nokia Finland's Instagram. The feedback on the keynote was overwhelmingly positive, with participants observing concrete developments at the Arena!

For some time now, Nokia has been showcasing Nokia Arena VR Live Experience at various events, from ice hockey games to fairs and concert nights. Watch this video to see it in action. Special thanks to Elisa and Kepit Systems Oy for their collaboration in bringing this experience to life at the Nokia Arena! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydR-0oTZr20 #VR #5G #5GmmWave #smartvenues #stadium

📣 Nokia Launches Network as Code Platform 📣 We are launching our Network as Code platform to accelerate network programmability and monetization, commercially available starting in December 2023! Over the past year, I have met various customers and partners and participated in multiple discussions where I have shared my knowledge and message about Network as Code. The most memorable moments so far have been at our Nokia Core User Group events held during 2022 and 2023, during which I also gave a presentation on the big screen for the audience (see the picture below). The hard work of everyone can be seen in the form of this press release, and we are proud to make this announcement!💥 You can get more information about the launch from the linked press release here: https://www.nokia.com/newsroom/nokia-launches-network-as-code-platform-to-accelerate-network-programmability-and-monetization/ #NetworkasCode #NetworkAPI #TelecomAPI #5G #ProgrammableNetworks

🚀 Nokia is participating at DTW23 - Ignite event at Copenhagen, Denmark this week. Along with other catalyst projects and presentations, we are demonstrating how standardized APIs can be utilized to create new business in metaverse shopping, entertainment and location based services. Special thanks to Ericsson colleagues Mohamed ElGamal and Hariprasad Kundhu, NTT DATA colleagues Cauê Dias, Marina Bedeschi, Marcelo Salvo and Andre Muritiba, and Nokia colleagues Bill Stanley and Tanja de Groot, among many other, for making this reality. Come to visit us at Moonshot Catalysts area and experience metaverse business through standardized APIs! 🚀

It’s a wrap! We had a great atmosphere at #NokiaRadioWorld with inspiring keynotes, demos, and engaging discussions with our customers and partners. Nokia Arena was the perfect setting for this event. We shared our vision of the game-changing technologies of the future, learnings from #5G and the evolution path to #6G as well as deep dives into our innovative technology products and solutions. We heard the perspectives of many valued customers who use our products and services to enhance the performance, capacity and energy efficiency of their networks. We also discussed the importance of collaboration and heard views from our industry partners. Big thanks to all those who were able to join us in Tampere. It is clear that 5G #monetization is a key question for mobile operators, and the enterprise use cases will play a big role in unlocking new business and revenue opportunities. Let’s continue our close cooperation and important discussions on how to capture more value with 5G.

Our 3-day Nokia Radio World is currently taking place at Nokia Arena, Tampere, Finland this year. Alongside many other fascinating keynotes and demos, the customers have been able to experience through their phones the brand new augmented reality experience, which is created together with Immersal. Watch the below video to get a glimpse of the experience! 💥 #NokiaRadioWorld

The second day underway at Nokia Core User Group 2023 in Espoo, Finland! 🔥 I'm demonstrating to our customers what Network as Code is all about and how opening up the 5G network can enable new business opportunities. 💡 Experience a "Taste of Midsummer" by watching the video below. #5GCore

Last Tuesday and Wednesday, Nokia collaborated with multiple partners to present two captivating showcases to visitors at Tampere Smart City Expo & Conference, held at Nokia Arena. Check the below video where I tell what we did together. 🌟 Thanks to Tampereen kaupunki - City of Tampere, Business Tampere, Kepit Systems Oy, JTA Connection, Autonomous Units ApS, and Škoda Group for combining their expertise to contribute to the development of the robot showcase and its presentation at the expo & conference. My gratitude also goes to the professionals at Valve / Wakeone for their contribution in creating the VR experience. For more information about the robot showcase in English, visit: https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2023/06/09/innovative-robot-showcases-real-time-video-and-data-tram-tampere-smart. For Finnish, visit: https://www.tampere.fi/ajankohtaista/2023/06/09/tampere-smart-city-expo-conferencessa-kierteli-uudenlaisella #tscec #beyondtheabstract

Last Friday, I had the honor of presenting our latest Nokia Arena showcases and insights to our President and CEO, Pekka Lundmark, during his visit to Nokia's Tampere office. Thank you Pekka for fruitful discussions and valuable feedback. Notes were taken down throughout the day.

