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VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   To address the growing demand for mobile broadband services,  Nokia Siemens Networks has announced to extend its partnership with  Mobile TeleSystems (MTS)  by deploying Frequency Division Duplex Long-Term Evolution (FDD LTE) in Moscow and Central Russia regions during the third quarter of 2013. As per the alliance, Nokia Siemens Networks will be the sole supplier of FDD LTE radio access, IP core network equipment and services. Andrey Ushatskiy, VP & CTO, MTS Group , said, "As a leading telecommunications group in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), we have been at the forefront of technology and innovation. By adding FDD LTE, we will be able to take full advantage of our spectrum allocation, provide higher capacity, and deliver the superior data experience that our subscribers deserve. Nokia Siemens Networks was our obvious choice for the project, given our relations...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Videocon Mobile Services intends to roll out 4G LTE in the country. On the sidelines of the recently concluded Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Videocon Mobile Services represented by Arvind Bali, Director & CEO, S. Krishnan, Director & Group CTO, and Illangovan G, Director & CFO, have had an in-principle agreement with Sandeep Girotra, Head of India Region, Nokia Siemens Networks, to tie up for Videocon's 4G Network Rollout Arvind Bali, Director & CEO, Videocon Mobile Services, commented, "We intend to engage Nokia Siemens Networks as our Technology partner for our 4G Network Rollout in the country. The partnership will be a revolutionary step in bringing the next generation of efficient mobile broadband services. 4G Network is capable of providing comprehensive IP- based telecom solutions that allow voice, data and streamed multimedia services in a seamless manner at much higher data speed than the exist...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Nokia Siemens Networks has achieved TD-LTE data speeds of 1.3 Gbps using its commercial Flexi base station hardware. The live demonstration at a recent China Information Technology Show in Beijing marks a new world record for the 4G mobile broadband technology. In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks is the first vendor to complete Phase 1 and 2 of China Mobile's (CMCC) TD-LTE field tests and leads the industry with its TD-LTE key performance indicators (KPIs). Markus Borchert, President, Nokia Siemens Networks Greater China, said, "Our record-breaking mobile broadband speeds, coupled with the successful completion of CMCC's TD-LTE field tests, clearly underline Nokia Siemens Networks' commitment to strengthen the TD-LTE ecosystem in China. As the world's specialist in mobile broadband, we will continue to drive TD-LTE innovations and commercial deployments across the globe." Nokia Siemens Networks provide...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Nokia Siemens Networks has recently announced that it has become a member of the Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI) Partner Forum. Nokia Siemens Networks also offers a complete portfolio with network infrastructure, devices, applications and services for TD-LTE.  "As more and more users demand high-speed connectivity to their favorite apps on-the-go, TD-LTE is gaining momentum as an efficient technology for superior mobile broadband. As one of the companies at the forefront of TD-LTE, Nokia Siemens Networks has always worked closely alongside the GTI. The company's membership further reiterates its commitment to TD-LTE as a major, global 4G mobile broadband standard," said Craig Ehrlich, chairman, GTI steering committee. "We have significantly invested in advancing TD-LTE so operators can reap the benefits of delivering mobile broadband using unpaired spectrum. We have been major contributors to numerous initiati...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Nokia Siemens Networks has entered a global reseller agreement with Ruckus Wireless to help operators integrate Wi-Fi networks to deliver cost-effective mobile broadband services. The contract, announced, will enable Nokia Siemens Networks to offer easily deployable and manageable Wi-Fi coverage as part of its comprehensive small cells portfolio.   "With the explosion of mobile data, operators need more economical and practical ways to handle huge volumes of traffic while maintaining a high-quality customer experience. With this agreement, we will be able to provide operators with Wi-Fi access and Wi-Fi offload solutions right now for integration into their cellular networks," said Hossein Moiin, Chief Technology Officer, Nokia Siemens Networks. Selina Lo, President & CEO, Ruckus Wireless, said, "Operators simply cannot inject capacity into their networks fast enough to address the mountains of data hitting t...