Nokia and Asiacell to boost network performance with next-gen microwave network in Iraq

    

 

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Nokia and Asiacell to boost network performance with next-gen microwave network in Iraq

 

• In the five-year deal, Nokia's Wavence microwave packet radio will help Asiacell address demand for more capacity and provide fiber-like connectivity everywhere, including remote and difficult-to-reach areas
• Asiacell's subscribers will benefit from a more reliable and ubiquitous network, delivering at the same time higher-speed and lower-latency

 

31 Aug 2021

 

Baghdad, Iraq – Nokia today announced that Asiacell Telecom, Iraq's leading telecommunications services provider, has chosen Nokia to build its next-generation microwave network. This new microwave network will be essential to meet the capacity and provide the ultra-low latency required to delivering compelling experiences to end users. For this project, Nokia will replace legacy microwave equipment by either modernizing or deploying approximately 3,000 network links across multiple locations in Iraq over the next five years.

 

Nokia will deploy products from its industry-leading Wavence microwave packet radio portfolio to help Asiacell simplify network operations for improved cost efficiency and performance. Nokia Wavence ultra-broadband transceivers will further enable Asiacell to provide fiber-like connectivity even in areas where fiber cannot be deployed. Asiacell will benefit from enhanced network capabilities, allowing it to support ever-increasing demands for data.

 

As part of this renewed partnership, Asiacell will leverage its existing Nokia Network Services Platform (NSP) deployment for managing the complete set of Nokia transport equipment. This will enable automation for rapid equipment commissioning, optimizing network performance, and the automating of operational tasks, thus simplifying microwave integration into Asiacell's existing network environment. By utilizing Nokia's NSP, Asiacell will also be able to use the network automation capabilities to ensure maximum network service performance and reliability.

 

The project marks yet another milestone for Nokia and Asiacell as they strengthen their partnership with the vision of providing the best-in-class telecom services across Iraq. Recently, Asiacell had selected Nokia to provide nationwide network optimization for two years, which started in January 2021. While Nokia is already transforming Asiacell's network operations, the Wavence portfolio will further ensure Asiacell's seamless transition to next generation technology.

 

Amer Sunna, CEO and Managing Director of Asiacell, said: "We are pleased to extend our partnership with Nokia by trusting them with yet another project. Improving network performance and enhancing the end-user experience has always been our top priority and having Nokia as a strategic partner is helping us achieve this. By leveraging Nokia's global scale, we look forward to building a future-proof network that will help us meet the growing mobile traffic demand in Iraq."

 

Rima Manna, Head of the Middle East Market Unit at Nokia MEA, said: "We're delighted that Asiacell has turned to us again to build a reliable and futureproof microwave network. With our Wavence portfolio, we are confident of providing the best-in-class microwave enabling Asiacell to easily upgrade to next-generation technology. This microwave network modernization will allow Asiacell to provide differentiated services and enhance its revenue by introducing new and innovative services."

 

Resources:

• Microwave Transmission Wavence
• Network Services Platform

 

About Nokia

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As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.

 

Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.

 

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Nokia and Indosat Mega Media bring smart Wi-Fi for improved broadband experience in Indonesia

    

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Nokia and Indosat Mega Media bring smart Wi-Fi for improved broadband experience in Indonesia 

 

• Nokia WiFi mesh allows Indosat Mega Media to provide a superior broadband experience to its subscribers with improved speed and coverage 
• Nokia is Indosat Mega Media's preferred partner for providing world-class Wi-Fi solution to its home and enterprise subscribers 

 

30 August 2021 

 

Jakarta, Indonesia – Nokia today announced that Indosat Mega Media (IndosatM2), a subsidiary of Indosat, is using Nokia WiFi mesh solution to provide an improved broadband experience to its home and enterprise customers across the country. The solution, including Nokia WiFi Beacon devices, allows IndosatM2 to provide comprehensive coverage throughout the premises. 

 

As IndosatM2's preferred partner, Nokia provides a Wi-Fi mesh solution, enabling IndosatM2 to offer the broadband services under the brand name GiGAmaze. Nokia has also set up a Customer Experience Center at IndosatM2's office to demonstrate the differentiated experience powered by its Wi-Fi mesh solution. 

 

Nokia's Wi-Fi mesh technology provides seamless and consistent coverage in all corners of the home or office, thus ensuring improved range and speed compared with a traditional router. 

