Open source

Enhancing technology through open collaboration and co-creation

What is open source?

Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) is software that is provided with a license that grants rights for anyone to freely access, use, change and share the software for any purpose. Open source is developed in a collaborative and transparent way, and it is a thriving ecosystem for industry alignment and innovation.

Leading the industry

Recognizing early the importance of open source along with standardization as a force shaping the industry ecosystem, Nokia has participated in, contributed to, and started multiple industry leading open source activities. As open source has become an integrated part of the telecom industry, Nokia continues to contribute to open source through both technical contributions and also through guaranteeing good governance and smooth operation of this industry collaboration.

Open source and Nokia

Where standardization traditionally provides interoperability between different implementations. Open source on the other hand defines one, industry selected implementation. The collaborative development fits the best in areas where there is little differentiation between the participants allowing full collaboration.

Nokia has a long history in using and participating in open source. Over 25 years of open source experience has provided Nokia the expertise to select and position open source correctly in its products and in the investment to industry activities. Nokia has invested strongly into ensuring that the company is using open source responsibly. Nokia has an open source compliance program for over 20 years ensuring responsible and compliant open source usage, and started its Open Source Program Office (OSPO) a decade ago. Nokia announced conformance with OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230:2020 to manage open source license compliance management in its supply chain.

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We believe we can create better software by fostering open collaboration and embracing diverse expertise.

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Open source license compliance is of high priority for Nokia. In case of any questions or concerns please address the "Nokia FOSS inquiries response team" in a mail sent to Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy, Karakaari 7, Espoo, FI-02610, Finland.