Sprint Awards Motorola Services Contract for Fifth Consecutive Year Tweet

Motorola’s Intelligent Optimization Service (IOS) improves network quality and performance.

CTIA WIRELESS 2010 – LAS VEGAS – The Networks business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) has been awarded its fifth consecutive annual contract by Sprint to provide Intelligent Optimization Service (IOS) for its iDEN® network. Since using Motorola’s professional services, Sprint has improved the performance of its iDEN network and managed its available spectrum – both of which are key to delivering a high-quality service to its subscribers while minimizing operational costs and capital expenditures.

“Our customers are our top priority and we are constantly striving to improve the end-user experience. By teaming with Motorola over the past four years, we’ve been able to increase the performance and capacity of our iDEN network and deliver the consistently outstanding service that our Nextel customers depend on,” said Danny Bowman, president, Sprint Integrated Solutions Group.

Motorola's IOS solution is a comprehensive mix of expert resource, market-leading analytical tools and a proven optimization methodology for achieving efficient and measurable improvement results in network performance. Motorola’s IOS utilizes data-reporting features generated by the network and subscribers as they use their phones. Motorola’s service virtually eliminates the need for manual resource intensive drive-testing.

“Motorola has built a strong relationship and a proven track record with Sprint in delivering network optimization services that have a direct impact on the efficiency and performance of Sprint’s iDEN network,” said Bruce Brda, senior vice president, Motorola Networks. “Services are a significant portion of Motorola Networks’ annual sales and are also an important contributor to the success of the operators who contract with us for our services expertise. By working with Motorola to integrate, optimize and manage their networks, operators can deliver reliable and enriched end-user experiences to their customers while effectively managing their bottom lines.”

Combining the best features of traditional optimization with state-of-the-art user-generated data analysis, this process allows a consistent, repeatable and cost-effective approach to network optimization. Motorola’s IOS has helped to generate improvements in both coverage and capacity by improved management of interference within the network and enabling optimal reuse of existing spectrum.

Leveraging best practice methodologies, tools and global delivery expertise, Motorola professional services personnel team works with network operators to maximize system performance that enriches subscriber experiences, manages network integration complexity and reduces operational costs and risk. Motorola delivers professional, integration, managed and support services to an extensive customer base around the world with its newest products designed for 4G technologies, helping customers understand data in a wireless IP world.

Motorola Networks business delivers fully integrated and customizable media solutions enabling operators to offer personalized, rich media experiences to their subscribers. As a global wireless infrastructure leader, Motorola is committed to 4G with WiMAX and LTE solutions that provide a way for operators to profitably meet the ever-growing demand for mobile broadband today while giving 2G and 3G customers a future path as we continue to support their legacy networks. Motorola brings its services, fourth-generation orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) platform and 25 years of wireless data systems innovation, experience and expertise to bear as operators – wireline, wireless, cable and telco –seek to evolve their networks for the future.

For more information about Motorola’s Services, please visit: http://www.motorola.com/services

Visit Motorola at CTIA WIRELESS 2010 in the Central Hall, Booth #409 or view the latest from the show at http://sharetheexperience.motorola.com/

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Nokia acquires Novarra Tweet

Browser service technology will provide improved mobile web experience on mainstream mobile phones.

Espoo, Finland - Nokia announced it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Novarra, Inc., a privately-held company based in Chicago, IL. Novarra is a provider of a mobile browser and service platform and has more than 100 employees. Novarra's mobile browser and services platform will be used by Nokia to deliver enhanced Internet experiences on Nokia mobile devices. Novarra has deployed their solution with leading mobile operator and internet services customers globally.

"Connecting the next billion consumers to the Internet will happen primarily on mobile devices," said Niklas Savander, Executive Vice President, Services, Nokia, "and delivering an optimized internet experience on our devices is core to our mission. By driving innovation in all segments of our portfolio, we are building one of the largest consumer audiences for web services and content. Novarra's Internet services technology delivered on the world's most widely-used mobile platform, Nokia's Series 40, will help us achieve this."

Nokia expects a new service offering utilizing the Novarra technology platform to be available later this year. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2010, and is subject to the customary closing conditions, including regulatory reviews. Following the acquisition, Novarra will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nokia.

About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.2 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.

