Nokia changes iconic logo for first time in 60 years

On Sunday, Nokia revealed plans to update its brand identification for the first time in almost 60 years.

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The new logo is made up of five distinct forms that create the word NOKIA.

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The original logo's characteristic blue colour has been replaced with a variety of colours depending on the application.

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In the past, we were associated with cellphones, but today we are a commercial technology firm," CEO Pekka Lundmark said in an interview.

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Lundmark said that the second step has begun now that the reset stage has been completed.

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Although Nokia still intends to expand its service provider business, in which it sells gear to telecom providers, its primary emphasis is now on selling equipment to other enterprises.

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