Nokia and TRW to Partner for the Development of Advanced Multimode Third Generation Base Stations
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. TRW Inc. and Nokia Networks, the infrastructure arm of Nokia Corporation, have agreed to cooperate on the design and development of current and third generation (3G) base station products for mobile networks.
The agreement between TRW s Space & Electronics Group and Nokia Networks broadens the existing relationship between Nokia and TRW, which currently includes the development of products used in cellular transmission. The companies have now entered into a long-term relationship, which not only will cover the agreed joint design and development in the areas of multimode 3G base stations, but also establishes cooperation in Internet Protocol Radio Access Networks (IP-RAN), the next step in 3G architecture. The base station products form key parts of Nokia s full mobile network system offering for both new and current operator customers.
Dr J.T. Bergqvist, senior vice president, Nokia Networks said, "This agreement combines the strengths of the key players in their respective fields. TRW is a leader in advanced electronics and communications engineering, and Nokia Networks is a leader in base station systems and radio access technology. This will enhance our offering for the future era of Mobile Internet and 3G networks, where Nokia will continue to work with world-leading industry players in providing world-class solutions for our customers."
"We are very pleased to partner with Nokia in areas where TRW s technology and expertise can add value to their base station product portfolio," said Timothy W. Hannemann, executive vice president and general manager, TRW Space & Electronics Group. "The combination of Nokia s industry leadership in commercial telecommunications and TRW s world-class telecommunications technologies will result in the development of outstanding products for these high-growth markets."
TRW Space & Electronics Group is a leading supplier of high-performance electronics, integrated circuits and foundry services for commercial markets. The group also builds spacecraft for military, civil and commercial customers; space payloads; instruments and advanced lasers. It is an operating unit of TRW Inc., which provides advanced technology products and services for the global automotive, aerospace and information systems markets. TRW Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). TRW s Web site is at http://www.trw.com.
Nokia is paving the way to the mobile information society with its innovative products and solutions. The company is the leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile, broadband and IP networks, related services as well as multimedia terminals. In 1999, Nokia s net sales totalled EUR 19.8 billion (US$19.9 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the New York (NOK), Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Frankfurt and Paris stock exchanges and employs more than 56,000 people. Visit the Nokia Web site at www.nokia.com
Further information:
Ms. Megan Matthews
Nokia Networks
Telephone: 972.894.4267
e-mail: Megan.Matthews@nokia.com
Cell Phone: 214.507.4601
Jack Prichett
TRW Space & Electronics Group
Telephone: 310.812.5227
e-mail: jack.prichett@trw.com
Pager: 310.389.9159
Cell Phone: 310.567.5327
E-mail: jack.prichett@trw.com
Web site: http://www.nokia.com
