Andersen Consulting and Nokia Team Up to Build Wireless Solutions for Corporate Customers Worldwide
Rapid Results for Organisations Operating at eSpeed
Andersen Consulting and Nokia today announced the launch of a global co-operation agreement to help corporations and service providers build their own Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)-based wireless solutions. Andersen Consulting is a leading global management and technology consultancy, and Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications.
As part of this initiative, Andersen Consulting and Nokia will provide a packaged offering of world-class, proven wireless technologies and integration know-how to ensure rapid results for Global 2000 corporations and dot-coms companies who are incorporating wireless capabilities into their business functions. Additionally, both firms will dedicate personnel, software,training, knowledge and financial resources to develop intra- and inter-enterprise wireless solutions for their corporate clients. Nokia will also install the Nokia Activ Server in Andersen Consulting's global network of Internet Centers of Excellence and Business Launch Centres making it available to Andersen Consulting's clients.
``With the increased mobility of their own work-force, customers and business partners, more companies are seeking the right solutions to wireless-enable their enterprise applications and eCommerce capabilities'', said Risto Valtakari, partner, Andersen Consulting.
``Our broad experience coupled with Nokia's recognised leadership in enabling wireless intranets and extranets, will help our corporate clients build solutions that can incorporate the speed and ubiquitous connectivity of wireless applications to vastly increase customer satisfaction, efficiency, and productivity.''
``The Nokia Activ Server is the world's most mature WAP software product for enterprises and managed service providers, allowing them to quickly and easily implement professional WAP services, which results in enhanced productivity, increased customer satisfaction and rapid payback,'' said Gerhard Romen, Vice President of Strategic Software, Nokia Internet Communications.
About Andersen Consulting
On January 1, 2001, Andersen Consulting, the $8.9 billion global management and technology consulting organization, will change its name to Accenture. The firm is reinventing itself to become the market maker, architect and builder of the new economy, delivering innovations that improve the way the world works and lives. More than 65,000 professionals in 48 countries deliver a wide range of specialized capabilities through service lines to clients across all industries. The firm brings an expanded range of solutions and services to clients through its network of businesses, including consulting and outsourcing business, operating companies, alliances and investments in ventures that employ innovative new technologies and business
models. Its home page address is ac.com. Renamed. Redefined. Reborn. 01/01/01
About WAP
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) is an open global standard for communication between a mobile handset and the Internet or other computer application. WAP-based technology enables the design of advanced, interactive and real-time mobile services, such as mobile banking or Internet-based news services, which can be used in digital mobile phones or other mobile devices. The WAP specification allows solutions from multiple suppliers to perform consistently and reliably for the end-user across digital networks. For more WAP information visit: www.wapforum.org |