📣 Exciting news! Immersal Visual Positioning System (VPS) creates AR experiences on top of Nokia 5G network at Nokia Arena. As mentioned in the press release, Nokia Arena is a pioneer in music, sports and business events, and also a Finnish landmark. The way digital and physical experiences are delivered will be transformed with the help of 5G technologies in the future. VPS and AR are technologies which can benefit from 5G capabilities. To learn more about our collaboration, please read the full press release here: https://immersal.com/nokia-arena-press-release For Finnish speakers: Lue koko tiedote täältä: https://immersal.com/nokia-arena-tiedote #5G #Nokia #AR #VPS

🌲 A Blast from the Past: The Legacy of My Great-Grandfather at Nokia 🐴 As I soon celebrate my 4-year anniversary at Nokia, I wanted to share a fascinating story about my great-grandfather, Toivo, who worked for Nokia's forestry division in the late 1940s and 1950s in Finland. His dedication and hard work contributed to the success of the Tampere region factory, which is not only close to Pihlajavesi, a town where Toivo lived and worked but also near the birthplace of Nokia itself. His story continues to inspire us all. Toivo began his days early, heading into the forests surrounding his Riihimäki farm with his trusted horse and sleigh. In addition to being a farmer, he worked as a teamster ("ajomies") for Nokia, picking and transporting logs from Nokia-owned forests to the locations where trucks would be loaded with the wood for transport. Toivo was one of a few workers in his region who had the opportunity to work as a teamster for Nokia at that time. Despite facing significant challenges earlier in his life, Toivo remained resilient and hardworking. He experienced a life-changing injury during his service in the war, where he operated as a light machine gunner/loader. He lost two fingers to a grenade fragment and was close to death when his hand became infected in the unsanitary frontline conditions. Fortunately, he received medical care at Hatanpää Hospital in Tampereen kaupunki - City of Tampere, which marked the beginning of his recovery. Toivo's tenacity and work ethic, along with the efforts of countless other men and women, helped build Finland into the thriving welfare state it is today. In the attached photo, you can see Toivo during his younger years. It's amazing to think about the challenges he overcame and the legacy he left behind. Now, 70 years after Toivo's work journey began at Nokia, I find myself working at the same company, closing the circle and continuing the family legacy. It is a testament to the unyielding spirit and the strong values that have built and sustained Nokia throughout the years. As I continue my journey at Nokia, I feel honored to follow in Toivo's footsteps and be part of a company that values hard work and determination. Let's carry on this legacy and strive for excellence in everything we do! 💪🏼 Do you have any inspiring family stories that connect you to your workplace? Share them in the comments!👇🏼 #teamnokia

Yesterday was a memorable day when a small group of people experienced Andrea Bocelli's concert at Nokia Arena as a world-class virtual concert through 5G and VR technology in Elisa Showroom in Helsinki. Grateful for the incredible work of my Nokia colleagues and Elisa, Kepit Systems Oy, and Wakeone professionals who collaborated to make this real. I feel that this groundbreaking virtual concert experience demonstrates that the only limit for immersive event experiences is our imagination. 🚀 Read the press release here: https://elisa.com/corporate/news-room/press-releases/world-class-concert-experience-in-finland-%E2%80%93-remote-audience-takes-part-in-andrea-bocelli-concert-at-nokia-arena-through-5g-network-and-vr/54130846907135/

Nokia has an updated strategy, a reenergized brand, a new look. Here’s how we’ve applied the power of n to the Nokia Arena. #ThePowerOfn #NewNokia

During 6th to 9th of February, the LEAPandInnovate event is taking place in Saudi Arabia. Today, I demonstrated at the Nokia booth to Pekka Lundmark and many others what Network as Code has to offer. Exciting two days still to come at LEAP. Come and visit the Nokia booth to see and experience the latest technology! 🔥

As the year comes to a close, I think it's a good time to take a moment and reflect on the events that took place at Nokia Arena this year from my perspective. There were three major events that stood out to me: 1. In June, we demonstrated the Nokia Arena VR live demo utilizing the 5G mmW network at the Tampere Smart City Week. 2. Also in June, we achieved record-breaking 2 Gbps uplink speeds using 5G mmW at the Arena. 3. In September-October, we were involved in organizing the first ever XR + 5G mmW hackathon at the Arena. One key takeaway from these events is the importance of collaboration. This year has shown that partnering with other companies can often help us achieve outcomes that go beyond what a single company is capable of on its own. Looking ahead to 2023 and beyond, I see the Nokia Arena as a place of endless possibilities. Check out these videos to hear what others have envisioned for the future of the Arena! As we approach the end of the year, I would like to thank all of the individuals from below companies who were interviewed for these videos and all who have been working with me during this year. Wishing everyone a happy and successful new year! 💥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTruj61zut8&feature=youtu.be https://youtu.be/qeLgd8p37YY Nokia Nokia Arena Elisa Tampereen kaupunki - City of Tampere Valve Futurice Akun Tehdas - Oy Aku's Factory Ltd

