Nokia wins People's Republic of China Friendship Award for TD-LTE contribution

Source: Nokia - Press Releases - September 30, 2014 

Nokia wins People's Republic of China Friendship Award for TD-LTE contribution 

Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai confers award upon Markus Borchert, president of Greater China region at Nokia Networks 

Achievement underlines Nokia's outstanding contribution to standardization, globalization of 4G/TD-LTE technology 

Beijing, China - Nokia today received the prestigious People's Republic of China Friendship Award hosted by the country's State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs. Markus Borchert, president of the Greater China region at Nokia Networks, accepted the award from Ma Kai, Vice Premier of China, for the company's long-standing commitment and dedication to developing the TD-LTE technology standard. This is the highest level recognition awarded by the Chinese government to non-Chinese experts for their contributions to the country's economic and social progress.

Nokia is a pioneer in driving the technology and global market development for TD-LTE, resulting in the creation of a rich worldwide ecosystem and a large supply chain in China. In 1998, Nokia was the first international company to strongly promote TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE as global standards. Since then, it has built up the full value chain for TD-LTE including product management, research and development, manufacturing, logistics, global marketing, sales and services in the country.

"This award is a wonderful recognition of Nokia's long-standing commitment to create win-win outcomes between China and Europe by jointly innovating and developing global markets with TD-LTE technology, which is being adopted on all continents around the globe. This technology is an important enabler for social and economic growth in China, and we are proud of our leadership position here. This achievement marks an important milestone in our journey towards becoming the top foreign telecommunications vendor in the country," said Markus Borchert.

"Since 1998, we have worked in close collaboration with the Chinese government, academia and the operator community to strengthen the foundation of TD-LTE. I dedicate this award to the Nokia team for wholeheartedly supporting the Chinese government in its endeavors to further enhance the growth potential of the communications industry and generate employment opportunities in the country."

Click here to download the photo of Markus Borchert receiving the award from Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai.

China Mobile, the world's largest wireless operator, recently recognized Nokia as its largest non-Chinese 4G network vendor and ranked Nokia as a leader in the quality assessment of its commercial TD-LTE network. Nokia also won the Outstanding Contribution to TD Technology Award presented by the Telecommunication Development Industry Alliance (TDIA).

For more information on Nokia's mobile broadband capabilities, including a video overview, follow this link. To share your thoughts on the topic, join the discussion with @nokianetworks on Twitter using #mobilebroadband and #TDLTE. For expert insights, visit our blog.


About Nokia
Nokia invests in technologies important in a world where billions of devices are connected. We are focused on three businesses: network infrastructure software, hardware and services, which we offer through Nokia Networks; location intelligence, which we provide through HERE; and advanced technology development and licensing, which we pursue through Nokia Technologies. Each of these businesses is a leader in its respective field.

Nokia Networks is the world's specialist in mobile broadband. From the first ever call on GSM, to the first call on LTE, we operate at the forefront of each generation of mobile technology. Our global experts invent the new capabilities our customers need in their networks. We provide the world's most efficient mobile networks, the intelligence to maximize the value of those networks, and the services to make it all work seamlessly. www.nsn.com // http://company.nokia.com

BlackBerry Named a Leader in Enterprise Mobile Management

Source: BlackBerry - Press Releases - September 30, 2014 

BlackBerry Named a Leader in Enterprise Mobile Management 

BlackBerry achieves the highest score in the “Strategy” category

Waterloo, ON – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, today announced that it has been named a “Leader” in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Mobile Management, Q3 2014.1 

Forrester Research, Inc. evaluated BlackBerry along with 14 other of the most significant mobile device management vendors. BlackBerry earned the highest score in Strategy as well as Global Presence, and tied for the top ranking in Market Presence, which considers revenue, install base and partners. In addition, BlackBerry received the highest possible score in 12 of the 27 criteria measured by Forrester, including Network Security, Future Vision, and Support.

According to Forrester Research, “As other vendors have rushed to offer competitive alternatives to BlackBerry’s platform, the company has had to reinvent itself around the characteristics that made it a Leader previously - and its strong commitment to enterprise mobility and security has paid off.”

“Security is our cornerstone and BlackBerry remains laser focused on developing and delivering the solutions enterprises around the globe have come to expect from us,” said John Sims, President, Global Enterprise Services, BlackBerry. “Our mobility solutions are in government agencies and enterprises around the world because customers trust the experience we’ve built over the decades. With current and future BlackBerry offerings, we will leverage our experience in security to create solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers, from cross-platform support for BYOD programs to the management of Internet of Things.”

