Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Nokia and Sky enhance on-demand video services in the UK

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Nokia and Sky enhance on-demand video services in the UK

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Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced that its Velocix Content Delivery Network (CDN) has been deployed by Sky, Europe's leading entertainment company. The alliance enhances Sky's high-speed video and data services for the company's millions of UK customers

 

1 February 2017


Sky's expansion of on-demand premium video content is creating unprecedented growth in customer traffic. This increasingly challenges delivery resources and operational costs across the company's entertainment and communications service networks. Deployment of the Nokia Velocix CDN allows Sky to temporarily cache content closer to customers in localized cloud data centers to reduce transportation costs and improve the customer experience.

 

Nokia is providing its Velocix Managed Service expertise - via its CDN Network Operations Center - to assure faster time-to-market for Sky, which will gain fuller control of design, implementation, and operations. In particular, the new solution provides better visibility for traffic demands and flows, ensuring greater predictability of performance and network usage compared to its current CDN service.

 

The migration of existing Sky services to the Velocix CDN was seamless. Using the advanced features of the Velocix Proxy Language, call flows were easily customized without requiring product development.

 

Key Facts

  • Deployment of Nokia's Velocix CDN across the Sky UK network satisfies the content demands of  millions of customers subscribing to both broadband and satellite services. Traffic has been live in the network since the end of 2015.
  • Sky can modify how a request for content from subscribers is treated depending on a user's location or device. This opens up a wealth of personalization opportunities to improve the customer experience, or traffic management on the network.
  • Nokia solution currently serves the Sky On Demand service content. Sky and Nokia are jointly working to expand the Velocix solution to also support Sky Go and Now TV services for live TV and video on demand.
  • The Velocix solution gives Sky greater deployment efficiencies in terms of data center density and footprint, as well as power and connectivity options.

 

Mohamed Hammady, UK Chief Technology Officer, Sky said: "Nokia is a trusted partner of Sky. Using Nokia's Velocix CDN, we have greater traffic visibility in the network, allowing us to regain control of managing the network capacity. Deploying the solution deep in the network also ensures we can manage delivery more effectively to improve performance and the customer experience. The introduction of Velocix CDN to support growth of our video on demand services was seamless."

 

Paul Larbey, head of Nokia's IP Video business, adds: "The Sky project represents a milestone for Nokia as it's the first deployment for a nationwide broadcaster and builds on Nokia's number one position in the service provider CDN market. It shows that our Velocix CDN - which delivers high-quality programming - aligns with the needs of broadcasters and content providers in addition to those of IPTV and cable operators. Our innovative IP video portfolio will help Sky manage traffic more cost-effectively and efficiently."

 

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About Sky
Sky is Europe's leading entertainment company, serving 21 million customers across five countries: UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Italy. We offer the best and broadest range of content, deliver market-leading customer service and use innovative new technology to give customers a better TV experience, whenever and wherever they choose.

Sky has annual revenues of over £11 billion and is Europe's leading investor in television content with a combined programming budget of over £4.9 billion. The group employs 30,000 people and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (SKY). For more information visit www.sky.com/corporate

 

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From the enabling infrastructure for 5G and the Internet of Things, to emerging applications in virtual reality and digital health, we are shaping the future of technology to transform the human experience. www.nokia.com

 

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Nokia modernizes the Smart Grid to bring power distribution networks into the IoT era

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Nokia modernizes the Smart Grid to bring power distribution networks into the IoT era

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Nokia modernizes the Smart Grid to bring power distribution networks into the IoT era

 

  • Utilities deploying Smart Grid applications can now wirelessly extend mission-critical IP/MPLS services to grid locations in a converged field area network (FAN) using LTE/3G
  • The Nokia 7705 SAR-Hm connects field devices with IP/MPLS and wirelessly to 3G/LTE networks, enabling advanced power distribution automation to better realize the full potential of Smart Grids

 

31 January 2017

 

San Diego, CA, DistribuTECH #DTECH2017, booth #645 - Nokia is introducing the 7705 SAR-Hm, a purpose-built, feature-rich LTE/3G wireless router aimed at modernizing distribution networks for utilities, but with clear applications for other high growth vertical markets, like Smart Cities. The newest addition to the Nokia Service Routing portfolio merges IP/MPLS and LTE/3G technologies to provide utilities state-of-the-art wireless connectivity for grid devices located deep in a highly scalable distribution network. This allows for promising new smart grid applications, including distribution automation, advanced metering, and integration of renewable energy sources, and lays the groundwork to support an anticipated massive increase in field devices with the Internet of Things (IoT).

