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To: John Rieman who wrote (27490)	1/4/1998 3:10:00 PM
From: J Fieb	Respond to of 50808

John, I think you should e-mail NLV and TCI and tell them the partner they need is NOKIA, that would take care of the issue described a couple days ago.........NextLevel needs the consumer-electronics connection for the brand recognition and distribution clout that go with MSOs' efforts to move box costs "off balance sheet" and into retail stores. Tele-Communications Inc. and eight other MSOs tapped the company three weeks ago as the supplier of upward of 15 million terminals to be delivered, starting in 1999. "We don't have the distribution experience, and we don't have a brand that's well known in the consumer marketplace, which are two things that you need to be successful in retail merchandising," Badler noted.... They probably haven't thought of them yet, but they could do the job.

To: John Rieman who wrote (27490)	1/4/1998 3:45:00 PM
From: J Fieb	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

Here's what Nokia said about why they bought Ipsilon.. nokia.com Nokia Acquires Ipsilon Networks, Inc. Strengthens Data Communications Capabilities (December 9, 1997 ) -- Nokia will acquire Ipsilon Networks, Inc., a data communications company based in Sunnyvale, California, US, for approximately USD 120 million, subject to regulatory approval expected by end of the year. Nokia has held a minority interest in Ipsilon since June. Ipsilon Networks is a leading innovator in the development of open Internet Protocol (IP) routing platforms. "Wireless and data communications are clearly the key drivers as telecommunications markets become more open and increasingly global," Matti Alahuhta, president of Nokia Telecommunications, said. "Adding Ipsilon's highly regarded IP capabilities to Nokia's established Networks expertise is an important step for us in further developing our competitiveness in IP networks." Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, executive vice-president, Nokia Americas, said the United States is leading the development of data communications, so having a strong data presence in the United States is highly beneficial to Nokia. "The evolution to global standards in telecommunications is clearly being led by wireless and data communications in the US market; the addition of Ipsilon is one further step in the expansion of Nokia's focus in the US market." Ipsilon pioneered the development of Internet Protocol (IP) switching, a technology that enables high-speed IP routing over ATM switching Networks. The company has strong competencies in IP technology and has developed innovative products in IP routing. Nokia will benefit from Ipsilon's IP and ATM competencies in fixed and mobile Networks products as broadband applications evolve. The company, which has over 100 employees, will become part of Nokia Telecommunications, the infrastructure arm of Nokia. Ipsilon's existing business relationships will continue under the Nokia brand. "We will continue supporting our existing customer base and actively pursue new customers as part of Nokia's global team," Brian NeSmith, Ipsilon president and chief executive officer, said. "We're very excited about this." Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is a leader in digital technologies including mobile phones, cellular and fixed telecommunications Networks, wireless data solutions and multimedia terminals. With sales in approximately 130 countries, net sales totalled FIM 39.3 billion ($8.5 billion) in 1996. Nokia employs more than 36,000 people in 45 countries. Nokia's shares are listed in Helsinki, New York, London, Stockholm, Frankfurt and Paris. Nokia will be at CES showing phones. I hope they talk to Next Level