Network and business transformation, consisting of network legacy decommissioning and migration to Internet Protocol (IP);

Next-generation enterprise services for CSPs, leveraging software-defined network (SDN) technologies powered by Nuage;

Software-defined data center solutions for large enterprises, powered by Nuage; and

Next-generation IP and digital solutions for the mining, oil and gas industries.

This group will deliver unique value to clients by combining Nokia's leading IP networking software products and services with Accenture's business services, technology consulting and transformation capabilities. The Nokia Accenture Business Group will develop sales and delivery capabilities focused on a combination of Nokia solutions and Accenture offerings.

Accenture will be Nokia's preferred ally to complement Nokia's software integration and network services and Nokia will be a preferred provider for the customer experience, SDN and network services and solutions that Accenture provides to its clients.

"Today's pace of technological change, driven by the transition to 5G, the Internet of Things and the cloud, is demanding extraordinary new capabilities from the network," said Kathrin Buvac, chief strategy officer at Nokia. "Working with a strong, complementary partner like Accenture enables us to extend our reach to new customers and markets and to truly drive what we consider to be a transformational era in networking. Nokia has the global scale, innovation muscle and end-to-end portfolio to lead this change and, ultimately, to expand the human possibilities of the connected world."

Nokia Corp. (NYSE: NOK)