About Novarra
Novarra, the Internet Mobility company, provides high performance mobile internet browsers and platforms for operators, handset manufacturers and internet brands to create new services and revenue streams for smartphones, features phones and mobile broadband devices. The solutions deliver a high quality mobile user experience for services including full rich web browsing, search, widgets, apps, video and advertising. Global, commercial deployments over eight years have proven consumer satisfaction, uptake and increased data service revenues. http://www.novarra.com/

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Motorola Showcases Integrated Voice and Data Communication Solutions at VoiceCon® Orlando 2010 Tweet

Seamless Communications Among Mobile Work Teams Using Different Devices Help Transform Operations with Faster Responses, Better Decisions and Higher Productivity.

ORLANDO, Fla. – VOICECON® (Booth #1201) – The Enterprise Mobility Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) will be demonstrating its latest integrated voice and data communication solutions, including the award-wining Total Enterprise Access and Mobility (TEAM) portfolio, Motorola AirDefense network assurance and management solutions, business-critical two-way radios and mobile computers, during the VoiceCon® Orlando 2010 Conference and Exhibition.

Recently recognized with the 2010 iF Product Design Award and the 2009 Internet Telephony Product of the Year Award, Motorola’s TEAM Voice-over-WLAN (VoWLAN) solution takes VoWLAN beyond voice with mobile email, calendar/contact sync, text messaging, Internet/intranet access and the flexibility of Windows Mobile® for line-of-business applications. In addition to offering toll-quality telephony services integrated with the PBX and enterprise-grade push-to-talk (PTT), the TEAM solution can also interoperate with existing two-way radio systems. Following best practices in networking, the TEAM solution can be easily integrated into existing wireless LAN (WLAN) and PBX infrastructure, creating a single common platform for the delivery of integrated voice and data services in healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing or retail environments.

“There are three guiding principles behind TEAM. First, provide workforce access to the right information at the right time. Second, equip them with the right device, and third, enable them to talk to customers or with each other regardless of the device they are using,” said Imran Akbar, vice president and general manager for Converged Enterprise Communications, Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions. “TEAM solutions, combined with the industry’s broadest end-to-end portfolio of mobile devices and wireless networks, improve customer responsiveness, worker productivity and capital efficiency.”

At VoiceCon Orlando 2010, Motorola will showcase the TEAM VoWLAN solution and also demonstrate the recently announced TEAM Radio Link Solution (RLS) and TEAM Radio Link Solution Express (RLS Express). Building on Motorola’s expertise in reliable PTT technologies, these easy-to-deploy solutions enable enterprises with business-critical two-way radio systems to enhance their communications capabilities with PTT interoperability. TEAM RLS provides unmatched PTT interoperability between TEAM VoWLAN smartphones, TEAM badges or mobile computers equipped with TEAM Express voice clients, and two-way radios. The TEAM RLS Express is a standalone version of TEAM RLS, ideal for organizations that do not require full VoWLAN and telephony integration, providing basic group PTT between TEAM Express-enabled devices and two-way radios.

Motorola will also preview the new EWP3100 device, a TEAM VoWLAN smartphone with an imager that can read 1D/2D bar codes and take pictures. Expected to be available in early third quarter of 2010, this semi-rugged device extends the capabilities and use cases for the TEAM VoWLAN solution. EWP3100 also features a wipe-able keypad and BioCote® surface protection. It opens a new world of opportunity to organizations looking for enterprise-class integrated voice and data communications coupled with world-class data capture solutions.

Finally, during VoiceCon Orlando 2010 Motorola will demonstrate AirDefense Network Assurance – the industry’s leading solution to optimize WLAN performance, ensure network reliability and provide remote troubleshooting and monitoring.

At the conference, Motorola speakers will discuss emerging voice and data communications technologies and how mobility improves operations and increases productivity and also will provide insights into key trends shaping the industry today and into the future:

Wednesday, March 24

* 1 – 1:45 p.m.: Unified Communications Leadership Roundtable: How Far Have We Come? What’s Next? Pat Narendra, Ph.D., director of product management for Converged Enterprise Communications, Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions, will provide insights into the current state of unified communications and offer outlook on future direction.
* 1 – 1:45 p.m.: Hardphones, Softphones & Next-Gen Systems. Mario DiPrizio, senior director of engineering and architecture for Converged Enterprise Communications, Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions, will discuss the evolution of devices and systems, as well as voice and data interoperability in the enterprise.