 

IndosatM2's subscribers are able to easily install and manage their Wi-Fi connection through a mobile application. The Nokia WiFi mesh solution comes with the in-built capability to opt for the Wi-Fi channel with the best speed and least interference, providing an ultra-high speed and low latency customer experience which allows IndosatM2's subscribers to enjoy applications that require reliable and high-speed broadband without interruption.  

 

Edi Riyanto, Chief Executive Officer, Indosat Mega Media, said: "There is a growing dependency on broadband after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. With Nokia's field-proven Wi-Fi mesh solution, we are able to offer reliable and consistent indoor coverage, thus enabling our subscribers to leverage best-in-class broadband to carry out their professional and personal tasks without disruption." 

 

KP Goh, Head of Indonesia at Nokia, said: "Our industry-leading Nokia WiFi Beacon is a whole-home mesh solution, helping service providers across the world to offer seamless and reliable broadband coverage to their subscribers. The end-user can easily manage the device through the mobile app and the mesh solution ensures a world-class network performance. We are delighted to partner with Indosat Mega Media to provide our field-proven Nokia WiFi Beacon devices to its customers."

 

Resources:

• Web page: Nokia Home WiFi
• Web page: Nokia WiFi Beacon

 

About Nokia

At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

 

As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.

 

Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.

 

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Muutokset Nokia Oyj:n omien osakkeiden omistuksessa

    

Nokia Oyj

Pörssitiedote

25.8.2021 klo 17.10

 

Muutokset Nokia Oyj:n omien osakkeiden omistuksessa

Espoo – Nokia on tänään luovuttanut 4 851 070 yhtiön hallussa ollutta Nokian osaketta (NOKIA) vastikkeetta suorituksena Nokian työntekijöiden osakesäästöohjelmaan osallistuneille ohjelman ehtojen mukaisesti. Osakkeiden luovutus perustuu 4.2.2021 julkistettuun hallituksen päätökseen yhtiön hallussa olevien osakkeiden antamisesta ohjelmien mukaisten sitoumusten täyttämiseksi.

 

Nokia Oyj:n hallussa olevien omien osakkeiden lukumäärä luovutuksen jälkeen on 29 448 114.

 

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Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

    

Nokia Corporation

Stock Exchange Release

25 August 2021 at 17:10 EET

 

Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

Espoo, Finland – A total of 4 851 070 Nokia shares (NOKIA) held by the company were today transferred without consideration to participants of Nokia's employee share purchase plan in accordance with the rules of the plan. The transfer is based on the resolution of the Board of Directors to issue shares held by the company to settle its commitments to participants of the plans as announced on February 4, 2021.

 

The number of own shares held by Nokia Corporation following the transfer is 29 448 114.

 

About Nokia

At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

 

As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.

 

Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.

 

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Email: press.services@nokia.com

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Nokia makes scholarships pledge to improve representation of underrepresented communities in technology

    

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Nokia makes scholarships pledge to improve representation of underrepresented communities in technology

 

• Nokia collaborates with online learning platform Udacity and Blacks In Technology Foundation.
• Over 300 scholarships on offer for Nanodegree programs, which are fully online and can be completed alongside further studies or full-time work.
• The programs cover a broad range of core tech competencies, from cloud computing and programming to artificial intelligence and data science, available from elementary to advanced levels.
  
  

24 August 2021

 

Espoo, Finland – Nokia has today announced the launch of a scholarship program aimed at providing greater opportunities for underrepresented communities in the technology industry. Working together with online learning and talent transformation platform Udacity and Blacks In Technology (BIT) Foundation, Nokia will offer over 300 scholarships, with a focus on empowering students and career changers from underrepresented communities.

The fully funded scholarships cover a range of core tech competencies, from cloud computing and programming to artificial intelligence and data science, and are available from introductory to advanced levels. The successful candidates will be able to select courses on topics such as AI Programming with Python, Java Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Intermediate Python, and Cloud DevOps Engineering.

 

The courses will be provided by Udacity, whose Nanodegree® programs are fully online and designed to be completed alongside further studies or full-time work, making them accessible to anyone regardless of their position or profession. Scholarships are open to applicants based anywhere in the world, to both students and industry professionals who wish to further develop their technology skills.

