Thousands protest Nokia plan to close German plant, Nokia launches 2 new handsets Jan 24, 2008
The Espoo, Finland-based company has increasingly concentrated on emerging markets. It has predicted growth of more than 15 percent the highest in the global cell phone market this year in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Ex-player Karalahti faces drug charges in Finland Jan 16, 2008
He will face trial in the Vantaa prison court near Helsinki on Jan. 29, the Espoo Regional Court said, but did not announce the exact charges. Local media have reported that Karalahti, 32, was linked to a drug smuggling network that imported and distributed drugs in Finland in July. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Industry Leaders Collaborate to Introduce New Mobile Broadcast TV Technology Platform Jan 8, 2008
The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. About Rohde & Schwarz. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Sports Briefs Jan 7, 2008
"My conditioning is not at the top level but I played with a great team and had a lot of fun." After trailing defending champions Honka of Espoo by 16 points with 4:36 left in the second quarter, ToPo rallied to win their 19th-straight game in the Finnish league. Pippen leaves Finland unbeaten on his Nordic Europe mini-tour three years after retiring from the NBA.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Significant Tekla Xpower Order From Latvia Dec 17, 2007
ESPOO, Finland, Dec. 17, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Tekla (Other OTC: - ) and Latvia's national energy company Latvenergo continue collaboration ... Tekla's headquarters are located in Espoo. (Primezone Releases)
Nortec Ventures (NVT) Announces Diamond Core Drilling Returned Significant Palladium, Platinum and Gold Values, Kaukua Property, Northeastern Finland Nov 27, 2007
00 60 668 244 -------------------------------------------------------------------- The analyses were performed by Labtium Oy, a Finnish Government company based in Espoo and Rovaniemi, Finland. The laboratory methods used for the analyses are as follows. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
SITRONICS Enters into Strategic Partnership with Nokia Siemens Networks Nov 6, 2007
The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. SITRONICS is a leading provider of telecommunication solutions, including software, equipment and systems integration, IT solutions and microelectronic solutions in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States with a strong presence in Central and Eastern Europe and a growing presence in the Middle East and Africa. (BusinessWire)
Nokia and STMicroelectronics Close the Agreement in 3G Chipset Development Nov 5, 2007
ESPOO, Finland and GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia (NYSE: ) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: ) today announced the closing of their deal, announced on August 8th, to deepen their collaboration on the licensing and supply of integrated circuit designs and modem technologies for 3G and its evolution. The closing of the multifaceted agreement transfers a core part of Nokia's Integrated Circuit (IC) operations to STMicroelectronics and positions ST to design and manufacture... (PR Newswire)
Nokia says content is key Oct 25, 2007
ESPOO, Finland Nokia, the world's largest cellphone maker, sees content for the wireless Internet as key to snapping up more cellphone users, including in emerging markets, the head of its key unit said on Tuesday. Kai Oistamo, who heads Nokia's cellphone division, said the biggest barrier in emerging markets to people using the mobile Internet was lack of interest. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Nokia Says Web Content Is Key Oct 24, 2007
ESPOO, Finland (Reuters) Nokia, the world's largest cellphone maker, sees content for the wireless Internet as key to snapping up more mobile phone users, including in emerging markets, the head of its key unit said on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT. (eWeek)
Nokia nearly doubles 3Q net profit to $2.2 billion on surging sales Oct 19, 2007
Based in Espoo, just outside the Finnish capital, Nokia has sales in 130 countries. It employs some 130,000 people, up from 60,000 a year ago primarily because of joining networks operations with Siemens. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Lehtinen, Owls Upend Pioneers, 1-0 Oct 6, 2007
The Espoo, Finland native, who missed last weekend's games to train with the Finland national team, took a brilliant pass from in the fourth minute and was able to flick the ball up and over the goalkeeper in one motion for the game's only goal. It was her third of the season. (Fausports.com)
Lahde Spends Summer With Finland National Team Sep 21, 2007