Forrester Research also noted in the report, “Continued investments in collaboration applications and a strong vision that incorporates a strategy for Internet of Things management and automotive support have placed BlackBerry in a Leader position.”

Today BlackBerry is the dominant mobile device management (MDM) leader with more customers than its top three competitors combined. Since the EZ Pass migration program launched on March 31, 2014, 3.4 million new BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 (BES10) client access licenses have been claimed by customers worldwide. More than 840,000 of these licenses have been traded in from competitors’ MDM platforms.

To achieve this position and increase the value that BlackBerry brings to customers, the company continues to make investments and expand beyond MDM capabilities into other value-added services. Recent highlights of this strategy include:

• The acquisition of Movirtu, a provider of virtual identity solutions. Movirtu’s technology allows multiple numbers to be active on a single device in order to improve device management and provide split billing for voice, messaging, data and applications.
• The launch of BBM Protected, the first solution in the eBBM™ Suite for secure enterprise-class messaging. This service brings regulated industries the most secure and reliable real-time mobile messaging experience in the industry by offering an enhanced security model for BBM messages sent between BlackBerry smartphones.
• The establishment of the BlackBerry Technology Solutions (BTS) business unit. This group comprises of the company’s innovative technology assets, including QNX (embedded software), Project Ion (Internet of Things application platform), Certicom (cryptography applications), and Paratek (RF antenna tuning), as well as BlackBerry’s extensive patent portfolio. BTS will focus on the company’s long-term growth strategy on the Internet of Things and will maximize BlackBerry’s intellectual property and patents to create operational synergies and new revenue streams.

[1] Forrester Research, Inc. " The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Mobile Management, Q3 2014, " by Christian Kane and Tyler Shields, September 30, 2014.

About BlackBerry

A global leader in mobile communications, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols “BB” on the Toronto Stock Exchange and "BBRY" on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.BlackBerry.com.

iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus Available in China on Friday, October 17

Source: Apple - Press Releases - September 30, 2014 

iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus Available in China on Friday, October 17 

Pre-orders Begin Friday, October 10

BEIJING—September 30, 2014—Apple® today announced that iPhone® 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the biggest advancements in iPhone history, will be available in China beginning Friday, October 17 from the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores, and an expansive network of retail stores through all three major carriers and Apple Authorized Resellers. With support for TD-LTE and FDD-LTE, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus provide customers access to 4G/LTE networks from China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom across mainland China. Customers can pre-order iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus from the Apple Online Store beginning Friday, October 10. Beginning Tuesday, October 14, customers can reserve the new iPhones for in-store pick-up starting Friday, October 17.

“We are thrilled to bring iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to our customers in China on all three carriers at launch,” said Apple’s CEO Tim Cook. “With support for TD-LTE and FDD-LTE, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus customers will have access to high-speed mobile networks from China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom for an incredible experience.”

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are the biggest advancements in iPhone history, featuring two new models with stunning 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina® HD displays, and packed with innovative technologies in an all-new dramatically thin and seamless design that is still comfortable to hold and easy to use. Both models are better in every way and include: the Apple-designed A8 chip with second generation 64-bit desktop-class architecture for blazing fast performance and power efficiency; advanced iSight® and FaceTime® HD cameras; and ultrafast wireless technologies.

The new iPhones include iOS 8, the biggest release since the App Store℠, featuring a simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience with new Messages and Photos features, predictive typing for Apple’s QuickType™ keyboard and Family Sharing. iOS 8 also includes the new Health app, giving you a clear overview of your health and fitness data and iCloud Drive℠, so you can store files and access them from anywhere. 

Pricing & Availability
iPhone 6 comes in gold, silver or space gray, and is available in China for a suggested retail price of 5,288 (RMB) for the 16GB model, 6,088 (RMB) for the 64GB model and, for the first time, a new 128GB model for 6,888 (RMB). iPhone 6 Plus comes in gold, silver or space gray, and is available in China for a suggested retail price of 6,088 (RMB) for the 16GB model, 6,888 (RMB) for the 64GB model and 7,788 (RMB) for the new 128GB model. Both models are available in China from the Apple Online Store (www.apple.com), by reservation only from Apple’s retail stores, and through China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom and Apple Authorized Resellers beginning Friday, October 17. Customers can pre-order iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus from the Apple Online Store beginning Friday, October 10. Beginning Tuesday, October 14, customers can reserve the new iPhones for in-store pick-up starting Friday, October 17.

