Nokia Launches Products for Service Convergence and Network Evolution

Nokia Launches Products for Service Convergence and Network Evolution

ESPOO, Finland, February 10/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- "There is a wide variety of opportunities today for network operators,
from voice to person-to-person multimedia, from entertainment and information
services to enterprise applications," says Simon Beresford-Wylie, Executive
Vice President and General Manager of Networks, Nokia. "The Nokia products,
services, and solutions we are showcasing at the 3GSM World Congress
illustrate our continued commitment to develop the service machinery for the
operators of converging networks."



"Convergence between fixed and mobile networks, enabled by multiradio
terminals, complementary access technologies and unified core networks, is
removing the boundaries between networks and services," adds Beresford-Wylie.
"Nokia's leadership in radio technologies, combined with innovations in new
core networks and a strengthened focus on services, make Nokia an ideal
partner to provide end-to-end solutions for operators addressing the emerging
opportunities in the mobility market."



At the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, Nokia is launching a number of new
products that reinforce its comprehensive portfolio of network solutions.



The Nokia Telecommunications Application Server (TAS) is a key part of
Nokia's offering for building a unified core network for fixed-mobile
convergence. It is a state-of-the-art SIP application server that makes
possible the total convergence of legacy voice and SIP-driven VoIP
communications by providing mobile telephony services independent of access.
Operators can offer fixed and mobile VoIP end-users the same kind of
telephony services as in today's mobile networks, such as Caller ID and SMS,
as well as Intelligent Network features such as Prepaid.



A part of the Nokia IMS solution portfolio, the Nokia TAS is built upon
the 3GPP Rel 4 compliant Nokia MSC Server system. Its functionality can be
added to any existing Nokia MSC Server with a simple upgrade, providing a
cost-efficient implementation of VoIP that meets carrier-grade requirements.
Deliveries for trials have already started.



Nokia is also launching its Dual Transfer Mode (DTM), a 3GPP-specified
technology that enables simultaneous voice and data connections in GSM/EDGE
networks. DTM opens up new revenue opportunities for GSM/EDGE operators by
enabling new applications like video sharing, while enhancing service
continuity when operators introduce WCDMA. The Nokia DTM end-to-end solution
requires only a simple software upgrade to Nokia GSM/EDGE radio networks. The
solution will be available for operator testing in fourth quarter 2005 and
commercially available in first quarter 2006.



The Nokia Flexi Intelligent Service Node is a new product for helping
operators of packet data networks to flexibly introduce and manage new data
services for the mobile mass market and thus increase data service usage. It
is the industry's first open, carrier-grade product combining high capacity,
service awareness, and integrated GGSN functionality. It allows operators to
control service access, charging, quality, and usage in a flexible and
intelligent way when delivering advanced packet-based services. It supports a
broad choice of charging models suited to a range of user traffic. With
service-aware QoS, it gives operators significant OPEX and CAPEX savings
through simplified management and optimized network resources. It supports
multi-access such as WLAN, Enhanced GPRS (EDGE), WCDMA 3G, and
circuit-switched data. The Nokia Flexi ISN is available now.



The Nokia Intelligent Content Delivery System release 3 increases the
service and subscriber awareness of the Nokia intelligent Packet Core. As
part of the release, the Nokia Intelligent Service Configurator (ICS) and
Nokia Profile Manager (NPM) are introduced as pre-integrated elements of the
ICD system. The Nokia ICS lets operators define, provision, and manage
end-user services consisting of multiple service components, while the NPM
allows IP services to be activated and charged on a subscription basis, plus
it allows both operators and subscribers to create and modify personalized
end-user profiles.



Nokia Intelligent Content Delivery System release 3 also includes Double
Wallet functionality, enabling business customers to charge work-related and
personal data service usage to different accounts under the same
subscription. The Nokia Intelligent Content Delivery System has already been
deployed in 36 networks globally. Release 3 will be available in third
quarter 2005.



Nokia Push to talk over Cellular (PoC) Solution release 1.5 adds
important new features to Nokia's market-leading push to talk solution. It
enables enhancements such as dial-out group calling, which allows users to
initiate group calls to temporary groups, as well as MSISDN dialing, which
lowers barriers for GSM subscribers by allowing them to use their normal
mobile numbers for push to talk. The release also includes interface
enhancements to allow the interconnection of PoC services between operators,
an important feature as the market moves towards wider adoption of push to
talk services. The release is available in second quarter 2005.



Nokia Presence Solution 2.0 brings support for SIP, which allows
operators to apply Presence to SIP-based applications, such as PoC. This will
allow PoC users to see whether another mobile user is available for a PoC
call before initiating the call. Release 2.0 will be available in second
quarter 2005.



Audio messaging is an easy-to-use service based on multimedia messaging
that allows consumers to send voice clips over the air. To support the
mass-market adoption of this attractive new service, Nokia also introduces at
Cannes support for legacy phones within its MMS network solution. The Nokia
Multimedia Application Gateway will enable mobile users to send audio
messages also to phones that do not support MMS, thereby expanding the market
for this new messaging service. Nokia is the only MMS infrastructure provider
to offer legacy support specifically designed for audio messaging. The
solution is available in second quarter 2005.



Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and
sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to
each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and
innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging,
games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services
for network operators and corporations.



www.nokia.com.






Source: Nokia

Media Enquiries: Nokia, Networks, Communications, Tel. +358-7180-38198, E-mail: networks.communications@nokia.com . Nokia, Communications, Tel. +358-7180-34900, www.nokia.com


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