The new company, owned by Nokia and Siemens, holds a top three position in the industry (based on 2006 pro-forma revenues of EUR 17.1 billion) and is ideally positioned to tap growth opportunities in both the wireless and fixed communications markets. Nokia Siemens Networks has approximately 600 customers and operates in about 150 countries, combining deep local presence and know-how with the global reach and international support of an industry leader. The company starts with strong momentum. Approximately 140 joint bids have been submitted since anti-trust approvals in November, in addition to the separate Siemens and Nokia activities.
The meeting attracted a high level and decision maker audience of the Jordan telecom industry that included CxOs of the mobile and fixed telecommunication companies in Jordan, TRA representatives, in addition to representatives of the German and Finnish ambassadors in Jordan.
Commenting on this occasion, Dr. Walid Moneimne, Chairman Middle East and Africa region at Nokia Siemens Networks, said,
"Already starting as one of the leaders of the industry, we have a clear objective: to become number one. We want to be the number one communications enabler for our customers; the number one company connecting the world through seamless connectivity of mobile and fixed communications; and the number one workplace of choice for our employees. We also want to be known for operating with the highest standards of ethics and integrity."
Nokia Siemens Networks is launching its operations in Jordan to continue and enhance its solid relationships with Jordan's top mobile and fixed telecommunication providers such as Fastlink (MTC Group), Jordan Telecom, Umniah (Batelco Group) and Xpress. We are working side by side with them to drive the telecommunications industry forward, introducing new services and help them meet the challenges of connecting the increasing number of telecom users in the region.
"At present, we enjoy a strong relationship with some of Jordan's top operators, and are always ready to provide them with our expertise, industry know-how and our leading product portfolio," added Dr. Moneimne.
Nokia Siemens Networks builds on the rich research and innovation strength of its parent companies. It will have one of the world's best research and development teams, focused on advancing the development of best-in-class products for next-generation fixed and mobile network solutions. In 2006, the R&D team that is now part of Nokia Siemens Networks demonstrated the world's first Long Term Evolution (LTE) radio access solution. In fixed access, research teams were able to transmit data at a rate of 10 gigabits per second via an optical access network, which is four times faster than the rate previously possible.
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