Exercises with stock options of Nokia Corporation

Source: Nokia - Press Releases - September 26, 2014 

Exercises with stock options of Nokia Corporation

Espoo, Finland - Based on Nokia Corporation's 2011 Stock Option Plan a total of 9 875 Nokia shares were subscribed for between September 15 and September 22, 2014. The subscription price was EUR 5.76 per share. The total amount of the subscription price, EUR 56,880, will be recorded in the fund for invested non-restricted equity and, consequently, the share capital of the company does not increase.

The amount of Nokia shares after registration of the shares in the Trade Register is 3 745 004 217 shares. Each share carries one vote. The new shares carry all the shareholder rights as of the registration date September 26, 2014. The shares are subject to trading in NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Oy together with other Nokia shares (NOK1V) as of September 26, 2014.

About NokiaNokia invests in technologies important in a world where billions of devices are connected. We are focused on three businesses: network infrastructure software, hardware and services, which we offer through Nokia Networks; location intelligence, which we provide through HERE; and advanced technology development and licensing, which we pursue through Nokia Technologies. Each of these businesses is a leader in its respective field. http://company.nokia.com

Notification under Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Market Act: holdings of BlackRock, Inc. in Nokia Corporation below 5% (2)

Source: Nokia - Press Releases - September 25, 2014 

Notification under Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Market Act: holdings of BlackRock, Inc. in Nokia Corporation below 5% (2)

Espoo, Finland - According to information received by Nokia Corporation, the holdings of BlackRock, Inc. in Nokia, through its controlled undertakings has decreased to below 5% of the share capital and voting rights of Nokia on September 23, 2014.

BlackRock, Inc. is addressed at 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055, USA and its USA Tax identification number is 32-0174421.

About NokiaNokia invests in technologies important in a world where billions of devices are connected. We are focused on three businesses: network infrastructure software, hardware and services, which we offer through Nokia Networks; location intelligence, which we provide through HERE; and advanced technology development and licensing, which we pursue through Nokia Technologies. Each of these businesses is a leader in its respective field. http://company.nokia.com

Notification under Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Market Act: holdings of BlackRock, Inc. in Nokia Corporation exceeded 5% (1)

Source: Nokia - Press Releases - September 24, 2014 

Notification under Chapter 9, Section 10 of the Finnish Securities Market Act: holdings of BlackRock, Inc. in Nokia Corporation exceeded 5% (1)

Espoo, Finland - According to information received by Nokia Corporation, the holdings of BlackRock, Inc. in Nokia have exceeded 5% of the share capital and voting rights of Nokia.

On September 22, 2014, the holdings of BlackRock, Inc. in Nokia, through its controlled undertakings, comprising of both shares and convertible bonds issued by Nokia, amounted to a total of 188 139 957 shares, corresponding to approximately 5.02% of the total number of shares and voting rights of Nokia.

The above total holdings comprise of 179 656 351 Nokia shares, corresponding to approximately 4.80% of the total number of shares and voting rights of Nokia, and convertible bonds issued by Nokia that would, upon conversion based on the current conversion price result to a holding of 8 483 606 Nokia shares, corresponding to approximately 0.23% of the current total number of shares and voting rights of Nokia. The maturity date of the convertible bonds is October 26, 2017.

BlackRock, Inc. is addressed at 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055, USA and its USA Tax identification number is 32-0174421.

About Nokia

Nokia invests in technologies important in a world where billions of devices are connected. We are focused on three businesses: network infrastructure software, hardware and services, which we offer through Nokia Networks; location intelligence, which we provide through HERE; and advanced technology development and licensing, which we pursue through Nokia Technologies. Each of these businesses is a leader in its respective field. http://company.nokia.com

BlackBerry Passport Redefines Productivity for Mobile Professionals with Boundary-Breaking Design and Features

Source: BlackBerry - Press Releases - September 24, 2014 

BlackBerry Passport Redefines Productivity for Mobile Professionals with Boundary-Breaking Design and Features 

1:1 Aspect Ratio and Touch-Enabled Keyboard Challenge Industry’s Status Quo

Waterloo, ON – Continuing its strategy to arm mobile professionals with tools that make them more productive, BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, today launched the BlackBerry® Passport. Featuring a large square touch screen and new QWERTY touch-enabled keyboard, the BlackBerry Passport is a device purpose-built for productivity-driven business professionals who want a smartphone that empowers them with the mobile tools they need to get things done, without sacrificing style or portability.

