Nokia and Cable & Wireless HKT Join Forces to Provide Virtual Private Network Solutions in Asia Providing Cost-Effective, Flexible and Secure Network Solutions to Corporate Customers - Company Business and Marketing

Cambridge Telcom Report, May 15, 2000

Nokia and Cable & Wireless HKT have signed a frame contract for the deployment of Nokia's network security products for the provision of Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions.

Under the contract, Nokia and Cable & Wireless HKT will work together to provide corporate customers in Asia with secure, reliable and scalable data communications between multiple networks or network devices. The Nokia solutions provide corporate customers with state-of-the-art Internet security and the ability to connect branch offices, remote workers and business-to-business partners via the Internet to their existing services.

"We are pleased to supply Cable & Wireless HKT with our leading security solution to offer next generation data solutions to companies across Asia," said Mr. Jonathan Yip, General Manager of Nokia Networks, Nokia (HK) Ltd. "Our appliances, which are specifically designed for easy, low-cost installation and management, are the preferred choice for VPN service providers."

Nokia will supply Cable & Wireless HKT with its full range of most advanced security appliance solutions, including IP650, IP440, IP330 and VPN220. In addition, Nokia will provide a full package of services to help Cable & Wireless HKT integrate network security products and solutions into the existing environment, including logistics planning, delivery, installation and maintenance services.

Nokia flexible IP network appliances combine market-leading security and network software on a world-class IP networking platform. Built for plug-and-play operation and supported from top to bottom by Nokia technical support engineers, these appliances simplify and accelerate the deployment of sophisticated security and network software implementations.

Nokia is paving the way to the Mobile Information Society with its innovative products and solutions. The company is the leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile, broadband and IP networks, related services as well as multimedia terminals. In 1999, Nokia's net sales totaled EUR 19.8 billion (USD 19.9 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the New York (NOK), Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Frankfurt and Paris stock exchanges and employs more than 56 000 people.

Nokia IP Network Security Solution

The Nokia IP Network Security Solution is composed of leading Security Applications such as VPN, firewall, URL filtering, intrusion detection, and security management, and is tightly integrated with the Nokia IP Network Applications Platform providing best in class security solutions, from partners such as Check Point Software Technologies. This unique combination of the Nokia IPSO routing operating system and Check Point FireWall-1 gives the operators an unprecedented security solution for Internet access and Virtual Private Networking (VPN).

IP330:

The Nokia IP330 leverages the performance and flexibility of Nokia IP Security Solutions in an all-new form factor. Nokia has redesigned its hardware to provide a lower cost, simple-to-deploy firewall and VPN appliance. The small size of the IP330 - just one rack unit - makes it ideal for installations that must conserve space in the equipment room.

IP440:

Nokia has responded to customer demands for Internet access and network security in one easy-to-use package with the IP440. The stability and flexibility offered by the IP440 are unparalleled. With up to 16 ports for High Availability or VPN applications, the IP440 meets Service Provider and enterprise requirements economically. The IP440 is the first product Nokia introduced in its popular IP Security Solutions family.

IP650:

The IP650, the next generation integrated security solution from Nokia, adds carrier class reliability to the proven Nokia IP Security Solutions. The combination of world class routing, market leading firewall software, high availability, and the industries fastest packet-forwarding rate in a single package sets a new standard for firewall and VPN solutions. The IP650 is the solution for applications requiring high availability and the utmost in throughput performance.

VPN200:

The VPN200 Series from Nokia is a family of VPN appliances which provide a simple and cost-effective way to deploy a Virtual Private Network (VPN) as an integrated part of the networking infrastructure for Internet Service Providers and corporate users. Every regional location has a secure, private connection to all other locations. In addition, unlike other VPN products, every location has a fully firewalled local connection to the Internet.