Nokia unveils enterprise data acceleration solution for wireless networks.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NICE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2003 Nokia Wireless Accelerator enhances user experience and optimizes data communication over low bandwidth connections providing an easy way to improve work efficiency and productivity Nokia (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :NOK NOK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Norwegian Krone. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ) today announced Nokia Wireless Accelerator, designed to efficiently optimize data communication over narrowband In communications, transmission rates up to T1 speeds (1.544 Mbps). The upper limit is moving target. At one time, narrowband meant 150 bps (that is 150 bits per second!). Then, the upper limit became 2,400 bps. Later, it moved to 64 Kbps. Contrast with wideband and broadband. wireless and fixed networks which improves the overall user experience and saves costs. Nokia Wireless Accelerator enhances the end user experience by securely and efficiently downloading enterprise data to wireless devices or laptops. Nokia Wireless Accelerator technology is a fully integrated component of Nokia IP Security Platforms and Nokia IP VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. solutions, and with its flexible configuration, works transparently with existing services, eliminating the need to change existing content or applications. "As more businesses go mobile, the need to empower employees with the tools to quickly access information remotely is dramatically increasing," said Dan MacDonald, vice president of marketing, Nokia Enterprise Solutions. "With Nokia Wireless Accelerator, a fast and dependable wireless access solution is readily available to corporate networks, even in the absence of a high speed connection. With the proliferation proliferation /pro·lif·er·a·tion/ (pro-lif?er-a´shun) the reproduction or multiplication of similar forms, especially of cells.prolif´erativeprolif´erous pro·lif·er·a·tion n. of mobile devices and laptops with mobile connectivity in today's enterprise environments, businesses will continue to look for ways to leverage these devices to achieve higher levels of productivity." With Nokia Wireless Accelerator, corporate data traffic to and from the mobile device can be compressed and optimized for convenient and fast viewing. Nokia Wireless Accelerator provides a number of benefits to the enterprise, including increased productivity for mobile employees, remote access cost savings, fast and simple deployment with market leading Nokia IP Security Platforms that feature Nokia's purpose-built IPSO operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , and easy management through existing Nokia Platform Management solutions Nokia Horizon Manager and Nokia Network Voyager. Nokia Wireless Accelerator also provides client-server and server-only acceleration models for flexible deployment: 1. The server-only acceleration model does not require any client installation. Instead, enterprises can leverage Nokia Wireless Accelerator configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: as a proxy for a web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . 2. In the client-server model client-server model - client-server , Nokia Wireless Accelerator client is installed on a laptop Same as laptop computer. laptop - portable computer running Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. (R) operating system. When compared to the server-only acceleration, this model provides better savings both in time to receive requested content and in amount of data transferred. Enterprises can choose the acceleration model that best suits their remote access deployment or use both models simultaneously with a single installation. Nokia Wireless Accelerator provides comprehensive protocol support for accelerating web, email, file transfer, news, and other application traffic. The new product is the latest addition to Nokia's Mobile Connectivity initiative, a unique, comprehensive set of system level solutions based on the business needs of different types of users. These solutions address the security and mobility limitations of legacy products for rapid return on investment and sustainable competitive advantage. Consistent with the entire Nokia family of mobile connectivity offerings, Nokia Wireless Accelerator is backed by global Nokia First Call-Final Resolution support network, allowing customers to have a single point of contact for all support needs. Nokia Wireless Accelerator is expected to be globally available in December 2003. About Nokia Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet, Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges. |
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