Exercises with stock options of Nokia Corporation

Source: Nokia - Press Releases - November 28, 2014 

Exercises with stock options of Nokia Corporation

Espoo, Finland - Based on Nokia Corporation's 2011 Stock Option Plan a total of 17.888 Nokia shares were subscribed for between October 28 and November 24, 2014. The subscription price was EUR 5'76 per share. The total amount of the subscription price, EUR 103.034'88, 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 3.745.032.733 shares. Each share carries one vote. The new shares carry all the shareholder rights as of the registration date November 28, 2014. The shares are subject to trading in NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Oy together with other Nokia shares (NOK1V) as of November 28, 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

BlackBerry Announces New Holiday Deals

Source: BlackBerry - Press Releases - November 24, 2014 

BlackBerry Announces New Holiday Deals 

New Trade-Up Program Encourages iPhone Users to Switch to BlackBerry Passport

Waterloo, ON – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, today introduced a host of holiday offers, making it easy and more affordable for customers to purchase new  BlackBerry® smartphones for the holidays.

Just in time for the holidays, BlackBerry will be offering limited time incentives, including:

• BlackBerry trade-up program for current iPhone users looking to “work wide” on a BlackBerry Passport;
• Discounts on unlocked BlackBerry Passport and BlackBerry Z30 smartphone devices; and
• PayPal financing, providing customers with a flexible option to purchase unlocked devices.

New Trade-Up Program for Apple iPhone Users

BlackBerry is launching the BlackBerry Passport Trade-Up Program, aimed at iPhone users that want to convert to the new BlackBerry Passport. For a limited time, starting December 1, Apple iPhone users can upgrade to a BlackBerry Passport and get up to $400 USD/CAD back on their iPhone, plus an additional $150 USD ($200 CAD) from BlackBerry. *

The BlackBerry Passport Trade-Up program runs from December 1, 2014 to February 13, 2015 and is available in North America only. Current qualifying iPhone models include the iPhone 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, and 6. For additional information on this program and to get an estimate of your current iPhone’s value, go to tradeup.blackberry.com.

More Discounts and More Opportunities to Buy

BlackBerry is also offering a Black Friday deal for BlackBerry Passport and BlackBerry Z30 smartphone devices. Beginning November 22 and for a limited time only, BlackBerry will be offering $100 USD/CAD off the purchase of a black colored BlackBerry Passport. That means that U.S. customers can purchase a new BlackBerry Passport for only $499 USD (from an already reduced price of $599 USD) and Canadian customers can purchase a new BlackBerry Passport for $599 CAD (from $699 CAD). This offer is available through ShopBlackBerry.com in the U.S. and Canada and on Amazon.com in the U.S. In addition, customers can take advantage of a new discount on BlackBerry Z30 smartphone devices purchased through ShopBlackBerry.com, including $275 USD off MSRP in the U.S. and $250 CAD off MSRP in Canada. Discounted pricing for all devices does not include tax or shipping costs.

With BlackBerry’s new financing options from PayPal Credit, U.S. customers can now purchase unlocked devices and accessories without taking an immediate hit to their bank accounts or holiday funds. For any purchases over $200 USD, customers can purchase through PayPal and choose to pay off their balance in full by the payment due date that is on their statements, or pay in six installments over six months.**

*Eligible customers will receive amounts back via a Visa™ Prepaid Card to be sent by mail following receipt of a qualifying Apple iPhone and a valid proof of purchase of a BlackBerry Passport. The promotional value is based upon the condition and model of the Apple iPhone traded in. New BlackBerry Passports must be purchased on or from ShopBlackBerry.com or purchased from, shipped from and sold by Amazon.com after December 1, 2014 to qualify for the BlackBerry Passport Trade-Up program.  Additional terms, conditions and limitations apply.  Program Terms can be viewed at tradeup.blackberry.com.

** Customers who do not make all payments by the end of six months will be charged the accumulated interest from the date purchased to the date that payments have been completed. The interest rate is 19.99 percent. PayPal Credit cannot be used for pre-orders. For more details on this offer, go to:  https://www.securecheckout.billmelater.com/paycapture-content/fetch?hash=8PU3236M&content=/bmlweb/np90drollingiw.html#faqsection

About BlackBerryA 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.