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE   Nokia Siemens Networks is demonstrating its leadership in LTE-Advanced (a 4G technology) at International CTIA Wireless 2012. The company plans to demonstrate world record TD-LTE data speeds of close-to 1 Gigabits per second (Gbps) using its commercial Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station. Nokia Siemens Networks is also adding a host of new products to its comprehensive TD-LTE portfolio.  Nokia Siemens Networks’ new TD-LTE products include a 4 pipes radio frequency module based on its pipe concept in addition to three new data devices. The new TD-LTE products aim to help accelerate the profitable delivery of mobile broadband.  “We are proving TD-LTE can deliver unprecedented mobile broadband speeds. And by using our commercial platform to achieve this feat, we are showing clearly how we are innovating to make practical advances in this technology,” said Tommi Uitto, Head, LTE Business Line, Nokia Siemens Networks. In ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Bharti Airtel has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to build and operate its TD-LTE (time division duplex long-term evolution) network in Maharashtra. TD-LTE is a 4G mobile broadband technology that delivers instant internet access and can support video streaming and high-definition video conferencing. Bharti Airtel will deploy its TD-LTE network in the 2.3 GHz frequency band allocated by the Indian Government for broadband wireless access (BWA) technologies. Sanjay Kapoor, CEO, Bharti Airtel (India & South Asia), said, "In the next five years, data will be the main thrust in India, riding on the waves of 3G or 4G technologies. As per industry estimates, mobile data traffic in the country will increase nearly 100-fold by 2015 and consumers will stream nearly 600 hours of video content - every second, thus paving the way for the ensuing data revolution! LTE provides ultra high-speed data access, in conjunction with 3G, this will lead t...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Nokia Siemens Networks has launched Customer Experience Management (CEM) on Demand portal. CEM on Demand provides a new portal as a single entry point to dashboard views of mobile operators' key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommends actions they can take to improve their customers' experience. "Understanding, listening and reacting positively lie at the heart of strong relationships. This Valentine's day, we want to put a little love back into how people feel about their mobile operator,"said Amiram Mel, Head, Customer Experience Management, Nokia Siemens Networks. Nokia Siemens Networks' CEM on Demand comprises various "content packs" combining sets of customer-centric reports and dashboards that show the insights derived from KPIs for networks, services and devices. Based on these insights, the portal recommends action to be taken to improve the customer experience. By choosing the content packs t...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Nokia Siemens Networks has implemented its data charging system to support Vodafone India subscribers. Unified charging and billing will also allow data subscribers to enjoy greater transparency of their usage and spending patterns with notifications to their handsets. Vishant Vora, Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone India, said, "As a whole, new generation of subscribers uses mobile data services more frequently, our aim is to better understand data consumption patterns and accordingly offer truly customized data tariffs. As our long-standing partner, Nokia Siemens Networks clearly understands our needs. Its unified charging and billing portfolio will help us launch new, flexible data tariff plans across multiple consumer touch-points." "The implementation of our unified data charging solution positions Vodafone strongly in a highly competitive market. As a partner for Vodafone's pan-India deployment, we are unifying the ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Bharti Airtel has selected Nokia Siemens Networks as its managed services partner in eight circles of the country - Bihar and Jharkhand; Kolkata; Gujarat; Maharashtra and Goa; Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh; Mumbai; Orissa and West Bengal. Under this five-year managed services contract, Nokia Siemens Networks will manage and maintain Bharti Airtel's 3G and GSM networks as well as iWAN (Internet Wireless Access Network), the operator's enterprise broadband service. Using its global service delivery model, Nokia Siemens Networks will also provide network optimization, operations and maintenance services remotely from its Global Network Solutions Center (GNSC) in Noida, India. Sanjay Kapoor, CEO, India and South Asia, Bharti Airtel, said, "India started its journey of transformation from voice to data with the deployment of 3G.The data story in the country has just begun and we will witness increasing complexity due to multiplicit...