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standards to run concurrently in a single unit, and the Evolved Packet Core for LTE that will
enable operators to efficiently offer a full range of data, voice, and highquality and realtime
multimedia services over different wireless standards using the same open platform in the
core network.
• Nokia Siemens Networks launched new solutions including FlexiPacket Microwave, a next
generation full packet microwave solution which combines Carrier Ethernet Transport with
Microwave Radio, and charge@once unified and business solutions that allow operators to
combine charging and billing.
Nokia Siemens Networks Business Units
As a result of the reorganization described above, Nokia Siemens Networks has the following three
business units as of January 1, 2010.
Business Solutions is focused on helping customers generate new revenue and differentiate from the
competition by providing a faster time to market for enduser services; enhancing billing and
charging capability; automating and simplifying processes; addressing the challenges of convergence;
and tapping into detailed subscriber data to deliver an individual customer experience. The unit
includes the following businesses:
• Consulting and Systems Integration;
• Operations and Business Software which provides network and service management software
and charging and billing software; and
• Subscriber Database Management.
Global Services offers operators a broad range of professional services and a full range of network
implementation and turnkey solutions. The Global Services organization operates a global and remote
delivery model designed to assist in achieving a balance between cost competitiveness and market reach,
using new automated technologies to speed responsiveness to operator needs around the world. Its
consulting and solutions led approach is aimed at customers who are increasingly looking for a business
partnership with network service suppliers and who need consultancy in relation to network management,
applications and multivendor systems integration. Global Services consists of three businesses:
• Managed Services: from network planning and optimization to network operations;
• Care: from software and hardware maintenance, proactive and multivendor care to
competence development services; and
• Network Implementation: from project management to turnkey implementations and energy
efficient sites.
Network Systems focuses on providing both fixed and mobile network infrastructure, including Nokia
Siemens Networks innovative Flexi base stations, core products, optical transport systems and
broadband access equipment.
For wireless networks, Network Systems develops GSM, EDGE and WCDMA/HSPA radio access networks
for operators and network providers. It also develops new technologies such as IHSPA and LTE to
support the uptake of mobile data services and introduce flat architecture for wireless and mobile
broadband applications. The main products are base stations and base station controllers.
For fixed line networks, Network Systems focuses on transport networks, which are the underlying
infrastructure for all fixed and mobile networks. Consumer applications, the needs of large enterprise,
the growth of the Internet and new services have increased the demand for bandwidth. Network
Systems provides the fundamental elements for highspeed transmission via optical and microwave
networks, including packetoriented technologies such as Ethernet and traditional protocols such as
TDM. The business unit also provides a comprehensive portfolio for the wire line connectivity area
such as digital subscriber line access multiplexers, and narrowband/multiservice equipment. Network
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