BlackBerry Passport Now Available in Red and White

Source: BlackBerry - Press Releases - November 24, 2014 

BlackBerry Passport Now Available in Red and White 

New Colors Celebrate the Holidays and Offer Users Choice to Best Suit Their Styles

Waterloo, ON – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, today introduced a white color BlackBerry® Passport and a limited edition red color BlackBerry Passport. Just in time for the holidays, customers in North America will be able to purchase red and white BlackBerry Passports on ShopBlackBerry.com and Amazon.com.

Featuring a large square touch screen and new 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. And now, BlackBerry Passport is available in three color options, allowing customers to choose the color that best fits their style – from traditional black, to classy white and powerful red.

“We are thrilled with the positive reception the BlackBerry Passport has received since we launched in September,” said BlackBerry Executive Chairman and CEO, John Chen. “The introduction of the red and the white BlackBerry Passport colors underscores our commitment to break through the sea of rectangular-screen, all-touch devices, offering different styles that meet mobile professionals’ personalities.”

Thoughtful Design for the Mobile Professional

Inspired by an actual passport, 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 makes 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.

The BlackBerry Passport is one of the first devices to launch on BlackBerry’s latest OS platform, BlackBerry 10.3. It comes 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.

AvailabilityThe BlackBerry Passport is now available in black through global carriers and online through ShopBlackBerry.com and Amazon.com. Red and white variants are available online for pre-order today and will be on sale on November 28 through ShopBlackBerry.com in North America. The red BlackBerry Passport is available online for pre-order today through Amazon.com in the United States and the white BlackBerry Passport will be available for pre-order soon.

Additional market availability will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information about BlackBerry Passport, please visit BlackBerry.com/Passport. To learn more about BlackBerry Blend, please visit BlackBerry.com/Blend.

About BlackBerryA 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.

Apple Announces World AIDS Day 2014 Campaign for (RED)

Source: Apple - Press Releases - November 23, 2014 

Apple Announces World AIDS Day 2014 Campaign for (RED) 

Popular Apps Turn (RED) to Fight AIDS 

Apple Donating A Portion of Holiday Sales from Retail & Online Stores

CUPERTINO, California—November 23, 2014— To mark World AIDS Day 2014, Apple® and leading app developers are inviting customers to help (RED) achieve the goal of an AIDS-free generation. For the next two weeks, a special section of the App Store℠ called Apps for (RED) will offer 25 apps with exclusive new content where all proceeds will go directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS. In addition, Apple will donate a portion of sales at Apple’s retail and online stores around the world on two of the biggest shopping days of the year: Friday, November 28 and Monday, December 1.

“Apple is a proud supporter of (RED) because we believe the gift of life is the most important gift anyone can give,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “For eight years, our customers have been helping fight AIDS in Africa by funding life-saving treatments which are having a profoundly positive impact. This year we are launching our biggest fundraising push yet with the participation of Apple’s retail and online stores, and some of the brightest minds in the App Store are lending their talents to the effort as well.”

Apple and App Store developers will generate donations for (RED) in several ways over the next two weeks:

• From Monday, November 24 through Sunday, December 7, the App Store’s Apps for (RED) campaign will feature 25 fan-favorite apps with exclusive new content. Every time a customer purchases a participating (PRODUCT)RED app or an exclusive In-App Purchase, all proceeds will go to the Global Fund.
• On Friday, November 28, Apple customers in the US will receive a special edition (RED) iTunes® gift card with the purchase of select Apple products. For each gift card distributed, Apple will also donate a percentage to the Global Fund. 
• On Monday, December 1— World AIDS Day—Apple will donate a portion of every sale at Apple’s retail and online stores to the Global Fund to fight AIDS.

“Apple isn't just in the fight to end AIDS. They are setting a new bar for business, giving $75 million and counting to the Global Fund as part of their partnership with (RED),” said Bono, co-founder of (RED). “I couldn't be prouder to work with them.” 