The Espoo, Finland native is one of three on the team that currently play in the United States. All but one on the roster played college ball in the states. (Smcgaels.com)
Lehtinen Honored as Sun Belt's Player of the Week Sep 19, 2007
The Espoo, Finland native added to her program-best assist total, picking up her 32nd and 33rd career helpers against the Rockets. She set up both goals in a 2-0 Owl victory, delivering sharp passes that led to both markers. (Fausports.com)
Nokia buys mobile ad company Enpocket Sep 18, 2007
Nokia, based in Espoo, has sales in 130 countries and employs 110,000 people worldwide. All rights reserved. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Lehtinen's Late Tally Lifts FAU Over USF Sep 17, 2007
The senior from Espoo, Finland controlled the ball in traffic just outside the top of the box before firing a firm shot past the keeper and into the left side of the USF net for her second goal of the season. Both teams struggled to find their offensive touch in the first half, with only three combined shots through 45 minutes. (Fausports.com)
New Nokia services, gadgets to rival Apple's Aug 30, 2007
Nokia, based in Espoo near the Finnish capital, Helsinki, has sales offices in 130 countries and employs 110,000 people worldwide. Don't miss this on MSNBC.com. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Gazprom plans to re-route controversial European pipeline Aug 24, 2007
The countries affected by the Nord Stream pipeline - Germany, Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Russia - belong to the UN Espoo Convention, whose member states are obliged to notify and consult one another on all major projects that are likely to have a significant environmental impact across national borders. In the case of Finland, its environmental agency wants the pipeline moved farther south. (International Herald Tribune)
Nokia and Microsoft to Deliver Windows Live Services to Millions of Mobile Customers Aug 23, 2007
ESPOO, Finland and REDMOND, Wash. Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia, the world's largest mobile device manufacturer, and Microsoft Corp., a global leader in online communications and communities, have joined together to provide customers with a new suite of Windows Live(TM) services specifically designed for Nokia devices. (PR Newswire)
Nokia seeks import ban of Qualcomm chips Aug 20, 2007
U.S.-traded shares in Nokia, based in Espoo, Finland, increased $1, or 3. 5 percent, to close at $29. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Nokia asks U.S. to ban Qualcomm chipsets Aug 18, 2007
Nokia, based in Espoo, Finland, has insisted that the Qualcomm patents are invalid and that Nokia's products do not infringe any of those patents. Besides suing Nokia in Texas, Qualcomm has also charged Nokia with patent infringement in a U.S. court in San Diego, Calif. (AZCentral -- Business)
A new radiation therapy treatment developed for head and neck cancer patients Aug 18, 2007
The treatments are carried out in collaboration with the Department of Oncology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, at the BNCT facility constructed at the VTT research nuclear reactor site located at Otaniemi, Espoo. The neutron radiation used in the treatment is provided by VTT.. (EurekAlert!)
* Suspected killer's family to support her in Finland Aug 13, 2007
Three family members of a Taiwanese-born woman likely to be charged with murdering her three children in Espoo, Finland, will travel to Finland today, family sources said on Saturday. The woman's father, uncle and brother will assist with her case and hire lawyers to defend the woman, identified only by her maiden name, Fu (). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Nokia to transfer chipset technology, workers to STMicro Aug 9, 2007
Nokia, based in Espoo near the Finnish capital, sells products in 130 countries and employs 110,000 people. In the second quarter, it sold 100 million mobile devices, claiming a 38 percent share of the global market. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Nokia: Wired for Profits Aug 3, 2007
Not bad for a company based in Espoo, Finland. And Nokia's success is by no means a flash in the pan. (BusinessWeek)
Nokia Opens its First Design Studio in India Aug 1, 2007
Earlier this year the company established a new design studio for its design team at its Global headquarters in Espoo, Finland and plan to open a similar studio for its design team in London later this year. Globally, it has grown its design team with 50 new hires in the last year. (PR Newswire)
ADVA Optical Networking and Nokia Siemens Networks Deploy New Networks for Portugal Telecom Jul 30, 2007
