Nokia launches services to support a smooth evolution towards future technologies

Nokia today launched new services, Nokia Network Evolution Service and Nokia Multivendor Integration Service, to help mobile operators make a secure transition to new technologies.

By enabling a seamless overlay of new technologies, these services are a concrete example of how Nokia is supporting the mobile evolution and helping operators realize the full potential of their infrastructure investments.

Nokia Network Evolution Service uses a combination of services and tools. Nokia conducts a careful site survey and provides an assessment and preplan of the operator's network. The outcome of the service is a detailed proposal for optimizing the use of the existing site base for the new access network layer. A site upgrade and co-siting plan is also included.

The service provides important benefits for operators. Optimal site selection and better project preparation support smooth deployment of WCDMA technology, while effective utilization of the existing site base translates into lower costs. The preplanning component of the service, based on actual network data, streamlines the ramp-up of new networks and consumer services.

Nokia Multivendor Integration Service provides project management, an expert team, technical expertise and tools designed to ensure that all network subsystems, including systems from other vendors, are integrated to provide mandatory network functionality as specified in the relevant 3GPP standards. The result is a network that 'shakes hands' to provide smooth connectivity for all basic consumer services.

To implement this service, Nokia compiles a detailed integration and test plan based on a network analysis, followed by a careful testing, verification and integration process. For operators, the result is improved overall network performance and interoperability supporting more reliable consumer services. Fewer bottlenecks in the integration process result in faster network rollout and integration.

"These new services demonstrate in concrete terms our support for WCDMA deployment. Nokia provides significant competences, experience and resources for flexible and cost-efficient implementation of new technologies," says Anthony Crane, Vice President, Delivery and Maintenance Services, Nokia Networks.

"Based on our proven record of more than 150 network deliveries, we are well placed to help operators secure their technology and consumer service evolution," he adds.

Nokia provides a full range of support services and solutions to help mobile operators differentiate in today's fast-changing business environment. This support includes the entire process of planning, building and operating a network, optimizing network performance and creating and integrating solutions that enable new multimedia services.

Along with its global partner network, Nokia's comprehensive service support combines its experienced and committed staff and consultants worldwide with Nokia Online Services, which provides round-the-clock support via the Internet.

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 broadband 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.

Contact information:
Global Communications Department, Nokia Networks
Tel. + 358 (0) 7180 38198
Email nokia.networks@nokia.com

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