Ekonomický a historický vývoj Finska od 90. let 20. století. Přechod od agrární společnosti na společnost založenou na znalostech a inovacích. Vliv Nokie na hlavní ekonomické ukazatele Finska. Zkoumání podnikatelského prostředí ve Finsku pomocí tzv. PEST analýzy.

[pt] O setor de telecomunicações móveis figura entre os mais dinâmicos e complexos ambientes de negócios. Indústrias de TIC (Tecnologia de Informação e Comunicações), antes separadas, começam a mesclar-se, pouco a pouco, dificultando a delimitação de fronteiras entre os participantes que, de competidores, em muitas situações, passam à condição de parceiros, com vistas à complementação de recursos e de competências. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo a verificação da adequação da estratégia da Nokia Smart Devices à indústria de telefonia móvel, considerando suas alianças e a estratégia competitiva global. A investigação foi conduzida com o uso da metodologia de estudo de caso. Múltiplas fontes de evidência foram utilizadas para permitirem a convergência triangular dos dados. A interpretação e a análise dos dados foram realizadas com auxílio do referencial teórico identificado, e baseadas no Global Strategic Network Analysis – SNA – framework, de Macedo-Soares (2011). Os resultados da pesquisa apontam a presença de ameaças que desafiam a liderança de empresas, muitas vezes tidas como sólidas. O entendimento das implicações estratégicas dos fatores macroambientais (estruturais e relacionais) e dos fatores organizacionais é fundamental para a composição de uma estratégia consistente, capaz de alavancar as forças criadas pela organização ou pela rede, ou de minimizar as fraquezas, com o propósito de aproveitar as oportunidades oferecidas pelo ambiente, e, ainda, de mitigar as ameaças, na busca pela geração de vantagem competitiva. / [en] The mobile phone sector is among the most dynamic and complex business environment. ICT (Information and Communication Technology) industries, which were, to date, treated in a separated way, gradually start to converge, so that the boundaries among the participants thereof become hardly identifiable. In some cases, the members undertake the role of competitors and, in other occasions, they act as strategic partners, aiming at the complementation of resources and competencies. The present research intends to verify the adequacy of Nokia Smart Devices strategy to the Mobile Phone industry, considering its alliances and the global competitive strategy. The work adopted the case study methodology. For the collection of the required data, multiple sources and means to were used in accordance with the strategy of data and method triangulation, so as to ensure results consistency. Data interpretation and analysis were carried out in the light of the research s theoretical references and pursuant to the Global Strategic Network Analysis – SNA framework, by Macedo-Soares (2011). The results point out the presence of threats that challenge companies leadership which may sometimes be considered as very solid organizations. The correct comprehension of strategic implications of macroenvironmental (structural and relational) and organizational factors is fundamental to a correct and consistent strategy composition, that may leverage the strengths generated by the organization and its network, or even minimize the weaknesses, in order to benefit from opportunities offered by the sector while and to mitigate the threats there from, while reaching a competitive edge.

In recent years the study of entrepreneurial spinoffs has focused on how knowledge spillover leads to new knowledge and entrepreneurial activity. This study aims to explore the effect of a founder’s knowledge inherited from an incumbent parent company in the formation of a spinoff in the ICT sector. As a theoretical framework, the study uses An Absorptive Capacity Theory of Knowledge Spillover Entrepreneurship (Qian and Acs, 2013). Using a qualitative approach through interviews with the founder of the spinoff, this study aims to strengthen the empirical validity of these theories in a single setting. The proposed findings are strongly in line with the theory, but a certain aspect considering the help from a parent company proposes a possibility to modify the framework into a particularized framework that can be implicated to various spinoffs globally. Thus, the findings suggest that entrepreneurial activity deriving through absorptive capacity and inherited knowledge is affected by the contributions from the parent company.

This paper begins with an introduction to the concept of microfinance, lending models in India and key strengths of Indian MFIs. The term microfinance refers to small-scale financial services both credit and savings- that are extended to the poor in rural, semi-urban and urban areas. The poor need microfinance to undertake economic activity, smoothen consumption, mitigate vulnerability to income shocks (in times of illness and natural disasters), increase saving and support self-empowerment. This paper discuss about Nokia initiative to further increase mobile penetration in India via microfinance root. Nokia found most of the people living in village and they don’t have money to buy mobile phone by cash. Nokia had tied up with microfinance institutions SKS microfinance to sell mobile phone which will help poor peoples. Microfinance sector has been growing at upwards of 50 % per annum – even higher than the mobile phone industry. The trend towards marketing in small, relatively poor communities on the part of multinational corporations (MNCs) is picking up as microfinance increases purchasing power amongst rural consumers. This paper will discuss particularly Nokia’s success in microfinance and how it helps Nokia to consider as number one (#1) most trusted brand in India. This paper also analyzes the conceptual framework of micro financing in India and impact of microfinance on rural poor. The role of Self Help Group (SGH) , lending institutions , central bank and Government. The success and controversy faced by microfinance institutions. Many finance experts are discussing and commenting microfinance is India’s subprime. The paper offers some suggestions on what it would take to reform these institutions with an eye to improving access for the poor and entrepreneur skill.