Apps for (RED) marks the first-ever global App Store initiative in support of (RED). Participating developers have created (RED)-inspired content and experiences for their fans to enjoy, including:

• Angry Birds players can perfect their bird-flinging with (RED)’s Mighty Feathers and challenge themselves to a bonus golden egg level.

• Bubble Witch 2 Saga offers new (PRODUCT)RED levels across all 17 episodes of the game. Gold bar currency purchases will be donated to (RED).

• CSR Racing delivers new in-game thrills with the highly anticipated Mercedes Benz-AMG GT. 

• Clash of Clans warriors can prepare for battle with special edition (PRODUCT)RED gems and display a (RED) badge of honor on the village’s town hall. 

• Clear’s users can perfect their organizational skills with a new (PRODUCT)RED theme which appears automatically with all new downloads. 

• Cut the Rope 2 unveils a wide selection of (PRODUCT)RED items including a new red hat, red touch print, red balloons and a red ginger cookie.

• Despicable Me: Minion Rush reveals a new Lifeguard minion that helps players boost their banana collection skills by 200 percent.

• DJay 2’s spin tables turn (RED) and offer DJs a special sound pack.

• FarmVille 2: Country Escape players can “Roll out the RED Carpet” and purchase limited-time items such as the Cozy Cow, St. Bernard and more.

• FIFA 15 Ultimate Team players can compete in a (RED) Tournament and Team of the Week event. All winners will be awarded football superstar and (RED) Ambassador Rafa Marquez.

• Frozen Free Fall unveils a magical new (RED) Challenge in the Kingdom of Arendelle, and offers an exclusive combined offer of 1 power-up, 1 snowball and 3 lives.

• GarageBand® users can now purchase an exclusive collection of 300 guitar, bass, synth and drum loops to create even more amazing music. 

• Kim Kardashian: Hollywood’s aspiring celebrity players can treat themselves to (PRODUCT)RED items including (BEATS)RED Solo2 headphones. Kris Jenner, the first family member to join Kim’s in-app world, will make her in-game debut on December 1.

• Heads Up! competition heats up with an exclusive new deck featuring (RED) words.

• The Human Body debuts the Immune System feature, educating users on how the body fights pathogens. The accompanying handbook features a new section on HIV/AIDS.

• Kitchen Stories Cookbook will offer a special-edition holiday recipe pack, featuring dishes from renowned chefs Mario Batali, Martha Stewart, Luke Holden and Michael Lomonaco.

• Monument Valley offers a whole new chapter of Ida’s Journey, marking the final new feature of the game. 

• Over customers have access to a wide selection of (PRODUCT)RED fonts and inspiring artwork, specially created by six artists. Users can share photos with the (RED) brackets overlay to help spread awareness. 

• Paper by FiftyThree enthusiasts can enjoy a new (PRODUCT)RED Essentials Pack including Sketch, Outline, Write, Color and Mixer tools.

• Puzzle & Dragons players have exclusive access to the new (PRODUCT)RED magic stone.

• Rayman Fiesta Run introduces a new (RED) edition to their wacky Fiesta world, and players can purchase a pack of three new costumes for Rayman, Globox and Teensy characters.

• Star Walk 2 users can learn more about Mars with the comprehensive new RED Planet feature.

• Sims FreePlay features a special community challenge that unlocks various rewards, and players can purchase limited-edition (PRODUCT)RED items such as a swimming pool, party plane and piñata.

• Threes! turns (RED) with a limited-edition (PRODUCT)RED theme.

• Toca Boca paints Toca Town (RED)! Kids can discover new (RED) diamonds, sample (RED) ice cream in the app and look for other surprises throughout the game.

More information about Apple’s World AIDS Day 2014 campaign, including Apps for (RED), is available at www.apple.com/red.

