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Nokia and Nvidia Form Strategic Partnership, Nvidia Invests $1 Billion in Nokia

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Nokia, a Finnish telecoms group, has announced a significant partnership with Nvidia, the American chipmaker, which includes a $1 billion equity investment. The deal will see Nvidia purchase more than 166 million new Nokia shares at $6.01 each, giving the American chipmaker a 2.9% stake in the company. The investment is expected to accelerate Nokia's strategic plans in AI-driven connectivity and data centre networking. As part of the partnership, Nokia will adapt its 5G and 6G software to run on Nvidia's chips and collaborate on AI networking solutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nvidia will invest $1 billion in Nokia, purchasing 166 million new shares at $6.01 each, giving the American chipmaker a 2.9% stake in the company.
  • The investment will be used to accelerate Nokia's strategic plans in AI-driven connectivity and data centre networking.
  • Nokia will adapt its 5G and 6G software to run on Nvidia's chips and collaborate on AI networking solutions.
  • The partnership will see the two companies explore incorporating Nokia's data centre switching and optical networking technologies into Nvidia's AI infrastructure.
  • Nvidia will consider Nokia's technology for its future AI systems.
  • The partnership will be showcased at Nvidia's developer conference in Washington DC later this week.
  • Nokia has transformed from a mobile phone manufacturer to a leading provider of 5G infrastructure to telecom operators.
  • The tie-up with Nvidia will strengthen Nokia's position in the "AI supercycle", helping integrate machine learning capabilities into next-generation network technologies.

Statistics:

  • Nvidia will purchase more than 166 million new Nokia shares at $6.01 each.
  • The investment will give Nvidia a 2.9% stake in Nokia.
  • Nokia's new shares are expected to be registered in November and listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, Euronext Paris, and the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Nvidia has committed $5 billion to Intel, $100 billion to OpenAI, $500 million to UK self-driving startup Wayve, and $667 million to British cloud provider Nscale.
  • The partnership will be showcased at Nvidia's developer conference in Washington DC later this week.

Sources:

  • [Source 1: Nokia shares soar as much as 20 per cent after Nvidia investment and partnership announcement]
  • [Source 2: CityAM - Nvidia bets £11 billion on UK AI with GPU deal amid Trump state visit]
  • [Source 3: Nokia official statement]

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