Nokia Siemens Networks has operations in some 150 countries and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. It combines Nokia's Networks Business Group and the carrier related businesses of Siemens Communications. (Primezone Releases)
Call for New Regulatory Framework to Allow Greater Access to Financial Services Via Mobile Phones in Developing Countries Jul 4, 2007
ESPOO, Finland, July 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A new regulatory framework is needed to encourage financial transactions by mobile phones and transform access to financial services in developing countries, claims a new policy report 'The Transformational Potential of M-Transactions', published today (4 July 2007) by Vodafone in partnership with Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Nokia Siemens Network ... Nokia Siemens Networks has operations in some 150 countries and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. (PR Newswire)
Nokia Chooses Wieden Jul 3, 2007
The client is based in Espoo, Finland. "Wieden + Kennedy's track record demonstrated strength in creative thinking and the potential to be a strong strategic and business marketing advisor with a solid commitment to Nokia's business priorities and ambitions. We expect this relationship to help take us to our goal of becoming the most loved and admired iconic brand", said Jo Harlow, client svp, marketing, in a statement. (MediaWeek.com)
A Change in the Nokia Siemens Networks Board of Directors: Siemens CEO Peter Loscher Joins the Board of Nokia Siemens Networks, Klaus Kleinfeld Resigns From the Board Jun 29, 2007
ESPOO, Finland, June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Klaus Kleinfeld, 49, President and CEO of Siemens AG until June 30, 2007 has resigned from the Board of Directors of Nokia Siemens Networks B.V., effective as of July 1, 2007 ... Nokia Siemens Networks has operations in some 150 countries and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. (PR Newswire)
Nokia announces corporate restructuring Jun 22, 2007
Nokia, based in Espoo near the Finnish capital, has sales in 130 countries and employs 68,000 people. All rights reserved. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Lehtinen Soars with Sky Blue Jun 7, 2007
The Espoo, Finland native has five points in three regular season matches so far this season and has added a goal in an exhibition match as well. Lehtinen scored two goals and assisted on another on June 2 against the New York Magic for her first regular-season points. (Fausports.com)
Women's Soccer Announces 2007 Class of Newcomers May 30, 2007
Nelli Ruotsalainen - Defender - Espoo, Finland - Makelanrinne Sports H.S. (Puistolan Urhilijat) "Nelli is a fast and technical player that will be expected to attack from her outside back position. Equally comfortable playing with either foot, we expect her to help us build play out of the back as well as work hard defensively. We are thrilled to add a player of Nelli's quality and pedigree and are very happy to be adding another Scandinavian to our roster.". Prior to URI: A starter on the U18... (Gorhody.com)
Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks Prepare for Growth of Telecommunications in Africa at CTO Roundtable May 29, 2007
ESPOO, Finland, May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Telecommunications Technology will in the Coming Years Have a Profound Impact on Many Societies in Africa, Contributing Largely to the Economic Growth and Wealth of Millions of People on the Continent - This Development, and Issues Related to the Regulatory Environment Supporting the Foreseen Growth, will be the Major Themes of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation's (CTO) European-African Telecommunications Roundtable in Helsinki and... (PR Newswire)
Nokia and Tsinghua University Announce New Research Framework May 29, 2007
Establishment of a Joint Research Facility at the Tsinghua Campus in Beijing Will Drive Technology Development 'for Asia and the World' ESPOO, Finland, May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia (NYSE: ) and Tsinghua University, China, today announced the establishment of a research framework and a facility dedicated to long term joint research programs. This agreement is the first of its kind in Asia for Nokia Research Center (NRC), which has established similar arrangements with several... (PR Newswire)
Nokia fires back at Qualcomm May 25, 2007
The patents, while not essential in a cell phone chip, provide substantial benefits when used, said Nokia, based in Espoo, Finland. In its 87-page court document, Nokia also denied Qualcomm's allegations of infringement. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Climber makes world's highest phone call from Everest summit May 23, 2007
