Transfer of Nokia’s Adaptation Software R&D entity to Sasken Communication Technologies completed

Sasken strengthens offerings on Series 40 software platform, connectivity and core software for silicon and hardware access.

Espoo, Finland and Bangalore, India – 2nd June, 2008 : Nokia and Sasken Communication Technologies today announced that the transfer of Nokia’s Adaptation Software R&D operations in Bochum, Germany has been completed. With this transfer Sasken Communication Technologies assumes full ownership of the software R&D entity, effective May 31st, 2008. The transaction will enable continuance of the employment for 35 employees of the software R&D entity in Bochum.

“Nokia and Sasken have been successfully cooperating over the recent years and with this new set up we are further widening the long-term collaboration between Nokia and Sasken”, said Heikki Heinaro, Vice President, Adaptation Software, Nokia.

Edwin Moses, Senior Vice President - Handset Solutions Group, Sasken, added “We warmly welcome the new members to the Global Sasken Family. The Bochum team’s expertise forms a natural fit to Sasken’s existing competencies and will enable us to strengthen our offerings, especially in the areas of Series 40 software platform, local connectivity and core software for silicon and hardware access. This step is synergistic with Sasken’s growth strategy towards becoming a global supplier to Nokia.”

About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

About Sasken
Sasken is an embedded communications solutions company that helps businesses across the communication value chain accelerate product development life cycles.

Sasken offers a unique combination of research and development consultancy, wireless software products, software services and network engineering services, and works with Network OEMs, Semiconductor Vendors, Terminal Device OEMs and Operators across the world. Global Fortune 500 and Tier 1 companies in these segments are part of Sasken's customer profile. Established in 1989, Sasken employs over 3,500 people at its offices in India, Finland, Germany, Japan, Mexico, China, UK and USA. Sasken has repeatedly featured among the Best Employers in leading industry surveys.

In addition to being directly involved in the development of a variety of technologies, Sasken is a member of premier technology bodies including ITU, 3GPP, GCF, MPEG-ISO, WiMAX, NFC, DLNA and ATM, DSL & SDR forums. Sasken is SEI CMM Level 5 certified and its’ solutions are backed by ISO 9001:2000, ISO 27001 and TL 9000 certifications. Sasken’s commitment to environment is highlighted by its ISO 14001 certification.

Sasken Wireless IP ships on 50+ models and over 50 million phones across networks in Australia, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan.
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