 

Many power utilities currently use narrowband or proprietary wireless solutions to connect their field devices to each other and the control center. Most remote devices have no connectivity at all. Without the ability to scale and manage the network, remote monitoring and control of devices is challenging, costly and extremely difficult to operate and deploy. Nokia has applied its experience in deploying secure IP/MPLS networks and LTE/3G to extend the reach of utilities' networks with this solution. Network operators, both public and private, will now have high capacity connectivity in their power distribution grids and directly into field devices, as well as the highest levels of reliability, security and scalability for mission-critical applications and services.

 

As Smart Grids are deployed, utilities will face a huge proliferation in the number of field devices they need to connect and manage. This includes integrating renewable energy resources, such as solar panels and wind farms, which are putting new demands on the electrical distribution system. Shifting loads and fluctuating generation from renewables will require real-time adjustment without operator intervention. Because the 7750 SAR-Hm distributes intelligence wirelessly over the IP/MPLS transport network, devices in the field will now be able to communicate and make decisions without human intervention as well as have greater flexibility, reliability and scale. This is critical for a more responsive grid today, and support for the expected increase in IoT devices in the future.

 

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John Hughes, Director, Network Engineering and Operations, Ameren Services, said: "Nokia's addition of secure LTE and WiFi wireless connectivity into their existing 7705 service router product line dramatically increases the ability to integrate and centralize management of our end-to-end service connectivity for utility operations to meet our mission critical requirements." 

 

Melvin Sam Charuvilayil, Supervisor, IT Network Planning & Engineering, Kansas City Power and Light, said: "Adding LTE and other wireless capabilities to the proven 7705 platform provides compelling new choices for utilities looking to extend the reach of their connectivity to modernize grid operations."

 

Mike Zeto, General Manager and Executive Director of AT&T Smart Cities, said: "AT&T is excited to team with Nokia to offer US utilities a private LTE solution. The new Nokia wireless router will help utility customers modernize their grid distribution and build converged field area networks to reap the benefits of the smart grid."

 

Richelle Elberg, Principal Analyst, Energy, at Navigant Research, said "A holistic, network-centric strategy will benefit utilities which recognize how the industry is changing. A converged FAN approach leveraging IP/MPLS and LTE offers a future-proof, ubiquitous network with the capacity to handle new energy services, transactive energy models, DER integration and better customer engagement-in addition to more traditional smart grid and smart city applications.  As described in our white paper, Communications in the Energy Cloud, Navigant Research has dubbed this holistic networking strategy the 'Energy Superhighway.'"

 

Sri Reddy, head of the IP Routing and Packet Core Business Unit for Nokia, said: "Power utilities worldwide are in the midst of a significant transformation as they gear up to meet new market forces, green environmental regulations and disruptive renewable energy technologies. Grid reliability, power quality and automation are all key areas that will require improved field area networks. We are excited to offer our utility customers wireless options for extending the proven, secure and reliable IP/MPLS services of our Service Router portfolio. This will not only allow them to modernize their field area operations with more automation and monitoring for improved grid reliability and power quality, it will position them well to maximize tomorrow's opportunities." 

 

Fast facts:

  • Utilities can now use wireless infrastructure to introduce IP/MPLS services to locations and devices that previously lacked adequate connectivity
  • The Nokia 7705 SAR-Hm enables applications that improve grid reliability and power quality, allowing for automation and supports green energy initiatives
  • The SAR-Hm uses standards-based LTE/3G and IP/MPLS technologies, and security features in both hardware and software implementations, including the award winning Network Group Encryption (NGE)
  • This provides the highest levels of reliability, security and scalability for mission-critical applications and services and to protect against cyberattacks.
  • With this platform, proven secure and reliable IP/MPLS services of the Nokia Service Router portfolio are extended with LTE/3G and Wi-Fi.
  • The SAR Hm expands Nokia's mission critical WAN solution set, already deployed in over 100 utility customers globally.