Despite a tragic marriage and gay affairs, Alan Bates could not resist one last great romance. Climber makes world's highest phone call from Everest summit. (Daily Mail)
SAP Snags 2 Companies May 16, 2007
Wicom is based in Espoo, Finland. Drilling down to more industry-specific capabilities, SAP announced new software development to help banks better navigate shifting business processes in and outside their walls. (eWeek)
Nokia says market share will grow in 2Q May 16, 2007
Nokia, based in Espoo near the Finnish capital, plans to post its second-quarter results on Aug. 2. All rights reserved. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Juutilainen adjusting to life in USHL May 13, 2007
The winger from Espoo, Finland, has been a valuable addition to the Waterloo lineup this season and most likely will return next season for additional seasoning before he heads to the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 2008. Discovered by Black Hawks' head coach P.K. O'Handley at last year's Viking Cup in Camrose, Alberta, Juutilanen was a ninth-round selection by Waterloo during the USHL's 2006 May Entry Draft. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Lumene Takes a Page from Hollywood by Rolling Out the 'Orange' Carpet for Launch of Radiant C Beauty Drops May 10, 2007
LUMENE Group's head office is located in Kauklahti in Espoo, Finland. About CVS/pharmacy. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Outokumpu agrees to sell Hitura nickel mine to Belvedere May 7, 2007
OUTOKUMPU MINING OY Riihitontuntie 7A, FIN-02200 Espoo, Finland. For further information: Mr Tuomo Makela at +358 9 421 2217. (Canada Newswire)
Nokia Siemens Networks to cut 9,000 jobs May 6, 2007
Nokia, based in Espoo, just outside Helsinki, sells phones in 130 countries and employs 68,000 people. Munich, Germany-based Siemens employs more than 460,000 people. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Self-powered display technologies May 3, 2007
The self-powered billboard appears in a patent application filed by Nokia of Espoo, Finland (US 2007/0080925). In this device the picture cells of the display perform twin duties: as well as forming the image, they also generate power. (EurekAlert!)
14 Players with WCHA Ties Currently Competing in 2007 IIHF World Championships in Moscow, Russia May 3, 2007
Playing for Austria is Bernd Bruckler (G, University of Wisconsin/Blues Espoo - Finland). And playing for Finland in the 2007 IIHF World Championship is Jarkko Ruutu (F, Michigan Tech University/Pittsburgh - NHL). (Wcha.com)
Business Events Scheduled for Thursday Apr 19, 2007
ESPOO, Finland Nokia Corp. releases first-quarter earnings. CHARLOTTE, N.C. NuCor Corp. releases first-quarter earnings. (ABC News -- Wire)
Nokia, Qualcomm continue talks Apr 11, 2007
Shares in Espoo, Finland-based Nokia rose 20 cents to close at $23. 74 on the New York Stock Exchange, while shares in San Diego-based Qualcomm rose 32 cents to $43 on the Nasdaq Stock Market. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nokia releases Open C SDK plug-in for S60-based devices Apr 11, 2007
Espoo, Finland Nokia has announced the availability of the Open plug-in for the S60 third edition software development kit (SDK). The plug-in simplifies the porting of Linux-targeted open-source projects to Symbian OS-based S60 smartphones and enables increased productivity for developers of mobile applications running on S60 devices. (EETimes)
Carina Bjornstrom Named Big West Athlete of the Week Apr 5, 2007
The native of Espoo, Finland easily defeated the Warriors' Gillian Ayres 6-0, 6-2 Thursday to help guide UCSB to a 7-0 sweep of cross-town rival Westmont. Bjornstrom followed that effort with a 6-2, 6-2 win over UC Davis' Robin Guier Saturday as the Gauchos posted a convincing 5-2 win over the Aggies in Davis. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Briefing: Apple to work with EU on antritrust charge Apr 4, 2007
Qualcomm previously filed two other patent infringement lawsuits in the U.S. against Nokia, based in Espoo, Finland. Similar cases are pending in Britain, France, Germany, Italy and China. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
New company Nokia Siemens expects 'very slight' market growth in 2007 Apr 3, 2007
The company, based in Espoo near Helsinki, is made up of the Finnish cell phone maker's network business group and Siemens' carrier-related operations ... Nokia, based in Espoo, sells phones in 130 countries and employs 68,000 people. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Nokia Siemens Networks Starts Operations and Assumes a Leading Position in the Communications Industry Apr 2, 2007
