During the two-day event, the common theme of delivering optimized user experience resonated throughout the technology presentations, new product introductions and application and services demonstrations. In addition to introducing seven new mobile phones, Nokia outlined its multiradio business strategy and showcased advanced development tools for the growing Forum Nokia community.

 

"A 'consumer-first mindset' remains at the core of everything we do at Nokia. Whether it's a designer sketching a new mobile phone concept or a hardware engineer designing complex technology enablers such as multiradio or video sharing , the consumer experience is always at the forefront," said Pertti Korhonen, Chief Technology Officer, Nokia. "In order to achieve truly global appeal, mobile products and services must be intuitive and easy to use - something we refer to as very human technology. With this goal in mind, Nokia continues to drive global co-operation with technology specialists, designers, operators and customers, including Forum Nokia and Series 60 Product Creation Communities, to ensure that technology, usability and design work together in harmony to achieve the ultimate user experience.

 

"Simple Pleasures": Seven new handsets emphasize ease-of-use

 

In response to the growing consumer demand for simplicity, Nokia today unveiled seven new mobile phones that emphasize ease-of-use and intuitive design. The new products bolster Nokia's growing WCDMA/GSM and CDMA portfolio - mobile phones targeted to consumers looking for familiar technologies and stylish designs to complement their everyday lifestyle.

 

The new products introduced today included the Nokia 6280, a sliding 3G model equipped with both a 2-megapixel and a VGA camera, ideal for real time video sharing and two-way video calls. The Nokia 6270 features a 2-megapixel camera with flash as well as an easy-to-use music player that supports a variety of digital sound formats. The Nokia 6111 packs a lot of features in a small, sliding package. This petite model is highlighted by its megapixel camera, which intuitively works in either landscape or portrait mode. The Nokia 6060 demonstrates that a sophisticated design is available at all price points, including this attractive fold format.

 

For CDMA markets, Nokia unveiled the Nokia 6265, a sophisticated 2-megapixel cameraphone in a modern sliding design. In addition, two entry-level CDMA models were unveiled: the folding Nokia 2255 and the Nokia 2125, a traditional monoblock design.

 

Series 60 and Series 40 in the Spotlight

 

A number of significant technology milestones were announced at Nokia Connection, including the new Series 60 browser, which Nokia will build on open source components. It will be the default browser of the world leading smartphone software, the Series 60 Platform.  Nokia has cumulatively shipped 25 million Series 60 enabled devices by end of May 2005.

 

Creating new opportunities for mobile application development, Forum Nokia announced the Series 40 Platform 3rd Edition, which opens the door to rich multimedia applications in the high-volume device range.

 

Mobile Enterprise Voice Offers Greater Freedom in or Out of the Office

 

With voice being the largest enterprise application when it comes to spending and numbers of users, Enterprise Solutions today introduced a comprehensive strategy to significantly increase the options businesses have to optimize their voice services. As part of the industry-leading collaborations announced today, Nokia will offer a suite of advanced enterprise voice mobility options, from intelligent call routing to voice over IP connectivity between mobile devices and company PBXs. Intelligent call handling, assistant answered lines, server-based call logging and recording are just a few examples of what will be possible in a converged fixed-mobile enterprise voice service. Employees also benefit from a single, simple solution that offers greater freedom in or out of the office.

 

WiMAX added to future technology portfolio

 

At Nokia Connection 2005, Nokia outlined its multiradio strategy, including attractive broadband wireless solutions for operators and consumers. 3GPP technologies, including WCDMA (UMTS), and its evolved versions HSDPA, HSUPA and Internet-HSPA remain at the core of Nokia's technology portfolio, along with the development of 3.9G. Furthermore, Nokia will add WiMAX to its future technology portfolio, providing high capacity wireless broadband connectivity in metropolitan areas.

 

Additionally, Nokia introduced a comprehensive set of network services and solutions initiatives, simplifying critical issues such as deployment of new services and charging. The Nokia Unified Charging Suite allows operators to differentiate themselves from the competition by applying different charging methods for different services. This also benefits the consumer, who can benefit from different payment methods and cost control mechanisms. Nokia Service Delivery Framework offers a holistic conceptual approach for operator looking to seize new service offering opportunities in a rapid and cost-efficient way.

 

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