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Nokia Siemens Network and
Wipro Technologies, a division of Wipro Ltd, have entered into to an agreement
under which Wipro will take over Nokia Siemens''s radio access R&D unit in
Berlin and provide these services to Nokia Siemens. The
deal would allow Nokia Siemens to focus on telecom network development and rely
on Wipro''s global R&D experience. For Wipro, the move enhances its presence
in EuropeAs
part of the agreement, 58 Nokia Siemens employees will be integrated into the
operations of Wipro Technologies. "As
regards the personnel transferring to Wipro Technologies, they will join a strong
partner, where their competencies will be a natural fit," said Lehtoranta,
adding, "our customers will see a strengthening of our capabilities to ensure
high quality products". The
transfer of R&D capabilities to its business partners is part of Nokia Siemens
Networks'' overall strategy to acquire greater flexibility and improve cost management
and enable leveraging of the expertise of the R&D partners. "This
partnership will further strengthen Wipro''s capabilities and R & D services
in the third-generation 3G," said Ramesh Emani, president, telecom and product
engineering solutions. "This will enhance Wipro''s offerings across the wireless
network including access, core and service infrastructure. This agreement is a
key milestone in Wipro''s significant relationship with Nokia Siemens Networks
while enhancing our presence in Europe".
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