Nokia has signed a contract with leading national operator, Ukrainian Mobile Communications (UMC) to supply the Nokia WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) solution enabling the delivery of mobile Internet services to UMC customers.
The contract comprises of the supply of the Nokia Artus Messaging Platform and the Nokia Artus MAX Platform.
Nokia Artus Messaging Platform acts as gateway between information and applications on the Internet and a mobile phone. Information on the Internet such as news or stock quotes can be accessed in seconds. Nokia Artus Messaging Platform also makes it possible to access Web applications such as games or e-commerce. WAP security enables encryption and authentication for traffic between a WAP-enabled device and Messaging Platform through support of Wireless Transport Layer Security (WTLS). Messaging Platform also provides a secure Internet connection through Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
Nokia Artus MAX Platform is a complementary portal, content and services server to the Nokia Artus Messaging Platform. It enables an operator to differentiate and brand attractive services, while users are able to select from the available content links and services the operator has provided, and to personalize the information they see on their mobile devices.
"We are delighted to be working with Nokia, one of the world's leading mobile technology companies, to develop a range of WAP services for our customers," said Bohdan Kupych, Marketing and Sales Director, UMC. "WAP is a key enabler of the mobile Internet and with the Nokia solution UMC will be able to offer secure, personalized services to our mobile customers.
"Nokia is pleased to work with UMC as the leading mobile operator in Ukraine and this deal further demonstrates Nokia's leadership in WAP, " said Wojciech Pytel, Area General Manager, Nokia Networks, Nokia Poland & Ukraine."People increasingly desire to have access to information and services over the Internet at any time and in any location and Nokia's WAP solution makes this possible."
Nokia can offer operators what few others in the industry can; a complete end-to-end WAP solution, including WAP gateways, WAP portal, mobile terminals, browsers, tools for WAP -based content creation and delivery, and systems integration services. In addition to infrastructure, Nokia Professional Services provides comprehensive service solutions for planning, deploying, managing, and enhancing WAP solutions.
UMC is the leading mobile communications operator with 65% market share in Ukraine. UMC has by far the widest coverage throughout Ukraine, offering the greatest choice of services and innovation. UMC launched Ukraine’s first mobile network in 1993 and has constantly been cellular subscribers number one choice
Nokia is paving the way to the mobile information society with its innovative products and solutions. Nokia is the leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks, related services as well as multimedia terminals. In 1999, net sales totaled EUR 19.8 billion (USD 19.9 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the New York (NOK), Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Frankfurt and Paris stock exchanges and employs more than 56,000 people.
Contact information:
Communications Department, Nokia Networks
Tel. +358 9 5113 8195
Fax +358 9 5113 8199
Email nokia.networks@nokia.com
Public Relations, UMC
Tel. +380 50 110 3106
Fax +380 50 110 3956
Email hunder@umc.com.ua