Thesis (Master)--İzmir Institute of Technology, İzmir, 2004 / Includes bibliographical references (leaves. 142).

Konstanz, FH, Diplomarb., 2003.

Portability of the Internet of Things Solutions is important in today’s society. This is due to the rapid growth of smart devices. More and more companies are choosing to use cloud services for data storage and processing. Halmstad Stadsnät AB is developing and communicating the IoT-platform and using the current state of Nokia IMPACT. The problem with IMPACT is that it does not fully support End-toend solutions. Therefore, Halmstad Stadsnät AB explores other possibilities for IoT-solutions when it comes to software. Microsoft AZURE is a platform that Halmstad Kommun uses for IT-solutions. The overall goal of this project is to test the portability of Microsoft AZURE’s IoT-solutions on IMPACTplatforms. The methods used have created an End-to-end solution for AZURE and then step by step test to transfer it to IMPACT. The project concludes that portability between these two platforms is good, but it requires certain adjustments when transferring / Portabilitet av internet of things lösningar är i dagens samhälle nödvändig. Detta pågrund av den snabba tillväxten av bärbara datorenheter. Allt fler företag väljer att använda molntjänster för lagring och bearbetning av data. Halmstad Kommun håller på att utveckla en kommuntäckande IoT-plattform och använder sig i dagsläget av Nokia IMPACT. Problemet med IMPACT är att den inte har fullt stöd för End-to-end lösningar. Därför undersöker Stadsnätet andra möjligheter för IoT-lösning när det kommer till mjukvara. Microsoft AZURE är en plattform som Halmstad kommun använder för IT lösningar. De övergripande målet med det här projektet är att testa portabiliteten för Microsoft AZUREs IoTlösnignar på IMPACT-plattformen. De metoder som använts har varit att skapa en End-to-end lösning för AZURE och sedan steg för steg testa att överföra den till IMPACT. Slutsatsen av projektet är att portabilitet mellan dessa två plattformar är god, men dock krävs vissa åtgärder vid överföring.

This diploma thesis deals with the issue of investments into business shares based on fundamental analysis. It analyses the progress so far and assesses the estimated future development of both internal and external environment of chosen European IT companies. Based on handpicked criteria, the thesis compares possible investments and seeks to find the best one. After reading this text, a potential administrator (investor) should consider himself/herself familiar with these issues.

<p>The purpose of this thesis is to extract and provide practical knowledge and examples from both theory and practice in order to clarify some practices that can be used in the implementation of open innovation. It can be of interest for whomever willing to gain an insight into the practical features of open innovation and for companies considering, or struggling with the implementation of open innovation.</p><p>The study was approached with a qualitative and interpretive method. Secondary sources were used exclusively to review the practical aspects of open innovation in theory and practice. Open innovation practice at Nokia Corp. and the Procter & Gamble Company were researched and reported using studies of other authors as well as the companies’ own publications.</p><p>The classification of open innovation practices in contemporary literature is not sufficient to provide an understanding for the various types of open innovation practices that can be applied and used in practice. A classification based on types of activities is presented by the authors, and practical suggestions regarding design and implementation concludes the thesis.</p>

The purpose of this thesis is to extract and provide practical knowledge and examples from both theory and practice in order to clarify some practices that can be used in the implementation of open innovation. It can be of interest for whomever willing to gain an insight into the practical features of open innovation and for companies considering, or struggling with the implementation of open innovation. The study was approached with a qualitative and interpretive method. Secondary sources were used exclusively to review the practical aspects of open innovation in theory and practice. Open innovation practice at Nokia Corp. and the Procter &amp; Gamble Company were researched and reported using studies of other authors as well as the companies’ own publications. The classification of open innovation practices in contemporary literature is not sufficient to provide an understanding for the various types of open innovation practices that can be applied and used in practice. A classification based on types of activities is presented by the authors, and practical suggestions regarding design and implementation concludes the thesis.