LG Music Flow Wi-Fi Series Takes Wireless Music to a New Level of Convenience

Source: LG News Room - Press Releases - November 23, 2014

New Lineup Includes Company’s First Portable Music Flow Speaker for Seamless Music Experience Anywhere

SEOUL, Dec. 23, 2014 ― At the 2015 International CES® in Las Vegas, LG Electronics (LG) will showcase its new Music Flow Wi-Fi Series lineup for music and movie lovers worldwide. The lineup includes the company’s first battery-powered Wi-Fi Speaker (Model H4 Portable), advanced Wi-Fi Sound Bars (Models HS7 and HS91) and the Streaming 3D Blu-ray Player (Model BP550). These speakers are designed to be compatible with Android and iOS devices.

Each LG Music Flow Wi-Fi device can be used independently or connected to one another device wirelessly, using Advanced Wireless Network and Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz) technology to deliver a seamless audio experience. Unlike other Bluetooth speakers, streaming to a Music Flow Wi-Fi Series speaker from a smartphone continues uninterrupted when receiving a call. And if home libraries aren’t enough, users can stream music from service providers such as Spotify, Deezer, Napster, and TuneIn.

The LG H4 Portable is the company’s first wireless speaker with a built-in battery for easy portability from one room to another in the home. The Music Flow Wi-Fi Series lineup also includes two Wi-Fi Sound Bars that deliver rich, full and immersive audio — the HS7 provides seamless HD sound while the HS9 offers outstanding, deep acoustics.

LG Music Flow makes creating a personalized wireless home entertainment center easier than ever. In Home Cinema Mode, users can wirelessly connect two of H4 Portable speakers to the Wi-Fi Sound Bar as rear left and right channels to completely immerse the viewer in surround sound. Each speaker can be individually set to match the desired environment based on the speaker’s position. And LG’s BP550 Streaming 3D Blu-ray Player can be connected to Music Flow speakers to stream sound from any CD or USB drive.

What’s more, the Auto Music Play feature gives LG Music Flow the ability to deliver a user experience that maximizes convenience for listeners on the go. Music on a smartphone will automatically begin playing on a Music Flow Wi-Fi speaker when the phone comes within one foot. So you could be listening to music on your headphones on the subway ride home but the music will begin playing automatically from your living room Wi-Fi Sound Bar when you enter your living room.

The collection also comes with LG HomeChatTM capability that allows users to control the LG devices using the popular LINE free-text messaging app on any smartphone or tablet. Users can use this feature, basically sending a text to the speaker with simple commands such as “play songs for party” or “turn off music after one hour.” With HomeChatTM, LG Music Flow Wi-Fi Series can also act as a personal assistant, setting alarms and alerting users of upcoming events on command.

“The flexibility and quality of the LG Music Flow Wi-Fi Series delivers a listening experience that goes beyond what conventional audio systems have been able to offer until now,” said Byung-hoon Min, senior vice president and head of the CAV division at the LG Home Entertainment Company. “With Wi-Fi capability and high-fidelity audio output, our Music Flow Wi-Fi Series is the epitome of what a smart audio system should be capable of in the 21st century.”

Visitors to LG’s booth at CES 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall #8204) from Jan. 6-9 can experience LG’s exciting new Music Flow products firsthand.

(1) HS7 will be available as LAS750M and HS9 as LAS950M in some countries.

Nokia to build GSM-R network for Warsaw-Lodz railway corridor

Source: Nokia - Press Releases - November 20, 2014 

Nokia to build GSM-R network for Warsaw-Lodz railway corridor 

• Safer, faster travel on popular rail line thanks to latest rail communications system
• Turnkey project is part of comprehensive Polish rail network modernization
• Nokia's third major GSM-Railway project in Poland

Nokia Networks will provide its GSM-Railway (GSM-R*) mobile infrastructure for the 110-kilometer route linking Poland's capital of Warsaw with the central city of Lodz. The secure digital mobile infrastructure will increase safety and help reduce traveling time by enabling faster speeds.

The turnkey project is part of a comprehensive modernization plan of the national rail network, carried out by Poland's rail network management, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PLK).