 

Ideal for power utilities, the Nokia 7705 SAR-Hm is also available for other industry sectors requiring wireless connectivity of IP/MPLS services for field operations, including oil and gas, mining, public safety, government, transportation and aviation. This demonstrates Nokia's continued investment in its IP/MPLS routing portfolio, and is in keeping with the company's strategy to broaden its footprint beyond service providers, to vertical markets needing high-performing, reliable and secure networks.

 

The Nokia 7705 SAR-Hm will be on display along with a FAN demo in the Nokia booth #645 at #DistribuTECH in San Diego, January 31-Feb 2. Nokia will also be at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Feb 27-Mar 2 in booth #XX. #MWC2017

 

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Enhanced Nokia IMPACT IoT Platform enables service providers, enterprises and government agencies to easily deploy IoT services

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Enhanced Nokia IMPACT IoT Platform enables service providers, enterprises and government agencies to easily deploy IoT services

 

  • Nokia's Intelligent Management Platform for All Connected Things (IMPACT) provides pre-integrated applications for public sector/smart city and transportation/automotive verticals
  • Machine learning-powered video analytics automatically identifies patterns and anomalies in traffic conditions, crowd behavior and other settings, triggering real-time alerts if necessary
  • Support for the Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) and LoRa protocols meet the need for low-power, wide area (LPWA) connectivity options for IoT devices

 

31 January 2017

 

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced updates to its Intelligent Management Platform for All Connected Things (IMPACT), making it easier for customers to deploy new services and business models for key IoT vertical applications, including smart parking, smart lighting and transportation/automotive.  

 

Nokia IMPACT gives communication service providers, enterprises and governments a secure, standards-based platform on which to build and scale new IoT services. It manages data collection, event processing, device management, data contextualization, data analytics and applications enablement for any device, any protocol and across any application. It also features robust, multi-layered security across the platform to safeguard data, identities and devices.

 

The latest version of the Nokia IMPACT IoT Platform provides new capabilities and a suite of pre-integrated applications that allow customers to easily create and deploy secure revenue-generating IoT services. New features of the Nokia IMPACT IoT platform include: 

 

  • NB-IoT and LoRa Connectivity: Building upon existing Lightweight M2M (LWM2M) and Category M1 (CAT-M1) device support, interfaces to both licensed NB-IoT and unlicensed LoRa networks provide customers with additional IoT network efficiency improvements via low-power wide area networks (LPWAN).
  • Video Analytics: Powered by Nokia Bell Labs' machine learning algorithms, IMPACT provides new functionality for a range of IoT applications by automatically detecting anomalies in video feeds in real time, such as traffic accidents, speeding vehicles and unauthorized entry into secure locations, and triggering alerts for further action.
  • Smart Parking Application: Allows municipalities to better manage inventory, resulting in more efficient use of parking spaces, reduced traffic and pollution; provides drivers with real-time information on parking space availability and streamlines payment processes.
  • Smart Lighting Application: Enables municipalities to optimize electricity use and reduce costs through real-time inventory management; automatically detects lighting issues and failures to help ensure maximum uptime.
  • Vehicle Applications: Enables predictive maintenance, fuel efficiency, supply chain optimization and geo-fencing solutions triggered by vehicle data, including fuel levels, speed and GPS location. This data can be collected from a Connected Head Unit or an aftermarket (ODB2-based) device.

 

Frank Ploumen, CTO of IoT platform and applications at Nokia, said: "In addition to delivering industry-leading device management, security and analytics capabilities, IMPACT uniquely provides a single, horizontal platform allowing customers to manage and analyze data across multiple IoT applications. This makes each application richer and the insights more valuable. Our focus is on enabling customers to more easily build and deploy new, high-value services and business models while keeping data secure and optimizing the network infrastructure efficiency."

 

Scott D. Fairholm, CIO, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, said: "The Nokia video analytics technology addresses a real industry challenge around real-time anomaly detection. PTC considers the Nokia approach unique and is looking forward to testing it out in the field." 

 

About the Nokia IMPACT IoT Platform

The Nokia IMPACT IoT platform was developed to address a fragmented and complex IoT ecosystem, comprised of disparate applications and devices. Its common platform provides horizontal services for all IoT applications, enabling customers to streamline their operations by automating the management of IoT devices and applications.