 

Scholarship recipients will also have access to support and networking provided by the BIT Foundation, including mentorship, tutoring, and post-completion career support resources. Nokia will also work closely with its African-American employee resource group ABLE (Advancing Black Leadership and Excellence) to further promote the initiative.

 

"We are committed to creating technology that helps the world act together, but to do so, the technology industry must reflect the world around us," said Karoliina Loikkanen, Global Head of Sustainability at Nokia. "This initiative further expands our activities to drive greater inclusion and diversity through concrete actions that provide opportunities to underrepresented communities and individuals, irrespective of background or ethnicity. Education forms a key part of this. Diverse businesses are shown to perform better, and we intend to encourage students who successfully complete one of the programs to apply for positions within Nokia."

 

"Education is one of the most important ways for us to help remove the barriers to diversity in tech. By providing access to resources that are designed to nurture and develop people's skills, we can help get more Black talent into the technology space," said Dennis Schultz, Executive Director at the BIT Foundation. "We are pleased to see major industry players like Nokia stepping up to the plate with Udacity and addressing the issue head-on in order to drive forward digital transformation and improve much-needed Black representation in tech."

 

"We have joined forces with Nokia and Blacks In Technology Foundation because we believe that it is vital to continue to create opportunities for underrepresented groups to build careers in the field of technology," said Gabe Dalporto, CEO at Udacity. "Democratizing access to digital skills training will create life-changing opportunities for people, and these scholarships will ensure we continue to take measurable steps to increase the participation of Black people in the technology sector."

 

Applications are now open. For more information about the scholarship program and how to enter, visit: https://www.nokia.com/about-us/sustainability/improving-lives/tech-and-underrepresented-communities/

 

About Nokia

At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

 

As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.

 

Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.

 

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About Udacity

 

Udacity is a global, online training platform powering digital transformation and accelerated time-to-market initiatives for Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises. Udacity programmes provide industry-created practitioner skills through a series of Nanodegree® programmes consisting of online courses and real-world projects in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, autonomous systems, and cloud computing, among other disciplines. Udacity collaborates with expert instructors and over 200 global industry partners including AT&T, Google, Facebook, Mercedes-Benz, and NVIDIA to power technical education. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., the private company has operations in the United Kingdom, Egypt, Germany, India, and the United Arab Emirates. For more information, please visit www.udacity.com

 

About the Blacks in Technology Foundation

 

Founded in 2008 and established in 2012, Blacks In Technology LLC is the largest community and media organization that focuses on people of African descent in the technology industry. Through community-focused activities, events and outreach, The Blacks In Technology (BIT) Foundation is "Stomping the Divide" by establishing a blueprint of world-class technical excellence and innovation by providing resources, guidance, networking, and opportunities for members to share their expertise and advance their careers.

 

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Nokia expands 5G radio and core contract with A1 Telekom Austria Group into new markets

    

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Nokia expands 5G radio and core contract with A1 Telekom Austria Group into new markets

 

• Nokia extends 5G RAN and Core solutions to Bulgaria, Serbia, and Slovenia
• The deal continues Nokia's long-standing partnership with A1 Telekom Austria Group

 

23 August 2021

 

Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it has been selected by A1 Telekom Austria Group (A1) to extend its 5G footprint outside of Austria into Bulgaria, Serbia, and Slovenia. The multi-country single vendor deal will see Nokia provide 5G RAN solutions from its comprehensive AirScale portfolio to all three markets and 5G Standalone core network to Serbia and Slovenia. The deployment is already underway in Bulgaria and is expected to start imminently in all other markets. 

 

Nokia is already providing comprehensive 5G coverage across Austria and will evolve its strategic partnership with A1 with this expanded deal. Nokia will provide equipment from its AirScale portfolio including 5G RAN and other Nokia AirScale radio access products which will deliver incredible speeds, connectivity, and capacity to their subscribers.

 

Nokia's cloud-native 5G Standalone Core software leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence and will enable near zero-touch automation capabilities for A1 in Serbia and Slovenia to drive greater scale and reliability. Nokia's open 5G Standalone Core architecture will also give A1 the flexibility to be responsive to market demands while controlling costs at a time of growing network complexity by streamlining operations and unlocking crucial capabilities, such as network slicing.

 

Nokia will support A1 in their efforts to cover all major populated communities as well as main roads within the next 5 years. The rollout will also offer innovative new services to consumers as well as vertical industries such as Industry 4.0. A1 is committed to continually improving and expanding its network infrastructure to maintain its position as market leader.

