L&T Technology Services, Nokia ink five-year engineering partnership

L&T Technology Services announced the multi-year partnership with Nokia on Monday, bringing together the Indian firm's engineering prowess with Nokia's telecommunications technology expertise. While financial terms of the contract remain undisclosed, the deal underscores the growing importance of India-based R&D operations for global technology companies.

Under the agreement, LTTS will provide comprehensive support across multiple engineering domains including product development, software engineering, system integration and product support services. The Indian technology services firm will establish a dedicated Offshore Development Center equipped with data-center-grade computing infrastructure and artificial intelligence capabilities to support Nokia's next-generation telecom solutions.

LTTS will deploy a dedicated engineering team to strengthen Nokia's global technology centers, with focus areas spanning 5G networks, intelligent automation, and AI-driven operations. The center will leverage India's deep talent pool and engineering expertise to accelerate innovation in telecommunications technology, capitalizing on the country's position as a preferred destination for global R&D operations.

The partnership reflects a broader trend of multinational corporations expanding their engineering footprint in India to tap skilled talent and reduce operational costs while maintaining quality standards. For LTTS, the Nokia contract adds to its growing portfolio of engagements with major technology and telecom companies globally.