Nokia Updates 2007 Market Outlook for the Mobile and Fixed Intrastructure and Related Services Market ESPOO, Finland, April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia (NYSE: ) announced today that Nokia Siemens Networks started its operations on April 1, assuming a leading position in the communications infrastructure market and ready to help its hundreds of customers across the globe meet the challenges of connecting the five billion people that the company believes will be "always on" by 2015 ... Nokia... (PR Newswire)
Falcon Ventures Incorporated: Corporate Update Mar 22, 2007
Alberta, Canada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- John B. Hague Retired, Former Executive Vice-President Of The Director Canada Development Corporation And President Of British Columbia, Canterra Energy Limited; Held Numerous Directorships Canada Including Canterra Energy Limited, Polysar Ltd., Kidd Creek Mines Ltd., Canwest Capital Corp. And Ventures West Capital Corp. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kalervo... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Nokia files complaints against Qualcomm Mar 21, 2007
ESPOO, Finland (AP) Nokia Corp., the world's largest maker of mobile phones, said Monday that it filed complaints against wireless technology company Qualcomm Inc. in Germany and the Netherlands. The complaints request declarations that Qualcomm's European patents are exhausted in respect of products sold in the European Union. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Nokia throws down gauntlet, again Mar 20, 2007
Nokia, the world's largest maker of cell phones, said it had requested declarations that Qualcomm's European patents were exhausted, preventing Qualcomm from enforcing the patents against Nokia, which is based in Espoo, Finland. The complaints were filed in Germany's Regional Court of Mannheim and in the Hague District Court in the Netherlands. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Nokia, Siemens Networks to begin operations Mar 15, 2007
HELSINKI, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Nokia Siemens Networks, the joint venture of Finnish handset maker Nokia and German conglomerate Siemens, will start operations on April 1, Nokia announced in Espoo, Finland on Wednesday. Nokia and Siemens are contributing their respective carrier networks businesses and corresponding assets into this 50-50 joint venture. (Xinhuanet, China)
Women's Basketball Prepares For West Coast Conference Tournament Mar 1, 2007
The Gaels welcome freshmen , from Sacramento, CA and , from Espoo, Finland, along with junior college transfer , from Carson CA and Compton Community College. PARTNERS AND SPONSORS. (Smcgaels.com)
Jontelle Smith And Maija Lahde Garner Conference Accolades Feb 27, 2007
San Bruno, CA- Saint Mary's sophomore guard (Pinole, CA) and (Espoo, Finland) garnered All West Coast Conference accolades as announced by the conference office today. Smith was named to the first-team while Lahde garnered honorable mention accolades. (Smcgaels.com)
Nokia Looks at 6 Shops Feb 24, 2007
Those meetings will take place at client headquarters in Espoo, Finland. In the hunt are WPP Group's Grey and Omnicom Group's DDB, both roster shops, as well as independents Mother and Wieden + Kennedy, Publicis Groupe-backed Bartle Bogle Hegarty and WPP's JWT, sources said. (MediaWeek.com)
Nokia to lay off 700 people Feb 17, 2007
Nokia, based in Espoo near the Finnish capital, employed 68,500 people at the end of last year, an increase of 16 percent on 2005. SHOP BAKERSFIELD. (Bakersfield Californian -- Technology)
Women's Basketball Embarks On Final Conference Road Trip Feb 14, 2007
Two nights later, the Espoo, Finland native bettered that performance with 16 rebounds and 10 points on 5-of-8 shooting ... The Gaels welcome freshmen , from Sacramento, CA and , from Espoo, Finland, along with junior college transfer , from Carson CA and Compton Community College. (Smcgaels.com)
Acrodea - Pioneering the Development of the OpenKODE(TM) Core APIs Feb 14, 2007
The company has offices in Seoul, Korea; and Espoo, Finland. For more information, please visit. (PR Newswire)
Zags Play at Saint Mary's, Santa Clara Feb 7, 2007
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE (10-11, 4-4 WCC) F - 1 Maija Lahde, 6-1, Jr., Espoo, Finland (9. 7 ppg, 6. (Gozags.com)
DEMO 07 Conference Explores Mobile Computing, the Global Internet ... Feb 3, 2007
Get the X-factor with X-Men(TM) Legends downloadable demo for Nokia N-Gage Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced that N-Gage Arena members can download a free exclusive demo of the mutant action adventure RPG X-Men(TM) Legends by logging onto www. n-gage. (TechWhack, India)
Nokia's revenue exceeds Finland's state budget Jan 26, 2007
Espoo, Finland-based Nokia yesterday reported a 20 percent increase in sales to e41. 1 billion (R383 billion). (Business Report, South Africa)
