In this episode of TechSurge, host Sriram Viswanathan sits down with Nishant Batra, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer at Nokia, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of telecom and wireless technology. Nishant shares insights into the seismic shifts transforming network infrastructure—from core networks to edge computing—and discusses how Nokia leverages artificial intelligence to optimize performance and drive innovation.
The conversation also highlights Nokia's unique innovation framework, spanning its corporate venture investments, internal incubator, and expansion of the legendary Bell Labs. Today Nokia leverages Bell Labs’ groundbreaking research into emerging technology for internal innovation and new venture spinouts in collaboration with venture capital firms, including recently announced inaugural spinout startup, Astranu.
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Discover the groundbreaking Nokia-Celesta spinout advancing healthcare imaging technology - Astranu
Learn about the legendary innovation powerhouse - Nokia Bell Labs
- (00:00) - The Genesis of Nokia and Bell Labs
- (01:02) - Introduction to Tech Surge Deep Tech Podcast
- (02:43) - Nokia's Storied History and Evolution
- (03:48) - Nokia's Technological Innovations and Market Presence
- (09:12) - The Impact of the iPhone and Mobile Data Tsunami
- (14:52) - Understanding Open RAN, Cloud RAN, and AI RAN
- (21:28) - Fragmentation and Integration in Telecom Networks
- (25:09) - Market Share Analysis of Telecom Giants
- (25:46) - Nokia Bell Labs: A Legacy of Innovation
- (27:56) - Bell Labs' Global Impact and Future Plans
- (30:33) - Commercializing Bell Labs Innovations
- (37:03) - Nokia's Venture and Incubation Strategies
- (44:44) - Exciting Technologies and Leadership Insights
- (47:11) - Conclusion
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