AI just gave Nokia a second chance. For years, Nokia was largely viewed as a mature telecom equipment company fighting for relevance in a highly competitive networking market. Now, artificial intelligence has dramatically changed that narrative. Nokia’s aggressive pivot toward AI-ready network infrastructure has become one of the company’s biggest growth drivers, helping fuel a…
In an era increasingly defined by capital discipline, “growth at any cost” is quickly becoming a concept of the past. The early 2020s were dominated by an unconditional growth mindset, but persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty has caused both public and private players to embrace a more balanced strategy — one where expansion is prioritized…
A growing number of companies are reinventing themselves around artificial intelligence and digital assets, triggering sharp stock moves as investors reward tech-focused transformations. From footwear makers to legacy beverage brands, firms are leaning into AI, crypto, and data infrastructure to tap into renewed market enthusiasm. The latest example is sneaker company Allbirds, whose shares surged…
Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az. On February 27, 2026, President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree approving the “Action Plan for Accelerating Digital Development in the…
Summary Google and Southeast Asian tech firm Sea Ltd have announced a strategic partnership to develop artificial intelligence tools for e-commerce and gaming. The collaboration will focus on building AI capabilities for Shopee and supporting game development at Garena, highlighting how major platforms are embedding AI deeper into digital services. JAKARTA, Feb. 19, 2026 —…
