Nokia Networks has further strengthened its network implementation capabilities by selecting four internationally recognized companies ABB, Bovis Lend Lease, MKI and Wireless Facilities Inc. as its main partners for turnkey implementation of 3G and GSM networks in the Europe, Middle East and Africa areas.
These companies will work with Nokia for turnkey implementation of 3G and GSM networks supplied by Nokia Networks. Their activities will cover network planning, site acquisition, construction works, installation and commissioning. Nokia has synchronized its total system delivery for 3G networks, to result in faster 3G network deliveries and faster network roll out capability.
"By combining our strengths with those of our turnkey partners, we will enable faster implementation of new 3G networks and hence faster time to market," says Christian Kurtén, Vice President and General Manager, Engineering Services, Nokia Networks. "Since 3G success is about speed, our aim is that Nokia's resources, project management skills, processes and partners are ready for 3G volume installations today. Nokia has already built strong capabilities with turnkey deliveries for GSM networks in almost 20 countries."
Nokia has several years experience of offering turnkey deliveries and these agreements with four world-class partners will strengthen Nokia's Professional Services offering, combined with the resources of several other global partners.
Nokia Professional Services offers a full range of support services and solutions to help network providers differentiate in today's fast-changing business environment. This support includes the entire process of planning, building and operating a network, as well as developing, managing and optimizing network operations. With well over 5,000 staff around the world, supported by an extensive network of local subcontractors and global partners as well as Nokia Online Services, providing round-the-clock support via the Internet, Nokia offers a services capability which is difficult to match.
About Nokia
Nokia is paving the way to the Mobile Information Society with its innovative products and solutions. The company is the leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile, broadband and IP networks, related services as well as multimedia terminals. In 1999, Nokia's net sales totaled EUR 19.8 billion (USD 19.9 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the New York (NOK), Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Frankfurt and Paris stock exchanges and employs more than 60 000 people.
About ABB
ABB has a strong track record from activities in the design, implementation and service of infrastructure networks in both fixed and wireless communication. GSM network implementations have been realized in the Nordic countries, Germany,Benelux, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic and other countries in Europe, as well as in Australia. The ABB Group (www.abb.com) serves customers in power transmission and distribution; automation; oil, gas, and petrochemicals; building technologies; and in financial services. With novel IT applications, tailored software solutions, growing eBusiness and a fast-expanding knowledge and service base, ABB is building links to the new economy. The ABB Group employs about 160,000 people in more than 100 countries.
About Bovis Lend Lease
Bovis Lend Lease is a world leading consultancy, project management and construction services company with 6,800 employees in 40 countries and over 500 projects currently under management, with a value in excess of US$30bn. The company is already providing services to Nokia in Hungary, Spain, Turkey and the UK, and has the full turnkey solution capability for international telecoms implementation. http://www.bovislendlease.com/
About MKI
MKI is a leading global project manager of communications infrastructure build-out programs. MKI provides acquisition, engineering, design, construction, installation, commissioning and maintenance services for Wireless Networks, Fibre Optic Networks, Switch and Colocation/Telehousing The company was founded in 1991 and has since grown to just under 900 employees. MKI has 30 offices in 17 countries and the revenue in 1999 was $446m. For more information visit http://www.mki.net/
About Wireless Facilities Inc.
Wireless Facilities, Inc. (WFI) (NASDAQ: WFII) designs, deploys and manages wireless networks for some of the largest mobility and broadband wireless carriers and equipment suppliers worldwide. Specializing in network architecture and dimensioning of mobile and high speed wireless data systems, WFI provides a complete range of network services - from business and market planning to RF engineering, fixed network and IP/data engineering, site acquisition and development, installation, optimization and maintenance. Headquartered in San Diego, WFI has grown to more than 1,400 employees and has performed work in 39 countries since the company was founded in late 1994. http://www.wfinet.com
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Nokia signs co-operation agreements for turnkey implementation for 3G volume rollouts
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