Nokia Launches AI Networking Lab for Partner Co-Innovation
Nokia Oyj has launched a new laboratory dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) networking. The facility aims to accelerate co-innovation with partners and drive the next era of AI-native data center networking.

Finnish telecommunications giant Nokia Oyj has established a new laboratory focused on artificial intelligence (AI) networking. This initiative is designed to speed up collaborative development with industry partners and advance the next generation of AI-native data center networks.
The lab will serve as a platform for testing and developing novel solutions that leverage AI to optimize network infrastructure. Through this investment, Nokia aims to maintain its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving technological landscape where AI's significance is continuously growing.
The announcement, made on May 21, 2026, highlights Nokia's strategy to remain a key player in the AI era. The company has also recently disclosed other significant corporate developments, including the appointment of Emma Falck as President of Mobile Infrastructure and a member of the Group Leadership Team, and the sale of its Fixed Wireless Access business.
Nokia continues its commitment to investing in network technologies to enhance global connectivity and provide customers with high-performance, secure networks for future demands.