Nokia, the world leader in mobile communications, and IBM’s Lotus Development Corp. announced today that they plan to deliver business-critical Lotus messaging and collaboration solutions to the users of the new Nokia 9210 Communicator. Lotus Mobile Notes availability on Nokia 9210 Communicators would allow mobile users to access their information management systems, including mail, calendars and address books, from their mobile devices. This plan will allow both companies to expand their portfolio of wireless offerings and reach new customers in the growing mobile market.
Operating on the Symbian platform, the Nokia 9210 Communicator's full keyboard, color display and easy navigation allow for a richer and highly productive working environment. High data transmission speeds of up to 43.2 kbps further enhance the convenience of using the Nokia 9210 Communicator for business. Compatibility between Lotus Notes technology and the Nokia 9210 Communicator will open up exciting opportunities for utilizing existing information management systems across open, industry-supported interfaces, such as WAP, IMAP and SyncML.
For example, with Lotus Mobile Notes and the Symbian-powered Nokia 9210 Communicator, users would be able to complete forms, participate in workflows, access sales force automation tools, or run interactive applications locally on their mobile device. This mobile version would duplicate the same application that they access through a PC browser or use locally on their office PCs.
"The collaboration with Lotus affords us an excellent opportunity to broaden our understanding of the corporate information management systems market for the Nokia 9210 Communicator. Lotus and Nokia share a vision of open standards and interfaces creating the most profitable business environment, and we look forward to extending our relationship into other areas as well," said Jouko Häyrynen, Vice President of Market and Business Development, Nokia Mobile Phones
Commented Uffe Sorensen, Chief Technology Officer, Lotus Europe: "The Nokia 9210 Communicator clearly represents a breakthrough in the convergence of the mobile phone and the computer. The new breed of Web-enabled, handheld devices will enable the mobile user to conduct business in ways that has never been possible before. Nokia and Lotus are jointly focused on enabling the 78 million Lotus Notes customers in the world to take advantages of these new capabilities."
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges
About Lotus Development Corp.
Lotus Development Corporation, founded in 1982, is a subsidiary of IBM Corporation. Lotus sets the standard for truly innovative software products and services that reflect the company's unique understanding of the new ways in which individuals and businesses must work together to achieve success. Lotus is redefining the concept of conducting business through practical knowledge management, e-business and other ground-breaking ways of connecting the world's ideas, thinkers, buyers, sellers and communities via the Internet. Lotus markets its products in more than 80 countries worldwide through direct and extensive Business Partner channels. The company also provides numerous professional consulting, support and education services through the Lotus Professional Services organization.
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Further information:
Nokia Mobile Phones
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 08000
www.nokia.com
Lotus Development Corp.
Jaana Tilander
Tel. + 358 9 2533 4416
www.lotus.com