Click to Tweet: New GSM-R networks from @nokianetworks for Warsaw-Lodz railway corridor will help reduce travel time http://nokia.ly/1vNEd1k #NetworksPerform 

Nokia's Railway solution includes:

• Flexi Base Stations and the Base Station Controller
• European Train Control System (ETCS)** level 2 signaling integration into the GSM-R platform
• Turnkey services: Network design, project management, network implementation, maintenance
• NetAct network management system to ensure network efficiency and stability

Dirk Lewandowski, head of Railway Solutions at Nokia Networks, said: "The Warsaw-Lodz corridor is one of the most popular railway lines in Poland and this project marks another important addition to our rail communications contracts in this country. We have already been selected to provide the mobile infrastructure for the strategic line between Warsaw and Gdynia and the 440-kilometer section of the East-West route between Lowicz and Terespol. 

Did you know?

Nokia Networks serves over 70,000 kilometers of railways globally and is the market leader in GSM-R with 29 GSM-R networks deployed globally. GSM-R markedly improves the security, reliability and safety of rail services. For instance, it significantly enhances communication with trains passing through tunnels, affording far greater safety in case of emergencies.

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TAGS: GSM-R, GSM-Railway, train, railway, safety

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.networks.nokia.com  //http://company.nokia.com

Notes:

* Global System for Mobile Communications - Railway (GSM-R) is a proven digital platform that is now the standard for railway-specific voice and data operational services on five continents including Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America.

** ETCS is a signaling, control and train protection system designed to replace the many incompatible safety systems currently used by European railways, especially on high-speed lines.

Nokia, Save the Children collaborate in India to protect children during disasters

Source: Nokia - Press Releases - November 20, 2014 

Nokia, Save the Children collaborate in India to protect children during disasters 

Telecom, mapping technologies to help children in India by building resilience in disaster prone areas

New Delhi, India -  On the occasion of the Universal Children's Day Nokia today announced to join hands with Save the Children for an important social cause - protecting children in India during disasters. Both parties will build the resilience of children and their communities in India through Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and social protection by providing better communications connectivity with its telecom technologies and navigation with mapping technologies. The program will be implemented starting with states including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.

Click to Tweet: #CSR by @nokia @nokianetworks to protect children in India during disasters #ChildrensDay #NetworksPerform

How technology can help to protect children

DRR and communications technologies linked to mapping help provide

• access to right information at the right time
• geospatial database to create risk maps
• safety maps and plans
• alternate routes and safe zones
• mobile-based information sharing networks for real time monitoring
• better collaboration and coordination
• mobile-based triggering mechanisms
• mobile-based training and education

Sandeep Girotra, vice president and head of India Region, Nokia Networks, said: "We feel strongly that it's our social responsibility to contribute and protect the children in India pre-, during and post- disasters as they are the nation's future. We are committed toward this, and our advanced telecom and mapping technologies, coupled with the Save the Children's global expertise in DRR and social protection, can build a greater resilience to protect children. We believe this model that aids social protection and resilience can be taken well beyond India."

Thomas Chandy, CEO of Save the Children, said: "We are grateful to Nokia for its generous help to make a huge difference to children of India through innovations in DRR and social protection, especially since the company is an expert in communications and mapping technologies. The company's telecom technologies can spearhead communications connectivity in real time to reduce the risk from disasters, thereby ensuring that children and their communities are safe. We believe this would be a highly innovative partnership with path-breaking use of telecom technologies."

Did you know?

According to Save the Children, due to disasters such as Jammu and Kashmir flood this year, and the Uttarakhand flashflood in 2013, children have severely suffered, as their education, nutrition, safety as well as overall care and protection have been adversely affected. In recent decades, disasters have become multi-fold and weather patterns unprecedented. Due to the threat of environmental risks, the poor are exposed to a range of everyday shocks and stress that lead to reduced coping capacity of households and, eventually, further impoverishment. This situation heightens children's vulnerabilities.

Click here to download a picture of children in India.

