Nokia has plans to cease developing or marketing its own behind-the-firewall business mobility solutions. The technologies and expertise will be reallocated to its consumer push e-mail service.
Going forward, it plans to form its enterprise solutions offering by combining Nokia devices and applications with software solutions from Microsoft, IBM, Cisco and others.
We have very strong relationships with industry leading enterprise technology partners such as Cisco and Microsoft, as well as a broad range of operator and retail channel partners. Together with them, we will use our expertise in devices, as well as the combined channel footprint and customer base, to deliver a range of end-to-end offerings for business. The initial success of the Nokia E71 with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync is a great example of the attractiveness of our new approach, said Niklas Savander, EVP (Services & Software) Nokia. We will also continue with our investment strategy to develop key consumer internet services in areas such as music, games, media, messaging and context based services.
In a press release, the company said that it is in the advanced stages of discussions for the potential sale of its security appliances business to a financial investor. If this transaction is concluded, it would be an extremely positive development for the security appliance business, which will be able to realize its full potential under new ownership. The investor is committed to continuing the development and growth of the business, to serving its current network of customers, and to retaining and motivating its employees, said Savander. Further news about this transaction will be announced when a definitive agreement is reached with the investor.
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