Quotes from Rajeev Suri

China can be a difficult market for IP in general and IP compliance.

In order to seize the opportunity presented by the acceleration of 5G, we plan to invest approximately €100 million in 2018 to meet near-term customer requirements for early 5G trials.

You want to be inclusive, but you can't be to the extent of having so many people involved that it slows you down.

We have design capability, which everyone thought we sold to Microsoft, but we didn't sell it. We will maintain the Nokia feel in all our products. We can't have different products, each feeling different, in the market.

The love for the brand is immense. It gets a lot of affection from millions and millions of people.

When I'm in London I always travel by public transport - I catch the Tube and the Heathrow Express.

I was a geek and had long hair. Life changed when I joined engineering in Manipal. I joined a group of 7 friends. From then, my journey was simply beautiful, and I cherish it to this date.

The challenge is always around culture. I think that's often underestimated because people focus on the substance and the practical; soft steps go missing.

In analyzing what made the Golden Century of 1870 to 1970 possible, it becomes clear that four physical infrastructure technologies provided the underlying foundation for growth: energy, transportation, health and sanitation, and communication.

When you do deals with France involved, you want to make sure that the government endorses your deal, understands the strategic rationale.

I believe technology serves us best when it gives us more time to do things that are uniquely human. This includes activities that are enjoyable, creative, and productive.

Noise about carrier M&A will heat up dramatically in United States and India. The pent-up demand for action is there.

Unlike 4G and previous generations of technology, 5G is very different. It is not just about radio. In fact, it stands across the full network from mobile access to cloud core, from software-defined networking to all forms of backhaul, front haul, IP routing, fixed networks, software, and more.

In India, we have the global services HQ, R&D centres, global network operating centres, global manufacturing, and product management - India is not just a market but a country we use for extended NSN.

I continue to be a believer in a standard-based industry, where your lean cost structure is a huge advantage.

We are focusing on four vertical markets - utilities, public sector, large enterprises, and transportation. And, we are building a software business as well that includes analytics, security, IOT platforms, and AI.

We have to take a long view on net neutrality.

You need your employees to embrace change.

I only read email early in the morning or in the evenings, which isn't perfect, but that's how I like it. I don't want to spend my day doing that.