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Nokia Siemens Networks has introduced a Liquid Radio-based "6 pipes" remote radio head that can support a 6-sector TD-LTE site to deliver 80% more capacity and 40% more coverage as compared to traditional 3-sector sites. This enables higher data speeds, and reduces total cost of ownership by 40%. "Our new, high-capacity 6 pipes remote radio head is a great addition to our TD-LTE RAN (Radio Access Network) portfolio and promises to take the TD-LTE experience to the next level. In addition to enabling a more flexible approach to TD-LTE, the new product delivers much higher throughput and lower latency than other offerings, to enable higher data speeds. Subscribers can thus enjoy the same level of mobile broadband, anywhere and everywhere, no matter what applications they are using," said Tommi Uitto, Head, LTE radio access business line, Nokia Siemens Networks. Nokia Siemens Networks' 6 pipes remote radio head is base...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has upsurged in mobile traffic during the holy Hajj pilgrimage, which in the western calendar took place this year between 3 to 9 November. Nokia Siemens Networks, STC's preferred mobile equipment and services supplier, ensured connectivity for thousands of STC subscribers and millions of pilgrims. There was an average increase of 500%, and a peak increase of 760%, in STC's 3G traffic during the pilgrimage. Despite this huge increase in traffic and capacity load, network performance remained high, providing an optimal service for pilgrims. Nokia Siemens Networks is the sole GSM and 3G radio supplier for STC's network in Mecca, Medina, and other pilgrim areas, and has been providing Hajj service support for over a decade. Bandar Algafari, VP, Networks Sector, STC said, "Nokia Siemens Networks has once again stepped up to the task, giving us the necessary support to handle high density traffic during...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Nokia Siemens Networks is planning to trim nearly 2,000 employees, or 20% of its direct workforce in India as part of a global restructuring exercise aimed at cutting losses. The company had last week claimed that it intends to cut 17,000 jobs globally. These planned reductions are expected to be driven by aligning the company's workforce with its new strategy as well as through a range of productivity and efficiency measures. Nokia Siemens Networks is said to begin the process of engaging with employee representatives in accordance with country-specific legal requirements to find socially responsible means to address these reduction needs. In order to reduce the impact of the planned reductions, Nokia Siemens Networks intends to launch locally led programs at the most affected sites to provide re-training and re-employment support. Nokia Siemens Networks targets to reduce its non-IFRS annualized operating expenses and production overhea...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Nokia Siemens Networks has entered into an agreement with Bharti Airtel for 2G expansion, 3G deployments and managed services in Africa. The operator has selected Nokia Siemens Networks' Serve atOnce Device Management (SADM) software to be implemented across affiliates in 16 African countries. In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks is to consolidate the operator's existing multimedia messaging service (MMS) platforms into one centrally managed virtual platform. Manoj Kohli, CEO (International) &Joint MD, Bharti Airtel said, "Nokia Siemens Networks' robust mobile device management solution will allow our customers in Africa to enjoy the latest services by enabling seamless internet connectivity and excellent customer care support. The solution will benefit Airtel from reduced operational costs when introducing new devices or services." Rajeev Suri, CEO, Nokia Siemens Networks said, "The shift towards smart networks ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Nokia Siemens Networks has launched a Facebook app that operators can use to allow people to personally manage their fixed and mobile telecom services. The new app enables customers to check their balance, browse and buy special offers and subscribe to services. In addition, customers can share their experience across their social network and get rewards for recommending services to friends. The app aims to offer an improved service by allowing operators to engage with customers where they spend their time online. Rick Centeno, Head, Business Support systems (BSS), Nokia Siemens Networks said, "The beauty of the Facebook app is that it engages with people on their preferred social networking site. People spend more time on social networks than individual websites. With this Facebook app, Nokia Siemens Networks helps operators to connect with people in a familiar setting where they already spend their online time. It takes self-care to a...