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TAGS: Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, disaster, mapping technology, ICT, Nokia, Save the Children

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

About Save the Children

In India, Save the Children works across 17 states with a focus on child-centered resilience programming, education, child protection, social protection, health and nutrition and humanitarian response. Besides responding to humanitarian crises by providing immediate and lasting relief, Save the Children works to mitigate the negative impacts of disasters and risks through DRR and social protection Globally, Save the Children, works for children in 120 countries.https://www.savethechildren.in/

Facebook: Save the Children India

Twitter: @stc_india

HERE launches Predictive Traffic

Source: Nokia - Press Releases - November 20, 2014 

HERE launches Predictive Traffic

Charlotte, N.C. - HERE, a leader in navigation, mapping and location experiences, today launched Predictive Traffic, a new traffic forecasting product that can anticipate future traffic conditions in real-time.

HERE Predictive Traffic considers over 100 different traffic behavior profiles per road segment to provide up to the minute traffic forecasts as far as 12 hours into the future. HERE devised a proprietary mechanism that selects the appropriate profile from this exhaustive collection, and combines it with real-time conditions to provide travelers with the best travel time estimates for their destination. Drivers using Predictive Traffic saw estimated arrival times that were up to 20% more accurate for journeys over 30 minutes in length.


Automakers, transportation agencies and other companies can build applications that seamlessly integrate HERE predictive traffic data across all screens. Pre-planned trips could be synced to the cloud, for example, allowing for automatic integration with the car and real-time notifications via connected devices. Dynamic message signs on highways could broadcast better travel times to the public.     

Predictive Traffic demonstrates how HERE is using its expertise in predictive analytics and cloud computing to create solutions for connected cars today, and lay the foundation for autonomous vehicles tomorrow. The product will initially be available to OEMs in the U.S., Canada and Germany.

HERE has the most comprehensive traffic portfolio in the industry. In addition to Predictive Traffic, HERE Real-time Traffic is available in 43 countries and historical traffic data are available in 81 countries. HERE also collects more than 70 billion probe points per month and has collected more than 1.3 trillion historical probe points over the past decade.

"With HERE Predictive Traffic, businesses and ultimately consumers will benefit from having the most accurate, real-time traffic forecasts at their fingertips," says Ogi Redzic, Senior Vice President, Connected Driving HERE. "With Predictive Traffic, drivers will learn of delays in advance and be able to plan around them. The most important thing is that people spend less time in traffic."

HERE will be demonstrating its Predictive Traffic product at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) annual meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina starting today.

Read More

http://360he.re/HERE-Predictive-Traffic 

About HERE

HERE, a Nokia company, is a leader in navigation, mapping and location experiences. We combine highly accurate and fresh maps with cloud technology to enable rich, real-time location experiences in a broad range of connected devices - from smartphones and tablets to wearables and vehicles. To learn more about HERE, including our work in the areas of connected and autonomous driving, visit http://360.here.com

Changes in Nokia Corporation's own shares

Source: Nokia - Press Releases - November 19, 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, 15 790 Nokia shares (NOK1V) held by the Company were today transferred to participants of Nokia's equity-based incentive plans 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

Developers Start Designing Apps for Apple Watch

Source: Apple - Press Releases - November 18, 2014 

Developers Start Designing Apps for Apple Watch 

WatchKit Software Tools Now Available to Developers

CUPERTINO, California—November 18, 2014—Apple® today announced the availability of WatchKit, software that gives developers a set of tools to easily create experiences designed specifically for Apple Watch™—Apple’s most personal device ever. Apple has the world’s most vibrant and innovative developer community, and now these developers can begin developing WatchKit apps before Apple Watch becomes available. Developers can create innovative WatchKit apps, actionable notifications and Glances, for timely information accessible by an easy, quick look at Apple Watch.

“Apple Watch is our most personal device ever, and WatchKit provides the incredible iOS developer community with the tools they need to create exciting new experiences right on your wrist,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “With the iOS 8.2 beta SDK, developers can now start using WatchKit to create breakthrough new apps, Glances and actionable notifications designed for the innovative Apple Watch interface and work with new technologies such as Force Touch, Digital Crown and Taptic Engine.”

Developers can create notifications that allow users to take action or respond right from their wrist such as turning the lights off after they've left the house, quickly accessing flight details at the airport, and rerouting their transit when a train or bus is late. Developers can incorporate Glances, which quickly show users information they care about most, such as the latest news and sports scores, alarm system status or the next step of a favorite recipe. 