“As we set out to design BlackBerry Passport, we were guided by a simple yet challenging idea – to set aside the limitations of traditional design and to instead simply build a device that fundamentally changes the way business professionals get work done on their smartphone,” said John Chen, Executive Chairman and CEO at BlackBerry. “The BlackBerry Passport was created to drive productivity and to break through the sea of rectangular-screen, all-touch devices.”

Thoughtful Design for the Mobile Professional

Inspired by actual passports, the universal symbol of mobility, the size and form factor of BlackBerry Passport is portable enough to easily tuck into pockets and use wherever you go. Utilizing premium, robust materials such as Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 for the display and forged stainless steel for added strength, BlackBerry Passport will provide the durability business professionals require in a smartphone.  

The large square screen is optimized for viewing and creating content, and will make everyday tasks like reading and writing emails, reviewing and editing documents, web browsing, and map navigation, more comfortable and effortless. The BlackBerry Passport includes the industry’s first touch-enabled keyboard with gestures that make typing, editing and navigating more efficient and accurate. BlackBerry's physical QWERTY keyboards have always made it easier for users to create polished, professional communications with exceptional accuracy. BlackBerry Passport's new QWERTY keyboard is almost four times more accurate than BlackBerry® 10 virtual keyboards – the error rate is on average 74% lower – so there are fewer typos to get in the way of what you’re trying to say.

The BlackBerry Passport along with Porsche Design P’9983 smartphone from BlackBerry®, are the first devices to launch on BlackBerry’s latest OS platform, BlackBerry® 10.3. They come preloaded with new productivity-enhancing features including BlackBerry® Blend and BlackBerry® Assistant, as well as the BlackBerry® World™ storefront and Amazon Appstore, offering access to the very best apps for work and play.

BlackBerry Blend

BlackBerry Blend brings messaging and content that is on your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer and tablet. Get instant message notifications, read and respond to your work and personal email, BBM™ or text messages, and access your documents, calendar, contacts and media in real time on whatever device you are on, powered by your BlackBerry. BlackBerry Blend is being introduced on the BlackBerry Passport and will work across desktop operating systems, including Mac OS X 10.7 +, Windows® 7+ and Android™ tablets running Android 4.4+ via cellular, USB or Wi-Fi connections. BlackBerry is also working to bring the Blend experience on other tablets soon. The downloadable version of BlackBerry Blend for Macs and PCs is available today at www.BlackBerry.com/Blend, on the Apple® App Store^SM for iPad tablets, or via the Google Play™ Store for Android tablets.

Highlight features of the BlackBerry Passport include:

• Large High-Resolution Square Screen – The BlackBerry Passport includes a 4.5” square screen with a 1:1 aspect ratio, 1440x1440 pixel (453 dpi) HD display and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 for added strength.

• Innovative BlackBerry® Keyboard – The BlackBerry Passport’s revolutionary new keyboard brings innovation to input with a responsive touch surface like a trackpad that lets you perform many touch functions directly on the keyboard. You can scroll web pages, flick to type or slide along the keys to move the cursor, leaving the full screen space for viewing.

• BlackBerry® 10 OS 10.3 – The BlackBerry Passport comes preloaded with the new BlackBerry 10.3 operating system, including new features such as BlackBerry Assistant, BlackBerry Blend and Amazon Appstore. It has a fresh look that incorporates updated icons and an instant action bar so that each user’s most commonly accessed functions are in the center of their screen.

• Best-in-Class Battery Life – The 3450 mAh battery is the largest among the top selling smartphones and phablets and, when tested against a very active user, provides up to 30 hours of mixed use. It’s our best battery power to date.*

• Dual app storefronts for a Wealth of Professional and Popular Apps

- BlackBerry World – BlackBerry World showcases essential productivity apps for business professionals looking to drive efficient communications and collaboration.

- Amazon Appstore – Preloaded on BlackBerry Passport, users can access popular consumer apps through the Amazon Appstore, including the latest Android games and apps, such as Minecraft - Pocket Edition, Candy Crush Saga, Pinterest, Temple Run 2 and Cut the Rope 2.

