Nokia GSM radio

Wednesday, January 10th 2007 - 01:00 CET - Comments: 0

A s part of the agreement, which expands Nokia's existing relationship as the INL's primary networks vendor, Nokia will supply its GSM radio equipment and services, including its industry-leading MSC Server System, a mobile softswitch solution based on 3GPP Release 4 Core architecture. Nokia will also provide an extensive range of installation, training and care services, including Spare Parts Management services. The system will be installed at the INL's Critical Infrastructure Test Range facility in Idaho, with deliveries taking place in the second half of 2006. Nokia has supplied the INL with Wireless Solutions and Services since 2004.

 

INL - Developing technology

The INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to developing technologies and solutions in nuclear energy, national and homeland security, and science and technology. The laboratory has a comprehensive research and development initiative in critical infrastructure protection, including wireless and communications systems. The 890 square mile Critical Infrastructure Test Range provides full-scale testing for the performance and evaluation of both physical and network security solutions in industrial process control, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and energy management systems, communications networks, and information systems. Battelle Energy Alliance manages and operates the laboratory for the Department of Energy.

 

Nokia GSM/EDGE network

"Nokia's GSM/EDGE network will give us a high-quality and dependable platform to test commercial wireless technology in our efforts to provide unmatched support for federal projects," said Lynda Brighton, Projects Lead at the Idaho National Laboratory. Nokia's government division in North America has steadily gained momentum during the past year, announcing a GSM/EDGE contract win with defense and aerospace company BAE Systems in May. Nokia has world-class communications solutions with reliable and successful commercial track records that can greatly enhance the capabilities of the public sector.

 

Nokia - Radio & Network equipment

"Nokia has made significant inroads within the government sector with its portfolios of radio and core network equipment and services," said Bob Fennelly, Director of Government Systems, Networks, Nokia. "This expansion of our work with the INL demonstrates Nokia's ability to successfully provide its high-quality technologies for government applications, and we look forward to continued collaboration with the facility."