Visit Motorola’s booth #1201 to learn more about Motorola’s integrated voice and data communications solutions, see the TEAM portfolio in action, and participate in demonstrations that showcase business applications from several TEAM partners, highlight Fixed Mobile Convergence and unveil the future capabilities of the TEAM portfolio to extend communications outside the enterprise.

To get a fresh perspective on key trends in wireless networking, join Motorola technologists and industry experts on the Wireless Insights blog community.

The TEAM portfolio is part of Motorola's Wireless Network Solutions business, which delivers seamless connectivity that puts real-time information in the hands of users to give customers the agility they need to grow their business or better serve and protect the public. Working seamlessly together with Motorola's world-class devices, its unrivaled wireless network solutions include indoor wireless LAN, outdoor wireless mesh, point-to-multipoint, point-to-point networks and voice-over-WLAN solutions. Combined with powerful software tools for wireless network design, best-of-breed security, management and troubleshooting, Motorola's solutions deliver trusted networking and access anywhere to organizations across the globe.

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Glam ‘celeb’ match entertains fans at the 2010 Sony Ericsson Open Tweet

Sony Ericsson creates a ‘make.believe’ moment as singer Jay Sean and Spice Girl Mel B, battle it out in an exhibition tennis match; ‘Glam.Set.Match’ to celebrate the opening of the 2010 Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Miami FL, United States – March 23, 2010 – To celebrate the start of the 2010 Sony Ericsson Open; stars from the entertainment world unveiled their tennis talent with two of the world’s top class tennis players in an exclusive mixed doubles showdown.

Spice Girl and TV personality Mel B paired up with male tennis star; Novak Djokovic, to battle it out against Cash Money/Universal Republic recording artist; Jay Sean and female tennis ace; Ana Ivanovic, in front of a live crowd at the home of the Sony Ericsson Open; Crandon Park.

Bringing comedy to the proceedings was Miami funnyman, Benji B, who took to the umpire’s chair as an NFL referee, giving directions as if it was an American football match! Twinned with Real Housewives of New York, reality show star; Kelly Killoren Bensimon who gave a running commentary of the match as the MC.

The high-adrenaline match was hotly contested from start to finish with Mel B and Jay Sean keeping the crowd engaged. But Jay Sean and Ana Ivanovic snuck through to win in the closing minutes and claim the ‘Glam, Set, Match’ title.

Mel B commented; “Playing in this match was an amazing experience, as not only am I really competitive when it comes to sport, but I had the chance to play with Novak, who is undoubtedly one of the best players around right now! I love the glamour and buzz of Miami so being here and playing tennis in front of this fantastic audience was just great!”

Jay Sean added; “I couldn’t have asked for a better partner than Ana – we gave it as good as we got and hit some impressive shots at Mel and Novak. It was a real rush to go out onto that court and play against one of the top players in the world. In fact, it was such fun that I think I will pick up a tennis racket more often!

Ana Ivanovic (Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles ranking 58) said: “Sony Ericsson always come up with such imaginative ideas to promote the tournament here in Miami and it was a lot of fun taking part in this event. Miami is an exciting tournament, with lots going on both on and off the court, and I think that both the fans and players really appreciate that.”

Novak Djokovic (ATP singles ranking 2) commented: “I found it very exciting to play with Mel B and Jay Sean, and I think tennis needs more of these exhibition matches that bring celebrities to our sport. It makes us happy and them too. Sony Ericsson provided an opportunity for the public to see and interact with celebrities and players in a relaxed and fun exhibition match.

Aldo Liguori, CVP and head of global communications and PR said, “With Glam.Set.Match we have created a truly ‘make.believe’ moment for fans – a unique spectacle that shows how we can make the unexpected happen. This high energy stunt is also a fantastic example of how we are opening up the game to new audiences, bringing glamour and excitement to the sport and energising the overall fan experience of the Sony Ericsson Open."

