Nokia today announced a global initiative to develop a comprehensive technical architecture for the mobile Internet. The initiative, Nokia Mobile Internet Technical Architeture, aims to provide seamless interoperability between all interaction modes, any network environment and with any type of access. Nokia invited developers, service providers, operators and other industry players from around the world to participate in creating a user friendly Mobile Internet experience.
"Nokia is taking the lead in developing the specifications for building a seamless Mobile Internet experience for consumers," said Mikko Terho, Senior Vice President, Nokia Mobile Internet Technical Architecture. "We will do this by identifying the relevant communication modes, by defining the key technologies required to support them and by driving industry participation to develop a common wireless Internet platform. As the leading global player in mobile communications, Nokia is in an ideal position to define the structure and key building blocks for the mobile Internet."
In developing a clear technical architecture for the Mobile Internet, Nokia aims to limit the complexity of the technical environment; users do not want to worry about the underlying technologies. Nokia sees three key elements as fundamental to the Mobile Internet Technical Architecture: identity, interaction modes and netwok environment. Bringing these together and managing the challenges they pose is at the core of this initiative and will ensure high-quality and seamless interoperability in end-to-end services.
Nokia has also added a dedicated section on its developer forum Internet site: www.forum.nokia.com. This site provides developers, service providers, operators and other industry players with an environment in which to participate in further developing this technical framework.
Nokia Mobile Internet Technical Architecture will bring benefits to consumers, developers, service providers, operators and vendors. For consumers, standardized solutions brings value for money, ease of use and richness in the choice of services. The consumer does not need to worry about interoperability between various communications networks. For developers, this will bring short development cycles and increased market opportunities. Service providers, operators and vendors will benefit from the rapid introduction of new technology, products and services as well as open standards maximising trafic and creating multiple revenue streams.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is one of the most broadly held companies in the world with listings on six major exchanges.
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