 

Nokia is a long-standing partner of A1 and had worked collaboratively to introduce 3G and 4G mobile networks as well as Austria's largest fiber-optic network and multiple private wireless campus installations.

 

Alex Kuchar, Group Director Technology & Future Services at A1 Telekom Austria Group said: "As we take steps towards the introduction of 5G in these new markets it is imperative we have the best network infrastructure to offer our customers commercial 5G services that delivers all the technological advantages and benefits of 5G. We are therefore pleased to continue our partnership with Nokia and I looked forward to working collaboratively with them to deploy market-leading digital services on this multi-market project."

 

Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks, Nokia, said: "We are delighted to have been selected by A1 Telekom Austria Group to support their rollout of our AirScale 5G RAN and core technology across Bulgaria, Serbia and Slovenia. They continue to place their trust in our technology and are committed to delivering best-in-class services to their subscribers around the world. We look forward to working collaboratively with them moving forward."

 

Resources:

Nokia AirScale

Nokia 5G RAN

Nokia 5G Core

Nokia Registers

Nokia Network Exposure Function

Nokia Signaling

Nokia Cloud Platform

 

About Nokia

At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

 

As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.

 

Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.

 

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Nokia addresses network security as part of its 5G certification program

    

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Nokia addresses network security as part of its 5G certification program

• Mission critical networks supported by 5G require comprehensive end-to-end security solutions
• New course addresses the challenges faced by all industries, governments, and individuals in securing 5G systems

 

19 August 2021

 

Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced a new professional level 5G course and certification aimed at network security. The Nokia Bell Labs 5G Secured Networks course is part of Nokia's program to train and certify industry professionals on 5G technology, from network access to application management.

The newly launched Nokia Bell Labs 5G Secured Networks course addresses the vulnerabilities faced by all industries, governments and individuals to secure 5G systems. Given that 5G is becoming a key element of emerging mission-critical Industry 4.0 solutions, securing 5G networks has moved to the forefront as an industry imperative, for which comprehensive end-to-end solutions are needed.

 

Geert Van Wauwe, Chief Security Officer at Nokia, said: "5G will empower new services and applications beyond our imagination. However, user acceptance will be based on trust that information has not been breached and services cannot be compromised. Therefore, the Nokia Bell Labs 5G Secured Networks course and certification are essential for educating professionals to a high level of understanding on how to build and operate secure 5G networks."

 

Sergio Fasce, Head of People Services at Nokia, said: "With security breaches dominating news headlines at an alarming rate, the Nokia Bell Labs 5G Secured Networks Certification Program brings a greater awareness to network susceptibility and safeguards, along with the means to address them. We are pleased to have partnered with our colleagues at Nokia Bell Labs to deliver a training program addressing arguably the most timely and impactful issue facing the communications industry today."

The 8-hour web-based course, which can be completed at the learner's own pace, covers the processes, tools, technologies and resources needed to implement an effective program that proactively prevents and resolves threats to network security. Course participants will examine the role of 5G security in network, software and cloud environments, and they will apply an understanding of security threats, protections and potential responses through a series of real-world case study exercises.

The Nokia Bell Labs 5G Certification Program is a first-of-its-kind program that offers professionals across the information and communications technology (ICT) industry two levels of certification – Associate and Professional – that deliver essential knowledge covering everything from the basics of 5G networks to professional level planning and design. This course is the fourth of the Nokia Bell Labs 5G Professional Level Certification Program, and nearly 30,000 individuals across many industries have registered for 5G certification courses since its February 2020 launch.

 

As a leader in cellular technology R&D and standardization, Nokia is in a unique position to address network security challenges in the 5G world. Nokia has implemented more than 500 security projects worldwide over the past 15 years, and plays an active role in more than five standardization bodies that are shaping the latest in security standards and best practices. It is also number one in granted essential 5G patents, with more than 3,500 5G patent families declared essential for 5G. Driven by world-class innovations from across the organization, including the renowned Nokia Bell Labs, it has played a leading role in contributing technologies to 5G, working with 3GPP to establish 5G standards and enabling the rollout of 5G networks. 

 

Resources

• Website: Nokia Bell Labs Certification Program
• Video: Nokia Bell Labs Secured Networks

About Nokia

At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

 

As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.

 

Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.

 

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