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Nokia Siemens Networks has launched three new 4G devices at PT Expo Comm in Beijing, China. The devices allow broadband access at up to 102 Mbps (Megabits per second) downlink and 51 Mbps uplink to support data-intensive services on TD-LTE (time division-duplex, long term evolution) networks. The devices address broadband access requirements and are now available to customers. A plug-and-play USB dongle, the Nokia Siemens Networks USB-lte 7210 offers mobile broadband to laptops and tablets whilst on the move. Nokia Siemens Networks CPEi-lte 7212 is a wireless router built that provides fixed wireless connectivity to TD-LTE services via WiFi or Ethernet. A further wireless router, Nokia Siemens Networks CPEo-lte 7210, built to withstand the weather and be mounted outdoors, can also provide broadband access. The devices are commercially available to support 4G services using the TD-LTE standard in the 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands allocated for wi...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Nokia Siemens Networks has launched Liquid Net. It allows an operator to set up its network to self-adapt to meet capacity and coverage requirements based on demand. With Liquid Net, operators can unleash the full potential of their existing business assets and create new revenue sources. "Capacity in today's conventional networks is typically frozen in separate places; at individual base station sites, in parts of the core network that manage voice and data services, or in the optical and IP transport networks. Each is a potential bottleneck to someone getting the broadband service they want at a particular moment. Fluctuating, unpredictable demand in one part of the network means huge chunks of capacity can be left idle elsewhere, making poor use of existing investments. For example, as much as 50% of a conventional core network's capacity can be dormant. Instead, Liquid Net unleashes frozen network capacity into a reservoir o...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has conducted the world's first pre-commercial call, exploiting its Orthogonal Sub-Channel Dual Full Rate (OSC-DFR) software feature for GSM networks. With this feature, GSM operators can enjoy the twin benefits of up to 100% increase in voice capacity and significantly enhanced speech quality. GSM is by far the most widespread mobile technology with over 4 billion subscriptions worldwide. Kimmo Virkki, Head of GSM product management, Nokia Siemens Networks, said, "OSC-DFR can reduce capital and operations expenditure for operators as it requires fewer carrier units and base station sites as well as less transport capacity. Moreover, the OSC-DFR feature allows operators to accommodate more voice and data traffic into the existing spectrum, thus facilitating the reuse or reframing of 3G/LTE services in GSM frequency bands." Operators who have deployed the commonly used Adaptive Multi Rate-Full Rate (...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Nokia Siemens Networks (NCN) has announced the start of operations for its Global Network Operations Center (GNOC) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. NII Holdings, which operates under the NEXTEL brand in Latin America, is the first operator to use the GNOC to centralize its network operations. Nokia Siemens Networks currently manages operations for NII's multi-vendor networks across five countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru. The GNOC will allow Nokia Siemens Networks to consolidate network operation activities across the five countries, providing economies of scale and improving network efficiency. Other operators in the region are expected to be able to benefit from the GNOC and its remote service delivery model. The center has the potential to serve as a "near shore" location for operators in the Americas time zone. The 16,000-sq. ft. facility will initially have150 expert technicians with the capacity to host up to 300. ...

VARINDIA- INDIA'S FRONTLINE IT MAGAZINE Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has emerged as the leading 3G mobile infrastructure and services vendor in India with 30-per cent market share. The company has won deals from Aircel, Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular, Tata Teleservices and Vodafone for the deployment of 3G networks in twenty of the country's telecom circles. With the rapid growth of smart mobile devices in India, a strong 3G infrastructure will boost the country's broadband penetration. "3G promises a transformation for India. The opportunity given by our customers to build one- third of India's 3G network infrastructure allows us to implement industry benchmarked practices learnt on networks that serve more than half of the world's3G subscribers," said Ashish Chowdhary, Head of Customer Operation East & Head of India Region for Nokia Siemens Networks. "Our customer-focussed approach, combined with strong local capabilities and our industry-leading...