• BlackBerry Assistant – The BlackBerry Assistant is BlackBerry’s first digital assistant and can be used with voice and text commands to help users manage work and personal email, contacts, calendar and other native BlackBerry 10 applications. BlackBerry Assistant intelligently determines how to respond to you based on how you interact with it – if you type, it responds silently, if you speak, it speaks back and if you activate over Bluetooth, it speaks back with additional context because it assumes you might not have access to the screen.

• Premium Components – The device is built for the most demanding user using durable materials mixed with top-of-the-line technology, including a Quad Core 2.2 GHZ Processor, 3 GB RAM, 13 MP OIS rear camera and 32 GB memory.

• BlackBerry® Natural Sound – BlackBerry Passport comes with powerful speakers and a quad microphone system that delivers a high-quality listening experience. BlackBerry Natural Sound Technology is built in to adapt Wi-Fi and cellular call sound depending upon phone position and background noise, automatically adjusting volume so you don’t have to.

Availability:

The BlackBerry Passport is now available through local carriers around the world and online through ShopBlackBerry.com and Amazon.com. For more information about BlackBerry Passport, please visit www.BlackBerry.com/Passport. To learn more about BlackBerry Blend, please visit www.BlackBerry.com/Blend.

*Based on mixed usage scenario. Many factors affect battery life, including network connectivity, application usage, feature configuration and battery age. Actual results may vary.

About BlackBerry

A global leader in mobile communications, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The Company trades under the ticker symbols "BB" on the Toronto Stock Exchange and "BBRY" on the NASDAQ. For more information, visit www.BlackBerry.com.

First Weekend iPhone Sales Top 10 Million, Set New Record

Source: Apple - Press Releases - September 22, 2014 

First Weekend iPhone Sales Top 10 Million, Set New Record

CUPERTINO, California—September 22, 2014— Apple today announced it has sold over 10 million new iPhone® 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models, a new record, just three days after the launch on September 19. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK and will be available in more than 20 additional countries on September 26. The new iPhones will be available in 115 countries by the end of the year. 

“Sales for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus exceeded our expectations for the launch weekend, and we couldn’t be happier,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We would like to thank all of our customers for making this our best launch ever, shattering all previous sell-through records by a large margin. While our team managed the manufacturing ramp better than ever before, we could have sold many more iPhones with greater supply and we are working hard to fill orders as quickly as possible.”

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are the biggest advancements in iPhone history, featuring two new models with stunning 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina® HD displays, and packed with innovative technologies in an all-new dramatically thin and seamless design that is still comfortable to hold and easy to use. Both models are better in every way and include: the Apple-designed A8 chip with second generation 64-bit desktop-class architecture for blazing fast performance and power efficiency; advanced iSight® and FaceTime® HD cameras; ultrafast wireless technologies; and Apple Pay™, an easier way to simply and securely make payments with just the touch of a finger.*

The new iPhones include iOS 8, the biggest release since the App Store℠, featuring a simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience with new Messages and Photos features, predictive typing for Apple’s QuickType™ keyboard and Family Sharing. iOS 8 also includes the new Health app, giving you a clear overview of your health and fitness data and iCloud Drive℠, so you can store files and access them from anywhere. 

Customers are encouraged to check the Apple Store® app or online to receive updates on availability and estimated delivery dates. Every customer who buys an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus at an Apple retail store will be offered free Personal Setup service, helping them customize their iPhone by setting up email, showing them new apps from the App Store and more, so they’ll be up and running with their new iPhone before they leave the store. Customers can also learn more about iOS 8 and their new device through free workshops at all Apple retail stores worldwide. In the US, the new iPhones are also available through AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and additional carriers, and Apple Authorized Resellers including Best Buy, Radio Shack, Target and Walmart.

Pricing & Availability
iPhone 6 comes in gold, silver or space gray, and is available in the US for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) for the 16GB model, $299 (US) for the 64GB model and, for the first time, a new 128GB model for $399 (US) with a two-year contract**. iPhone 6 Plus comes in gold, silver or space gray, and is available in the US for a suggested retail price of $299 (US) for the 16GB model, $399 (US) for the 64GB model and $499 (US) for the new 128GB model with a two-year contract**. Both models are available for sale from the Apple Online Store(www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores, and through AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and additional carriers, and Apple Authorized Resellers including Best Buy, Radio Shack, Target and Walmart. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK.

