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Highlights * The R&D expansion underscores Nokia’s commitment to India’s growth. * The new R&D facility will help foster new technology innovations that further strengthen Nokia’s fixed networks portfolio across fiber, Wi-Fi and fixed wireless technologies. * The Government of Tamil Nadu’s support on the policy and infrastructure front was key to facilitating the expansion of the R&D facility. Nokia today announced the expansion of its Fixed Networks R&D facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With the support of Tamil Nadu government, the new R&D lab will be one of the largest globally for Nokia and the largest for its Fixed Networks business. This expansion underpins Nokia’s commitment to developing cutting-edge technologies that help connect the unconnected and reduce the digital divide. As a key hub for Fixed Networks, this investment will further strengthen Nokia’s technology innovations in 10G, 25G, 50G and 100G PON, Fixed Wireless Access, Wi-Fi and MDU solutions, as well as access network and home controllers. The Government of Tamil Nadu has been key to facilitating this expansion and will provide Nokia with essential infrastructure, regulatory and policy support in line with current policies. This collaboration reinforces Chennai’s strategic importance in Nokia’s global operations and underscores the region's increasing prominence as a center for technological innovation. Nokia expands its R&D Footprint in India with Fixed Networks’ largest lab in Chennai, Tamil Nadu To formalize the expansion of the Nokia R&D lab in Chennai, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was recently exchanged between Guidance Tamil Nadu and Nokia in the presence of Thiru. M. K. Stalin, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and Dr. T. R. B Rajaa, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu in San Francisco, California, USA Dr. TRB Rajaa, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Government of Tamil Nadu, said: “Today, Tamil Nadu has evolved into a global destination of choice for R&D and technology services. Nokia has been a long-standing partner in Tamil Nadu’s growth story, and it is a matter of pride for us that the new facility, the largest fixed network lab within Nokia and probably the whole world, will be in Chennai. This is a result of path-breaking initiatives of the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru. MK Stalin, like Naan Mudhalvan and the Tamil Nadu R&D Policy 2022, which have also led to unprecedented investments. It is our endeavour to sustain this momentum and generate high-value employment opportunities for our youth.” Vimalkumar Kothandaraman, Head of Fixed Networks for Asia Pacific at Nokia, said: “Our R&D footprint in Chennai is critical to our Fixed Networks strategy. This investment highlights our dedication to India and global technology advancements and allows us to further leverage the abundant talent pool in the region. This MoU solidifies our collaboration with the Tamil Nadu government to jointly drive telecom industry innovations, expanding our world-class R&D hub in Chennai.” Faqs What has been the support from the Tamil Nadu government for Nokia to expand their R& D footprint in India ? The Tamil Nadu government has played an important role in this expansion by providing essential infrastructure, regulatory, and policy support. Chennai’s is growing significantly as a technological hub and its strategic importance in Nokia’s global operations. Has a formal agreement been signed between Tamil Nadu & Nokia ? A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to formalize the expansion, with the agreement exchanged between Guidance Tamil Nadu and Nokia. What are the key highlights which are focused on by Nokia ? Nokia will work on 10G, 25G, 50G, and 100G PON technologies, Fixed Wireless Access, Wi-Fi, and MDU solutions, as well as access networks and home controllers. This investment will increase Nokia’s technological innovations and capabilities in these areas. Also Read: Nokia G42 5G With 6.56-inch HD+ 90Hz Display, Snapdragon 480+ SoC & 50-Megapixel Camera Launched: Price, Specifications Also Read: New Nokia Updates: Nokia G42 5G, Nokia G310 5G specifications leaked via Bluetooth SIG listing

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