We develop paradigm-shifting ideas that transform the future of humanity and technology
Foundational technologies to set future standards
We’ve defined a series of technologies that are critical to our vision of the future.
Looking beyond 5G to the network of the future
Today’s network can’t be updated for tomorrow’s capacity. It has to be completely reimagined.
We weave together networks to create integrated systems
To maximize performance in the age of the Industrial Internet of Things, we must discard old notions of the RAN and LAN.
Building new systems that learn on the their own and refine themselves
The systems of the future will produce ever-improving, highly focused and personalized user experiences.
Meet the future augmented human
Physical and cognitive augmentations will boost humans’ mental and physical capabilities, helping them make decisions faster, digitally manipulate their surroundings and stay healthy.
Our research leadership brings definition and imagination to complex challenges
Marcus Weldon
Corporate CTO and President, Nokia Bell Labs
Markus Hofmann
Lab Leader, Applications Platforms & Software Systems
William Kennedy
Lab Leader, Algorithms, Analytics & Augmented Intelligence & Devices
Marina Thottan
Lab Leader, E2E Network & Service Automation
Thierry Klein
Lab Leader, Enterprise & Industrial Automation Lab
Theodore Sizer
Lab Leader, Smart Optical Fabric & Devices
Peter Vetter
Head of Access and Devices Research Lab
Peter Merz
Lab Leader, Standardization Research
Human needs aren’t just technical — they’re environmental, social and cultural
We’re collaborating with out-of-the-box thinkers and makers on research projects aimed at advancing humans’ use of technology — outside the network.
Collaboration spotlight: Alex Thomson Racing
World-class navigator Alex Thomson partners with Nobel Prize-winning Nokia Bell Labs to compete in the Vendée Globe Race.
