Microsoft has agreed a deal to buy Nokia's mobile-phone business for 5.4bn euro ($7.2bn; £4.6bn), SIA reports citing BBC News.
Nokia will also license its patents and mapping services to Microsoft.
The companies said in a joint news release that the deal will be finalised in early 2014, when about 32,000 Nokia employees will transfer to Microsoft.
While Nokia has struggled with competition from Samsung and Apple, Microsoft has been criticised for being slow into the mobile market.
"It's a bold step into the future - a win-win for employees, shareholders and consumers of both companies," said Steve Ballmer, chief executive officer of Microsoft.
The transaction is subject to approval by Nokia shareholders and regulators.
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