Show Notes
In this episode of CommsDay Live, host Grahame Lynch welcomes a special guest, Pekka Lundmark, the global CEO of Nokia. Joining us from his first visit to Australia as CEO, Lundmark shares his journey with Nokia, starting in the 1990s and returning as CEO four years ago. Lundmark delves into Nokia's involvement in the data centre market and their plans to offer solutions that meet the increasing demands for security and reliability. The conversation also explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving telecom landscape, including the importance of 5G standalone networks and the future of 6G. Lundmark concludes by discussing the potential for growth in Australia and Nokia's role in supporting these developments.
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