 

The Nokia IMPACT IoT platform includes Nokia's connected device management, the industry's leading converged device management solution that provides lifecycle management for more than 80,000 models of broadband, home and IoT devices. 

 

It also features the Nokia NetGuard Endpoint Security (NES) network-based anti-malware solution. Analyzing traffic patterns from within the network, NES is much more efficient than traditional antivirus software, as it cannot be disabled and protects IoT devices without requiring any on-board security software, enabling customers to deliver superior protection while providing valuable insight to better manage and maintain the security of IoT-based networks.

 

Deployed by a number major tier-one communications service providers, the Nokia IMPACT IoT Platform includes the following additional benefits:

 

  • IoT-optimized architecture that retains the value of existing infrastructure (e.g., leveraging LWM2M and CAT-M1) yet is flexible enough to support emerging technologies, such as LPWAN.
  • Scalable solution that can support up to half a billion devices in a single deployment; cloud-based architecture enables customers to add server capacity on-demand to support large numbers of additional IoT devices.
  • A single, simplified platform that can move from M2M through the IoT revolution with easy deployment and scaling.
  • A comprehensive solution set that can be extended to meet evolving needs by supporting emerging technologies in a changing business ecosystem.
  • Security at all layers, from network-based cognitive security analytics to built-in protection of user privacy; protects the network, devices, applications and data with anomaly and malware detection and provides easy-to-deploy OTA updates.
  • Easy device certification through Nokia's device certification program, allowing customers to onboard devices and device-agnostic applications cost effectively.

 

Availability

The latest version of the Nokia IMPACT IoT Platform is expected to be available in 2Q 2017. For more information, visit the Nokia IMPACT website.

 

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  • The Nokia IMPACT IoT Platform was recognized in the CTIA Super Mobility 2016 Annual Emerging Technology Awards in the 'Everything Industrial & Enterprise' category as well as receiving the 'Crowd Favorite' award.

 

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Monday, January 30, 2017

Nokia and Orange Group collaborate to shape the future of 5G services

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Nokia and Orange Group collaborate to shape the future of 5G services

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  • Joint definition and test platform deployment of 5G-based applications to enable new services for consumer and vertical markets
  • Companies will leverage ultra-low latency, highly reliable 5G communications using ultra-broadband, cloud RAN, massive MIMO, network slicing, energy efficiency and IoT applications
  • Joint, open innovation platforms to be established in France tapping local Nokia and Orange R&D expertise

 

30 January, 2017

 

Espoo, Finland - Nokia and the Orange Group are to collaborate on the development of services that will allow industries and consumers to take advantage of the unprecedented efficiencies and business models made possible by 5G.

 

5G promises to deliver dramatic improvements in peak data speeds, network latency and agility, as well as the ability to enable new capabilities such as network slicing. This will allow operators to support a growing number of customers and potentially billions of connected IoT devices with consistent quality of service, laying the foundation for smarter cities, connected vehicles, smart factories and offices, remote healthcare and many other connected industries.

 

Under a new collaboration agreement, Nokia and Orange will drive the definition and development of these new services, with a focus on making the transition from 4G to 5G network connectivity in the most efficient way in terms of power, operations, and cost effectiveness, and with the highest level of quality and reliability. Furthermore, the companies will build on existing joint innovation programs, as well as work with other partners, to develop, trial and introduce solutions that will make 5G a commercial reality and drive the digital transformation of vertical industries.

 

Nokia and Orange will leverage the Nokia Flexi Base Station and 5G-ready AirScale radio access portfolio, the AirFrame data center platform, telco cloud and cybersecurity technologies to create applications making use of 5G's ultra-low latency and ultra-high reliability. This work will also include the application of:

  • Ultra-broadband leveraging new frequency bands
  • Cloud RAN and massive MIMO
  • IoT
  • End-to-end network slicing techniques
  • Energy efficiency techniques

 

Nokia and Orange will leverage the existing research collaboration between Orange Labs and Nokia Bell Labs and establish joint innovation platforms at the Nokia Paris Saclay premises on the outskirts of the French capital, and at the Nokia campus in Lannion, in Western France, in collaboration with two Orange's research and innovation sites, Orange Gardens in Chatillon and Orange Labs in Lannion. The companies will open up the laboratories to work with their respective innovation partners, including local enterprises, vertical application providers and local start-ups, to accelerate the ecosystem that will be created around 5G.

