Bell Labs
NOK also owns Bell Labs ... yes the same Bell Labs that is responsible for MANY Nobel Prizes in Science and Technology .... they've invented nearly every major feature that we use today from connectivity and Telecoms.
None of the intellectual property is fairly valued as part of this acquisition imho...
Blockchain:
Additionally, NOK will service the trillions of IoT devices coming to the world wide web with their Sensing as a Service Blockchain Capabilities:
Today’s world relies on the timely acquisition, transmission and processing of data. Data is turning into a valuable new source of revenue for operators, as well as an effective way to achieve more efficient management of their own network assets.
The Internet of Things will soon see billions of object and devices sending vast amounts of data that need to be retrieved, interpreted and acted upon. Cities are also growing rapidly, leading to a need to process data to ensure they remain sustainable environments for their citizens.
Nokia Sensing as a Service (aaS) brings new data monetization opportunities to operators, using existing infrastructure to offer real-time processed and analyzed environmental data. It also allows them to manage their networks through remote monitoring of network assets.
Service providers are increasing their focus on generating new sources of revenue, enhancing operational efficiencies and reducing investment complexity. Nokia launches a new service that enables innovative monetization opportunities through digitalization of existing network assets, enabling the creation of automated smart contracts that leverage a blockchain backend.
Imagine when Tesla announces an integration with NOK so that Elon can then have fully 100% autonomous cars. There will only be fully autonomous cars once we have Smart Roads with billions and trillions of IoT devices communicating to dynamically moving objects from the 5G networks that will be connected to the IoT devices them selves embedded in roads, traffic lights, utility poles, buildings, etc ... NOK will be a pioneer in this field