"During the past decades Finland has developed from an agricultural nation into one of the most technologically advanced societies. During the 1990s, Finland devoted many resources to technology education and research, while companies like Nokia were growing. Among the results are the innovative Finnish high tech companies now operating in the United States" (Embassy of Finland at Washington).
Nokia is probably the most relevant example of Finnish success in the field of Information Technology. The company was established in 1865 with the specified aim of manufacturing and exporting paper. It was located in a small community and, due to its necessity for large numbers of employees, it soon attracted more individuals and set the basis of small town. Throughout the following century, intense focus was being placed on the generation of electricity and the initial company merged with two more companies to form the Nokia Group in order to serve this desiderate. As mobile telephones increased in popularity throughout the 1970s, Nokia proved its ability to replace the older electro-mechanical analog switches with the more modern and efficient digital switches (Nokia DX 200). Following this breakthrough, the company continually conducted R&D to improve the quality of its products and included features such as computer control or microprocessors. "Slowly and steadily, Nokia became a large television manufacturer and also the largest information technology company in the Nordic countries. During the economic recession the Nokia was committed to telecommunications. The 2100 series of the production was so successful that inspite of its goal to sell 500,000 units, it marvellously sold 20 million. Presently, Nokia is the number 1 production in digital technologies, it invests 8.5% of net sales in research and development. Also has its annual Nokia Game" (Connect Mobiles).
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