Nokia is back

The World

A Nokia mobile phone was once the must-have gadget of choice. But, with the advent of smartphones, the Finnish communications giant became a case-study in how a market leading brand can suddenly crash and burn if it fails to keep up with technological innovation. Today, however, Nokia is back as a global leader in radio and mobile communication technology. Deutsche Welle, DW’s, Lars Bevanger reports that the Finnish company has pivoted toward defense.

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