After a fantastic 2009 tournament which saw both Andy Murray (ATP singles ranking 4) and Victoria Azarenka (Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles ranking 6) triumph; 2010 is set to be another spectacular event with both of the 2009 champions keen to defend their titles. ‘Glam.Set.Match’ sees the Sony Ericsson carry on its tradition of opening tournaments with dazzling and spectacular stunts – a tradition that began with ‘Night Tennis’ in 2007, where Sony Ericsson combined an ‘ultra-violet’ tennis tournament, the world’s best DJs and a “neon” fashion show. Last year, Sony Ericsson stopped traffic on Miami’s busiest street; Ocean Drive and put Andy Murray and Venus Williams (Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles ranking 5) on top of two cars, to play ‘Traffic Tennis’.

The 2010 Sony Ericsson Open will take place from March 22 – April 4 at the Tennis Center, Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, Miami. It features the world’s top men and women tennis players, battling for a total prize fund of US$9 million. Sony Ericsson is the title sponsor of the Sony Ericsson Open; the unofficial, fifth grand slam. The sponsorship has enabled Sony Ericsson to engage with consumers in countries across the world and take tennis beyond the boundaries of the court, inspiring new audiences and bringing glamour and style to the sport. In March 2010, the WTA Tour and Sony Ericsson announced a two year extension to their existing partnership that will see Sony Ericsson become the lead global sponsor for the Tour through to the end of 2012.

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Nokia honors consumer innovation at CTIA Tweet

Announcing the PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA winner.

Las Vegas, NV, USA- Continuing a rich history of fostering innovation, Nokia is proud to announce the winning team of the PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA competition - BrettSarahTops - for their work turning the Nokia N900 into a car-like dashboard showcasing odometer, speedometer and more. The competition, which began in January, pushed the capabilities for the Nokia N900 both from a hardware and software prospective; further showing that the Nokia N900 is one of the most advanced mobile computer currently available.

"Seeing what these teams were able to create using the Nokia N900 in just a few weeks time is a true testament to the spirit of human innovation," said Eddie Hold, Vice President, Current Analysis. "It's refreshing to see what people can come up with when they are supplied with tools like a open platform - such as the one that the Nokia N900 operates on. Kudos to Nokia and the participants for cultivating this kind of consumer innovation."

The three finalists of the PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA competition were each flown to CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas, where they presented their ideas to a panel of judges. Each presenter was given 15 minutes to discuss their inspiration and why they deserve the grand prize. After a very intense deliberation, the judges decided that Bike Dashboard earned the grand prize based on inventiveness, feasibility, conversation generation and demonstration of the Nokia N900's capabilities. As the grand prize winner, BrettSarahTops will receive a USD 10,000 prize.

"We're extremely excited to have won this competition! To think that just a few weeks ago we were brainstorming an idea to submit and now we're here in Las Vegas with that idea a reality is truly amazing," said Brett Peterson, a member of BrettSarahTops. "It's really cool that Nokia put together a competition that encouraged us to develop something we thought would be an awesome spin on their existing innovations."

BrettSarahTops utilized several different features of the Nokia N900 to create a Bike Dashboard. From the GPS to the camera, the team transformed the Nokia N900 into a car-like dashboard. The screen of the Nokia N900 showed a speedometer, odometer, mapped routes with GPS and even provided a car horn - becoming the killer app for cyclists everywhere.

While BrettSarahTops took home first place, the fact that both Niko and Pit Crew had very creative and innovative mods made it a difficult decision for the judges. For both team's hard work creating their respective mods, they'll also be taking home prizes. Niko placed second and will receive a prize of USD 5,000 while Pit Crew will receive USD 3,000 for placing third.

The Nokia N900 has broadened the choice for technology enthusiasts who appreciate the ability to multitask and browse the internet like they would on their desktop computer. Running on the new Maemo 5 software, the Nokia N900 empowers users to have dozens of application windows open and running simultaneously while taking full advantage of the cellular features, touch screen and QWERTY keyboard. The Nokia N900 also packs a powerful ARM Cortex-A8 processor, up to 1GB of application memory and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration as well as 32GB of storage space, a 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics, high resolution WVGA touch screen, HSPA, WLAN and much, much more.

The global PUSH N900 competition held in October 2009 drew hundreds of entries and resulted in the construction of five widely varying mods. With finalists from both global and USA-focused competitions coming up with ideas that span a broad spectrum - from transforming the N900 into spray-can that emits light graffiti to the brains of a robot, as well as other very, very creative ideas - the capability of a truly open device such as the Nokia N900 has been a great source for innovation and creativity.