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will roll out worldwide to more than 20 additional countries on September 26, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be available in 115 countries by the end of the year. 

* Apple Pay will be available to iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus customers in the US as a free update to iOS 8 this October.
** For qualified customers only. Check with your carrier for details.

Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

Source: Nokia - Press Releases - September 17, 2014 

Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

Espoo, Finland - Based on the previously announced resolution of the Board of Directors to issue shares held by the Company, 133,341 Nokia shares (NOK1V) held by the Company were today transferred to participants of Nokia's Employee Share Purchase Plan 2013 as settlement in accordance with the plan rules. 

About Nokia

Nokia invests in technologies important in a world where billions of devices are connected. We are focused on three businesses: network infrastructure software, hardware and services, which we offer through Nokia Networks; location intelligence, which we provide through HERE; and advanced technology development and licensing, which we pursue through Nokia Technologies. Each of these businesses is a leader in its respective field. http://company.nokia.com

TIM Brasil delivers great network performance at global football event

Source: Nokia - Press Releases - September 16, 2014 

TIM Brasil delivers great network performance at global football event 

Nokia Networks provides mass event features to handle mega event, successfully manages 1TB in data traffic and approximately 21,000 hours of voice calls

São Paulo, Brazil  - TIM Brasil, the Brazilian subsidiary of Telecom Italia Mobile, entrusted Nokia Networks to manage its network during the world's premier football event organized in the country. With Nokia Networks' market-leading solutions and Special Event Support, the operator offered unmatched voice and data services to its subscribers, while effectively dealing with the huge amount of data traffic generated at the event.

"A showcase sporting event of this scale witnesses a large congregation of subscribers generating immense amount of network traffic within a limited area and time - which represents a challenge and an opportunity for us," said Marco Di Costanzo, director of mobile networks at TIM Brasil. "Nokia Networks met the challenges posed by the data deluge, while enabling us to provide a rewarding service experience to subscribers. As our worldwide key LTE supplier, Nokia Networks has extensive knowledge and experience to support us in delivering flawless network performance."

With 59 network sites installed across 5 stadiums serving over a million visitors, Nokia Networks successfully managed 1 TB in data traffic and approximately 21 thousand hours of voice calls generated by TIM Brasil's users during the course of the event. More importantly, the company maintained an impressive accessibility performance rate* - a factor that is critical in terms of ensuring better connectivity, fewer call drops and a superior communications experience.

In addition to having the expertise to plan and execute, Nokia Networks also has new mass event features to handle mega events, manage the uplink challenge caused by people uploading materials to social media, and ensure that voice calls can get through. Among these, the company deployed its Mass Event Handler and Voice Call Priorization features for TIM Brasil's network. With this, the operator had complete network availability at potential hot spots and was able to maintain the highest level of services in spite of the significant increase in voice and data traffic.

"With a team working across Brazil, Portugal and Italy, we were extremely focused and precise in our preparation for TIM Brasil's network infrastructure for this global event," said Francesco D'Angelo, head of customer business team at Nokia Networks. "The end result is a strong testimony of our capabilities in providing communications support to large-scale events. It also underscores the fact that our technology is geared up to deal with capacity challenges."

For more information on Nokia's mobile broadband capabilities, including a video overview, follow this link. To share your thoughts on the topic, join the discussion with @nokianetworks on Twitter using #mobilebroadband and #LTE. For expert insights, visit our blog.

About Nokia
Nokia invests in technologies important in a world where billions of devices are connected. We are focused on three businesses: network infrastructure software, hardware and services, which we offer through Nokia Networks; location intelligence, which we provide through HERE; and advanced technology development and licensing, which we pursue through Nokia Technologies. Each of these businesses is a leader in its respective field.

Nokia Networks is the world's specialist in mobile broadband. From the first ever call on GSM, to the first call on LTE, we operate at the forefront of each generation of mobile technology. Our global experts invent the new capabilities our customers need in their networks. We provide the world's most efficient mobile networks, the intelligence to maximize the value of those networks, and the services to make it all work seamlessly. www.nsn.com //http://company.nokia.com

* Accessibility is the ability of the mobile service to be obtained when requested by the user.

