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Nokia introduces new Internet services brand name

Nordic Business Report, August 29, 2007

Finnish telecomms solutions provider Nokia (NYSE: NOK) introduced on Wednesday (29 August) its new Internet services brand name, Ovi.

With the introduction of Ovi Nokia is expanding from a focus on mobile devices to offering a range of Internet services, according to the company.

Ovi, meaning 'door' in Finnish, enables consumers to access their existing social network, communities and content, as well as acting as a gateway to Nokia services.

As part of Ovi, Nokia announced the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage, two services that make it easy for people to discover, try and buy music and games from a range of artists and publishers, including exclusive content only available through Nokia.

Also under the Ovi umbrella is Nokia Maps, a navigation service that offers maps, city guides and more, directly to compatible mobile devices.

Nokia said that it aims to bring more Internet based services to Ovi in the coming months.

Nokia, headquartered in Espoo in Finland, is a global mobile phone and network equipment manufacturer. It has nearly 59,000 employees worldwide. Nokia is listed on the Helsinki, Stockholm, Frankfurt and New York stock exchanges.

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