To read more about the PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA finalists and see their journey in their own words, please visit www.blogs.nokia.com/pushn900/usa

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Nokia in 2009 Tweet

Nokia Corporation
Stock exchange release
March 26, 2010 at 12.00 (CET+1)

Espoo, Finland - Nokia has today published "Nokia in 2009" that includes Nokia 2009 Annual Accounts, the Review by the Board of Directors. The document is available in pdf-format on Nokia's Internet pages at www.nokia.com/financials. Shareholders may also request a hard copy of the document free of charge through Nokia's Internet pages.

About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.2 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com) , including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.

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Apps, maps and other objects of desire Tweet

Nokia celebrates 25 years of innovation at CTIA Wireless.

Las Vegas, NV, USA - At the 25th annual CTIA Wireless 2010 show in Las Vegas, Nokia is proud to celebrate a quarter-century of wireless industry advances, highlighting the latest in apps, content, devices, developers, and creative innovation - all of which influences the way you live with technology today.

At CTIA Nokia is demonstrating a wide array of solutions that help consumers connect to what matters most in their world. Making its first public debut is the Nokia 5230 Nuron, available tomorrow with T-Mobile, in addition to Ovi Maps and free navigation, and the innovative creations from the finalists of the "Push N900 Mod in the USA" -contest. Featuring the creators of some of the hottest apps and content available on Ovi Store, the Nokia booth also includes gems like OpenTable and Shazam - just some of the examples of the vibrant and open Nokia ecosystem.

"Twenty-five years ago the actual wireless industry was at its mere inception - at a time when Nokia marked innovation with a giant 'wireless' car phone, the Mobira Talkman. Today, 1.3 billion people around the world have phones - devices that have evolved into an extension of people's lives. It's no longer about the technology, it's about what it can do for you. We're excited to bring solutions to life for both for consumers and developers here at CTIA. This is indeed the year of apps, maps and more - and we're thrilled to be at the forefront," says Mark Louison, President, Nokia, Inc.

Mapping it out with T-Mobile and Nokia Nuron
Hitting T-Mobile stores across the U.S. tomorrow (March 24th) is the brand new Nokia Nuron smartphone, an affordably priced device for anyone looking for fast 3G connectivity, applications, free turn-by-turn navigation, Ovi Maps and more. This attractive 3.2'' touch screen smartphone is the first U.S. carrier device to come pre-loaded with Ovi Maps as well as Ovi Store. Witness this dynamic combination in person - its first public appearance is at CTIA.

Developers, apps, and more
With approximately 1.5 million downloads on Ovi Store every day (that's 22 downloads a second), millions of consumers are enjoying an entirely new Nokia experience. Developers and publishers from 80+ countries are providing content that reaches consumers in more than 180 countries in 30 languages with Ovi Store. At the Nokia booth, you'll see and be able to experience just how the consumer benefits from this ecosystem.

The OpenTable for Nokia application will allow you to make free, instantly confirmed reservations at more than 11,000 restaurants. Whether you know where you want to dine, or if you're just looking for inspiration, finding the perfect restaurant with OpenTable is easy. Use your current location to find nearby restaurants, read OpenTable diner reviews, view menus and more.

Shazam on Nokia gives you instant satisfaction for those times when you want to know the song that is playing: simply point your mobile towards the music to learn more about the artist, buy the song immediately or simply share your discovery with your family and friends www.shazam.com.

Mod about you
Bridging our commitment to innovation and consumer insights, Nokia is excited to announce the winning team of the PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA competition at CTIA on March 24th. This will be the culmination of a global project to find the most unique concepts constructed using the Nokia N900, the most advanced mobile computer currently available. Come meet the brains behind the ideas and discover the clever inventions of the top three U.S. competition finalists, who will be at the Nokia Booth showcasing their N900 mod innovations first-hand.

The global PUSH N900 competition, held in October 2009, drew hundreds of entries and resulted in the construction of five widely varying mods. Finalists from both global and USA-focused competitions have come up with a wide range of concepts - from transforming the N900 into a spray-can that emits light graffiti to the brains of a robot, as well as other very, very creative ideas. The capability of a truly open device such as the Nokia N900 has been a great source for innovation and creativity.

For further information about Nokia at CTIA Wireless 2010, please visit www.nokia.com/press or join us at the Nokia Booth, #2536, Central Hall, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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