Etisalat Nigeria signs managed services deal with Nokia Networks

Source: Nokia - Press Releases - September 15, 2014 

Etisalat Nigeria signs managed services deal with Nokia Networks 

For smooth network operation and maintenance as well as improved network and service performance at reduced operational cost

Abuja, Nigeria - Etisalat Nigeria, a leading telecom operator in the country, has renewed managed services contract with Nokia Networks for three more years with expanded services scope. Under the contract, Nokia Networks will manage the operator's 3G and GSM networks and improve network efficiency, ensuring the best possible mobile broadband service experience for end users.

Nokia Networks has been providing managed services to Etisalat Nigeria since 2008. With Nigeria and Etisalat being a main focus in Nokia Networks' strategy in Middle East and Africa (MEA), the company is committed to helping the operator and the country provide world class mobile broadband services.

"In line with Etisalat's strategy to be the best quality of service operator in Nigeria and to improve the operational efficiency, we have signed a new managed services agreement with Nokia Networks," said Matthew Willsher, CEO, Etisalat Nigeria. "Compared to the previous managed service model, the new agreement covers end-to-end operations and maintenance management for all network elements at Etisalat sites. It has also improved Network Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) according to global best in class standards. Nokia Networks has met our requirements with its delivery capability to achieve our strategy; therefore we have renewed the contract with the company."

"Renewal of this contract underlines Etisalat's confidence in our managed service capabilities in ensuring smooth network operations and maintenance," said Igor Leprince, Senior Vice President and Head of MEA, Nokia Networks. "Our strength in the global scale and expertise to manage complex networks will continue to help Etisalat Nigeria provide the best service experience for its customers. Our further increased focus on innovation and standardization of processes and tools as well as six sigma quality training in our global delivery centers will help our operator customers worldwide including Etisalat transform their network quality and operational efficiency at reduced operational cost."

Under the scope of the contract, Nokia's managed services capabilities such as network planning and optimization, operations and maintenance services as well as care services will be provided to Etisalat Nigeria to manage its GSM and 3G networks. Nokia's NetAct network management system will monitor, manage and optimize the operator's multi-technology networks.

"This deal hits a large number of evolving managed services sweet spots, including the need for strong service performance, customer experience, security and optimization in what is an increasingly multi-vendor and multi-technology environment," said Kris Szaniawski, Lead Analyst, Intelligent Networks, Ovum. "As the telecom network services industry experiences a second wave of managed services contracts, we see increased pressure on existing managed services relationships to become more customer-focused and deliver improved service quality. As a consequence there are significant opportunities for vendors such as Nokia Networks to deepen and strengthen their relationships with operators and position themselves as close strategic partners."

In the first half of 2014, Nokia Networks boosted its managed services business by winning several new contracts and renewing expiring contracts in Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and Latin America. Many of the deals are multi-vendor and multi-technology by nature, spanning across 2G, 3G and LTE technologies. In our current managed services contracts, two out of three contracts are multi-vendor. Altogether, these contracts are covering approximately 200 million subscribers and 35000 sites. About 40% of these subscribers are supported by operators who are new managed services customers to Nokia Networks.

Nokia Networks has strong experience in managed service business for over 15 years. Today, the company is managing more than 230000 sites and 500 million subscribers across the world.

For more information on Nokia's mobile broadband capabilities, including a video overview, follow this link. To share your thoughts on the topic, join the discussion with @nokianetworks on Twitter using #mobilebroadband and #LTE. For expert insights, visit our blog.

About Etisalat Nigeria

In just five years of operations, Etisalat Nigeria has become a major industry player with a growing subscriber base of 19 million in a highly competitive market. Its portfolio of voice and data-centric products include - easy starter, easycliq, easyflex, easybusiness, and easyblaze; all tailor-made to meet the needs of its customers.

Etisalat Nigeria is one of the 19 operations of the Etisalat Group that spans across Africa, Middle East and Asia serving over 182 million subscribers; and it is committed to delivering innovative and quality services to its growing subscribers.

About Nokia

Nokia invests in technologies important in a world where billions of devices are connected. We are focused on three businesses: network infrastructure software, hardware and services, which we offer through Nokia Networks; location intelligence, which we provide through HERE; and advanced technology development and licensing, which we pursue through Nokia Technologies. Each of these businesses is a leader in its respective field.

Nokia Networks is the world's specialist in mobile broadband. From the first ever call on GSM, to the first call on LTE, we operate at the forefront of each generation of mobile technology. Our global experts invent the new capabilities our customers need in their networks. We provide the world's most efficient mobile networks, the intelligence to maximize the value of those networks, and the services to make it all work seamlessly. www.nsn.com // http://company.nokia.com