Nokia is supplying UK ISP operator, Zygo Communications Ltd., with the Nokia WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) solution to enable the delivery of mobile Internet services.
Zygo Communications Ltd., one of the UK's leading online solution and content providers for the Internet and interactive services, will deliver entertainment and lifestyle WAP services targeted at the youth market. Nokia is providing its WAP solution for network operators, the Nokia Artus Messaging Platform, with deliveries starting immediately.
Nokia can offer operators and ISPs what few others in the industry can; a complete end to-end WAP solution, including a WAP portal, gateways, mobile terminals, browsers, tools for WAP-based content creation and delivery, end-user application platforms, and systems integration services. In addition to infrastructure, Nokia Professional Services provides comprehensive service solutions for planning, deploying, managing, and enhancing WAP solutions
"We are delighted to be working with Nokia, one of the world's leading mobile technology companies, to develop a range of WAP enabled services for our customers," said Derek Bell, Managing Director of Zygo Communications Ltd.,"Zygo will now develop advanced WAP services, including providing location-based information."
"Internet users are increasingly expecting to access information and entertainment services at any time and in any location, Nokia's WAP solutions make this possible as this deal with one of the UK's leading ISPs proves," said Peter Kuhne, Area Vice President, Nokia Networks, "This is an exciting and changing time for all of us."
Zygo Communications is a multi online resource and solution business. Zygo operates specialised divisions operating in a bundle of online applications markets from strategic consultancy provision - planning and implementing online business enhancement - to large scale system design and build, high status web site construction, e-com solutions and online marketing and advertising. Zygo was one of the first developers of portal technology with dedicated sport and leisure portals - alongside the sourcing and supply of WAP enabled consumer and B2B products and services content to the telecoms other industry.
Nokia is paving the way to the Mobile Information Society with its innovative products and solutions. The company is the leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile, broadband and IP networks, related services as well as multimedia terminals. In 1999, Nokia's 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.
Further information:
Nokia Networks
Communications Department
Tel. + 358 9 5113 8193
Fax + 358 9 5113 8199
www.nokia.com
nokia.networks@nokia.com
Mr Rod Jenkins
Zygo Communications
Tel + 44 20 7608 2829