3G and beyond: New test bed for network technologies, solutions and services, and competence development for professionals and students
Nokia announces the opening of the new Nokia Technology Centre in Bandung, Indonesia, extending Nokia’′s presence in the country. The Nokia Technology Centre will serve as a test bed and a competence development Centre to increase the understanding of GSM, WCDMA 3G, and future mobile network technologies and services in Indonesia.
“The new Nokia Technology Centre demonstrates Nokia’s commitment to facilitate the growth of the networks and services business in Indonesia – and the professional growth of both our staff and other telecommunications professionals – that will ultimately translate into enhanced services that benefit our customers and end-users,” explains Marko Kytöharju, Country Director, Networks, Indonesia, Nokia.
Each year, the Centre will provide hands-on training to over 400 professionals across the telecommunications industry. The training covers Nokia’s end-to-end offerings that enable operators and services providers to maximize their return on investment on their infrastructure and resources. Nokia will share its know-how in network technologies, solutions and services, including consulting and integration, managed services, software, customer care, training, and delivery services. For instance, Nokia’s managed services can help operators to maximize capital efficiency and minimize operating expenses.
“The new Nokia Technology Centre will also conduct joint educational and industry development programs. Today, the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) paves the way with Nokia to develop a series of hands-on training, lectures, and scholarships. These will potentially benefit many tertiary students each year, and inspire them towards an education or career in the telecommunications industry.
“Nokia’s cooperation with technology bigwigs and local universities is one way for Nokia to give back to the community that has supported our growth in this market,” Kytöharju continues. “In addition to demonstrating its commitment to Indonesia by contributing to the development of the nation’s telecommunications industry, Nokia also hopes that the Centre will help cultivate skills and competences in network technologies and services,” Kytöharju concludes.