 

Alain Maloberti, Senior Vice President, Orange Labs Networks at Orange said: "In line with the Orange Essentials 2020 strategy, Orange places innovation at the heart of its drive to deliver an unmatched customer experience. Working with Nokia, we are preparing the evolution of our networks from 4G to 5G, with multiple services on a single infrastructure to deliver a quality tailored for each service requirement. Our new services will enhance people's lives and accelerate the digitization of vertical industries."

 

Marc Rouanne, chief innovation and operating officer at Nokia, said: "With our breadth of Radio, IP and Optics technologies, and the expertise of Bell Labs, Nokia is proud to be assisting Orange in the introduction of 5G and the application of the Future X Network paradigm. Through this collaboration, we will test 5G applications for different industry segments and measure the benefits of extremely short latency and very high speeds. We are also delighted to be applying our world-class R&D expertise in Paris and Lannion in this project."

 

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Nokia has defined a path to 5G, which it announced in September 2016, that allows leading operators to take advantage of major increases in speed and capacity where and when they need it using 4.5G, 4.5G Pro and 4.9G technologies.

 

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Friday, January 27, 2017

Nokia launches MIKA - the first digital assistant customized for telecommunications operators

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Nokia launches MIKA - the first digital assistant customized for telecommunications operators

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  • MIKA - 'Multi-purpose Intuitive Knowledge Assistant' - aids engineers' efficiency by providing voice-activated access to information
  • Powered by Nokia AVA platform, MIKA provides augmented intelligence and automated learning to access best practice
  • Nokia also introduces Predictive Repair, a Nokia AVA-powered service that forecasts potential hardware failures up to 14 days in advance

 

27 January 2017

 

Espoo, Finland - Nokia has created a customized 'digital assistant' that will improve telecom operators' efficiency by providing engineers faster access to critical information. 'MIKA' - powered by the Nokia AVA cognitive services platform and underpinned by Nokia's services expertise - will provide voice-dictated automated assistance to reduce time spent searching information resources, enabling operators to focus on key business tasks without being distracted by the complexities of multi-technology network environments.

 

MIKA - or Multi-purpose Intuitive Knowledge Assistant - is the first digital assistant 'trained' specifically for the telecom industry, designed to provide automated assistance that saves time and frees highly skilled workers to focus on critical tasks. Nokia analysis of working methods within a Network Operations Center has revealed that application of MIKA could 'give back' more than one hour of productive time every day to engineers by providing them with access to information and recommendations through the interactive user interface.

 

MIKA combines augmented intelligence with automated learning to provide access to an extensive range of tools, documents and data sources. These include the Nokia AVA knowledge library, a repository of best practice gathered from Nokia projects around the world. Using the knowledge library MIKA can provide recommendations based on similar issues seen in other networks. MIKA is available via a web interface and mobile agent so that engineers can tap into its knowledge base, wherever they are.

 

Igor Leprince, head of Global Services at Nokia, said: "Finding the right information is a daily challenge for telco engineers tasked with boosting network quality. MIKA taps into the power of the Nokia AVA platform to provide quick and accurate answers, avoiding time wasted on fruitless searches. MIKA is customized to support the specific needs of telecoms, and can deliver recommendations based on experience from networks around the world." 

 

Nokia introduces Predictive Repair

In addition to launching MIKA, Nokia introduces Predictive Repair, a service that will enable operators to reduce costs and improve network quality by moving away from break-fix approaches to hardware maintenance. This care service can predict hardware failures and recommend replacements up to 14 days in advance, with up to 95 percent accuracy. These recommendations will allow operators to improve efficiency by avoiding unnecessary site visits, wasted operations efforts, excessive inventory, and false 'No Fault Found' returns.

 

Nokia Predictive Repair is the first service of its type in the telecommunications industry. It draws on Nokia's deep hardware services expertise - correlating network, repair center and factory data. By applying Nokia Bell Labs machine learning algorithms to predict failures, the focus is on high-runner modules that generate a significant share of customer repair transactions. The service is available to operators that use Nokia 3G and 4G equipment.