📣✨Today, we kicked off our second Partner Ecosystem Summit with interesting discussions around the importance of a strong network of partners, enjoyed a think-tank exercise, and learned about how #AI unlocks true intelligence at the #Edge #NokiaPartners #OpenToCollaborate

Interested to work at Nokia? Stay tuned on December 1st to hear from me and my colleague Ville Juutilainen what we have done at Nokia Arena this year! 🔥

On the heels of a successful #NokiaCore User Group, we are excited to welcome industry analysts to our Executive Experience Center in Espoo, showcasing the Core Networks 'Vision 2025' strategy”. #NokiaIAR

Today was the last day of Nokia Core User Group 2022 at Espoo HQ's. Experienced a lot of interesting presentations, demos, and discussions with customers all around the world. Thank you to all the customers who joined the event and #teamnokia for making it happen! 🌍 I had a change to give a presentation on a big screen. It was great to hear that it provoked thoughts and inspired the audience as well! 🙏 #NokiaCore #NetworkAsCode

Excited to be at Nokia Core User Group where I will also be giving Network as Code presentation for our customers later on! 🔥 Visit at the Network as Code demo stand to experience Nokia Arena VR demo during this week too. 👓 #NokiaCore #NetworkAsCode #VR

It's a wrap! 👏 Today was the last day of XR + 5G mmW Hackathon held at Nokia Arena. Saw many new concepts utilizing #XR and #5G mmW, and also combining Tampereen kaupunki - City of Tampere open data. Thank you for all the participants and congratulations to the winning teams! 🔥 Happy to work together with Nokia, Qualcomm, Ultrahack, Elisa, Business Tampere, and CGI in this great initiative. 🤝 #XRmmWHackathon

Happy to see over 100+ Nokia's customers face-to-face at #NokiaRadioWorld where they are also able to experience the Nokia Arena VR demo! It has already been interesting to discuss with many customers and especially hear views about #metaverse by Meta today. Looking forward for the next two days here at Oulu too!

Exceptional results require exceptional people to collaborate across multiple different fields - I have been surrounded by these kinds of talents throughout my three-year career at Nokia. 💎 Feeling humbled and grateful for being able to be part of Nokia's journey today and tomorrow. 💥

Grade: 💯/💯 The story of Nokia Arena as the home of cutting edge technologies and solutions continue - Now we made 2.1 Gbit/s uplink World Record with Arena's Nokia 5G mmWave network! 🥇 The same mmWaves are our backbone for multimedia showcases at Nokia Arena. 🔗 2.1 Gbits equal 2 100 000 000 bits. Just think for a _second_ how many bits needs to be transferred all through air in the right order and fully wirelessly. Every. Single. Second. Can your fiber connection even catch these uplink speeds? 🚀 World Record proudly owned by Nokia, Elisa, and Qualcomm.

We’re bringing 5G mmWave multimedia use cases to Tampere together with Nokia and Elisa. Thrilled to be participating in Tampere Smart City Week 2022 14th & 15th on June where you will be able to experience multimedia use cases driven by Nokia 5G mmWave technology and our Pekka Sundstrom will be talking about Nokia Arena as a platform!

What a start of the week! Yesterday I was presenting to Tommi Uitto and Petri Ahokas what plans there are for Nokia Arena during this year. I see innovation plays an important role at Nokia, and Nokia Arena as Europe's leading multifunctional sport, business and entertainment venue has all the capabilities to be a home for that innovation.

🚀 Exactly three years ago, I arrived to Nokia’s Tampere office lobby, being ready to start my new journey there. Timo Vesterinen had headhunted me a moment ago and that day he started introducing me to the Nokia and its community. What a three years it has already been at Nokia! Getting hundreds of new colleagues, working in super exciting projects with talented people. Innovating and making almost impossible things to possible. Not to forget to provide help whenever needed and giving thanks to the people who have helped me. 🙏🏻 Last addition to Nokia crew was Ville Juutilainen who started just a moment ago in Nokia Arena Innovation Project. Time really flies and I am starting to question how long I can say that I started just a moment ago at Nokia. Maybe not yet, but happy to have you Ville on board! 👏🏻

What does "being open" mean to me? Read it from the picture. 👇 Yesterday my colleague Juhani Kanerva noticed me by emphasizing openness in my daily work. This felt heart warming - doesn't it always motivate to do the work when somebody gives this kind of thanks! Want to be part of #TeamNokia and work with empowering and inspiring people? Check out our job possibilities across the globe here: https://bit.ly/3Bi3DI6