Developers who have previewed the WatchKit tools and APIs are eager to start building on the personal and immediate experiences Apple Watch will offer users.*

“Fans crave real-time and personal information, and the ESPN app for Apple Watch gives us the ability to deliver live scores and information for their favorite teams,” said John Kosner, executive vice president of Digital and Print Media, ESPN. “Glances provide fans with a snapshot of live games, and if there is no game taking place, they’ll get valuable game-time information or the final box score. With actionable notifications, the experience becomes even more personal, as fans receive alerts on score changes, news and more.”

“Apple Watch allows us to make the Instagram experience even more intimate and in the moment,” says Kevin Systrom, co-founder and CEO of Instagram. “With actionable notifications you can see and instantly like a photo or react with an emoji. The Instagram news and watch list allows you to see your friends’ latest photos, follow new accounts and get a real-time view of your likes and comments.”

“The American Airlines app on Apple Watch reminds you when it’s time to head to the airport via pre-trip notifications, and provides updates for gate changes, connecting gate info upon arrival, and will notify you when boarding begins if you’re not at the gate yet,” said John Gustafson, American Airlines vice president of Digital. “Travelers can also ask ‘Where am I?’ in-flight and get real-time location information at 30,000 ft.”

The iOS 8.2 SDK beta including WatchKit is available immediately for iOS Developer Program members at developer.apple.com/watchkit. The WatchKit site includes programming guides, human interface guidelines, templates and more. Starting later next year, developers will be able to create fully native apps for Apple Watch.

* App features are subject to change and may not be available in all regions or all languages. Apple Watch requires iPhone 5 or later.

Trusted Source Turns to BlackBerry for Next Generation Secured Enterprise Mobility Platform

Source: BlackBerry - Press Releases - November 18, 2014 

Trusted Source Turns to BlackBerry for Next Generation Secured Enterprise Mobility Platform 

First BES12 customer in Asia selects BlackBerry for cross-platform secured mobility capabilities

Singapore  – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a global leader in mobile communications, today announced that Trusted Source, a member of Temasek Management Services Group, is embracing the new BES12™: a cross-platform EMM solution by BlackBerry®.

BES12, which can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud, is the foundation for a new generation of enterprise security, productivity, and communication and collaboration services that will help organizations securely connect employees with content, apps, devices and machines.  BES12 provides expanded enterprise mobility management capabilities that can manage any mobile deployment model such as BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), COPE (Corporate Owned, Personally Enabled) and COBO (Corporate Owned, Business Only), and leverages BlackBerry’s trusted global infrastructure. The BES12 platform seamlessly supports iOS®, Android™, Windows Phone, BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry OS.

As a company that continues to progress and evolve with its customers’ secured mobility platform needs in mind, Trusted Source has decided to adopt BES12. “We wanted to invest in an enterprise mobility platform that securely manages mobility today, and in a future that will see a continued proliferation of connected devices,” said Mr. Quah Siew Heng, Chief Executive Officer of Trusted Source‎. “BES12 offers us the scale we require, and an innovative roadmap that will future proof our enterprise mobility investment.”

“Customers such as Trusted Source recognize the advantage of having an integrated solution, which combines world-class security, ease-of-use, unparalleled productivity and cost effectiveness,” said Cameron Vernest, Managing Director of Singapore for BlackBerry. BES12 simplifies the task of mobilizing an organization by providing a single command and control center for managing the availability and usage of devices, apps, activities and mission-critical data. The breadth of capabilities offered by BES12 is what companies such as Trusted Source are looking for.”

BlackBerry was named a Leader and achieved the top score in EMM strategy in the Forrester Wave: Enterprise Mobile Management, Q3 2014*. As the leading EMM provider, BlackBerry customers include all G7 governments, 16 of the G20 governments, 10 out of 10 of the largest global enterprises in each of the pharmaceutical, law firm and automotive industries, and the top five largest oil and gas companies in the world.

For more information about BES12, visit www.blackberry.com/bes12.

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

About BlackBerry

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