 

The Nokia MIKA Digital Assistant as a Service is now available for customer trials, and will be demonstrated at the Nokia booth at Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona (Hall 3, Stand 3A10) between February 27 and March 2. Nokia Predictive Repair will be available for customer trials in March 2017.

 

 

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Nokia HundrED-hankkeen globaaliksi pääyhteistyökumppaniksi

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Nokia HundrED-hankkeen globaaliksi pääyhteistyökumppaniksi

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26.1.2017

Suomen itsenäisyyden satavuotisjuhlavuoden suurin koulutushanke HundrED etsii parhaita opetusinnovaatioita kaikkialta maailmasta ja auttaa niitä leviämään. Nokia ilmoitti tänään, että yhtiö on HundrED-hankkeen kansainvälinen pääyhteistyökumppani vuonna 2017.

Alkuvaiheessa HundrEDissa valitaan 100 innostavinta käytössä olevaa suomalaista ja 100 kansainvälistä opetusinnovaatiota. Syksyllä 2017 HundrED toteuttaa yhdessä kumppaneidensa kanssa viidessä eri maanosassa kymmenen kansainvälistä tapahtumaa, joissa vaikuttavimmat innovaatiot esitellään opettajille, päättäjille ja koulutusalan kehittäjille. Parhaat menetelmät tullaan luovuttamaan ilman korvausta maailman koulujen ja opetuksen parissa työskentelevien hyödynnettäviksi. HundrED-hankkeessa on jo mukana yli 300 koulua pelkästään Suomesta.

"Suomen ja maailman kouluissa tapahtuu valtavasti hienoja asioita, jotka ansaitsisivat huomattavasti suuremman huomion. Haluamme auttaa näitä innovaatioita leviämään. Nokian mukaantulo HundrEDin kansainväliseksi pääyhteistyökumppaniksi on tämän tavoitteen saavuttamisessa todella tärkeää.", sanoo HundrEDin luova johtaja Saku Tuominen.

"Meistä on upeaa olla mukana tässä innostavassa hankkeessa, joka on myös yhteiskunnallisesti merkittävä. Innovointi on Nokian menestyksen kulmakiviä ja olemme lisäksi vuosien varrella panostaneet huomattavasti koulutuksen ja tutkimuksen tukemiseen sekä Suomessa että kansainvälisesti. HundrED-hanke yhdistääkin hienolla tavalla nämä kaksi Nokialle tärkeää asiaa. Nokia on aidosti globaali toimija, ja meille on luontevaa tukea HundrEDia kansainvälistymisessä ja maailman koulujen arjen kehittämisessä.", kertoo Nokian yhteiskuntasuhteista vastaava johtaja Minna Aila.

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Nokia on globaali johtaja verkottuneen maailman teknologioiden kehittämisessä. Nokia Bell Labsin tutkimustyön ja innovoinnin vauhdittamana tarjoamme viestintäpalvelujen tarjoajille, viranomaisille, suuryrityksille ja kuluttajille toimialan kattavimman valikoiman tuotteita, palveluita sekä lisensointimahdollisuuksia.

 

Luomme mullistavaa tulevaisuuden teknologiaa ihmisten muuttuviin tarpeisiin rakentamalla infrastruktuurin 5G-teknologialle ja esineiden internetille sekä kehittämällä uudenlaisia virtuaalitodellisuuden ja digitaalisen terveyden sovelluksia. www.nokia.com

 

HundrED
HundrED on Suomesta lähtöisin oleva koulutuksen kehittämistä edistävä hanke, joka etsii toimivimpia koulusinnovaatioita ja auttaa niitä leviämään paitsi opettajien ja koulujen, mutta myös eri maiden välillä.

HundrEDin kansainväliset pääyhteistyökumppanit ovat Nokia ja Supercell. Suomessa virallisina pääyhteistyökumppaneina ovat OP, DNA, Supercell ja Teknologiateollisuuden 100­vuotissäätiö. HundrED on osa Suomen itsenäisyyden 100­vuotisjuhlavuoden ohjelmaa vuonna 2017. www.hundred.org

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