Infographic: Nokia and Microsoft's shared history of innovation

Microsoft is buying Nokia's handset and services business in an attempt to mount a more formidable challenge to Apple and Google. The $7.2 billion deal marks a major step in Microsoft's push to transform itself from a software maker focused on making operating systems and applications for desktop and laptop computers into a more versatile and nimble company that delivers services on any kind of Internet-connected gadget. Nokia's history dates back to 1865 when it made paper, Microsoft, founded in 1975 is much younger.The official Nokia blog - Nokia Conversations - posted an infographic on the two companies' shared history of innovation.

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