Nokia Siemens Networks Honor Suppliers at Inaugural Innovation Awards Day

Eight companies recognized for outstanding contribution to product and service innovation at Nokia Siemens Networks Supplier Innovation Awards

Nokia Siemens Networks has recognized its APAC suppliers for their outstanding contribution to service and product innovation at the inaugural Nokia Siemens Networks Supplier Innovation Awards Day 2008.

The Supplier Innovation Awards highlight the valuable roles that suppliers play to help Nokia Siemens Networks improve network efficiency and cost savings throughout the APAC region, resulting in CAPEX and OPEX advantages for Nokia Siemens Networks’ own customers. The winners were judged on their contribution to innovation, product and service quality, cost reduction, and process improvement.

Basil Byrne, Head of Services Sourcing, APAC, Nokia Siemens Networks, said: “Supplier innovation is an important part of supply chain management. We have taken the first steps in recognizing suppliers who helped us achieve stringent and demanding objectives in an ever-changing market. Innovation is a core Nokia Siemens Networks value, and underpins our focus on the customer.”

The winners were:
o Outstanding Performance Award – Products: Delta Electronics, Inc
o Outstanding Performance Award – Services: NR Switch-N-Radio Services Pvt Ltd
o Outstanding Contributor to Corporate Responsibility – Services : GTL Limited and ADA Cellworks Wireless Engineering Pvt Ltd
o Outstanding Contributor to Corporate Responsibility – Products : PT. Duta Hita Jaya
o Outstanding Contributor to Service Innovation : PT. Masindo Utama Nusantara
o Outstanding Contributor to Product Innovation : Ramboll Group A/S
o Outstanding Contributor to Service Quality : Nippon Electronic Systems Co., Ltd
o Outstanding Contributor to Product Quality : CommScope, Inc

CommScope, for example, won for introducing aluminum feeder cables to tower management, and in improving installation tools to meet domestic tower site conditions in APAC.

Ben Cardwell, vice-president, Sales and Marketing, Asia-Pacific, Andrew Wireless Solutions (a CommScope Company), said: “We are honored to receive this award. We are pleased that Andrew products are playing a key role in the innovation and quality of the solutions that Nokia Siemens Networks delivers to wireless operators in Asia Pacific, with a keen focus on customer satisfaction. We aim to continue a truly world-class collaborative relationship with them.”

Another winner, Delta Electronics, picked up an award for their proactive support to Nokia Siemens Networks’ energy requirements in APAC, by constantly engaging and proposing improvements in energy efficiency in base station and site operation.

Tony Meng, Business Manager, Network & Telecom Power BU, ESBG, Delta Electronics, said: “We were surprised with the award as we had only started our APAC relationship with Nokia Siemens Networks less than a year ago. However, this is a significant milestone for us to be recognized for our energy-saving solutions, and we are glad to have contributed to Nokia Siemens Networks’ success with their customers.”

Added Nokia Siemens Networks’ Byrne: “Innovation is at the heart of our business. We make it very easy for anyone to submit ideas, and consider each one swiftly, fairly and competently. We have measures to protect the rights of Nokia Siemens Networks and the innovator. Risks are worth taking are fully encouraged, and we accept the possibility of failure as part of the innovation and learning process. We see problems as an opportunity for innovation.”

About Nokia Siemens Networks Supplier Innovation Awards and Award Winners
The inaugural Nokia Siemens Networks Supplier Innovation Awards Day was held on June 17, 2008, to thank Nokia Siemens Networks’ Top 40 suppliers, and also to recognize eight companies that contributed significantly to product and service innovation over the past year.

CommScope Inc
CommScope, Inc. is a world leader in infrastructure solutions for communication networks. Through its Andrew Wireless Solutions™ brand, it is a global leader in radio frequency subsystem solutions for wireless networks. In December 2007, CommScope completed the acquisition of Andrew Corporation and formed Andrew Wireless Solutions by CommScope. Andrew Wireless Solutions included a range of products found in the last mile of the network including antennas, cable and connectors, amplifiers, repeaters, transceivers as well as site monitoring software and field training.

Delta Electronics, Inc
Founded in 1971, the Delta Group is a leading world-class provider of Power Management and renewable energy solutions (world’s No. 1 in OEM/ODM power supplies); Components for IT, Telecom, Consumer and automotive electronics; projectors for consumer and professional use; networking and wireless products; and automation system devices.

GTL Limited & ADA Cellworks Wireless Engineering Pvt Ltd
GTL Limited, part of the Global Group, is a leading Network Services company, offering services and solutions to address the Network Life Cycle requirements of Telecom Carriers and Technology providers (OEMs). GTL acquired ADA cellworks in Nov 2007. The acquisition strengthens the Services of Network Planning and Design, Network Operations and Maintenance, and Professional Services of GTL.

NR Switch-N-Radio Services Pvt Ltd
NR Services parent company, Rajasthan Hybrids Private Limited (RHPL), is a leading Telecom and IT product manufacturer in India. NR Services installed Nokia Siemens Networks’ first MSC in India, and has installed more than 2000 BTS in India.

Nippon Electronic Systems Co., Ltd (NES)
NES is involved in TV broadcasting business, mobile base station construction and telecommunication implementation works, computer software development, system design and consulting. It employs 400 staff throughout Japan.

PT. Duta Hita Jaya
PT. Duta Hita Jaya is an experienced manufacturer of wide range of steel poles and related products, with expertise in steel pole installation or erection. The company conducts strict quality control process starting from raw materials to production to process and delivery.

PT. Masindo Utama Nusantara
PT Masindo Utama Nusantara is a leading provider of advanced transmission systems based on digital wireless technology, including turnkey telecommunications network integration providers. Founded early 1997, they have become a significant supplier to the Indonesian telecommunications Industry. Their products, which are ideal for situations where distant, terrain or rapid deployment are key challenges, have been installed in many remote and isolated locations including Irian Jaya, Sumatera and Java.

Ramboll Group A/S
Ramboll is a leading knowledge-based company operating in a broad international context with close to 130 offices in the North European region, and about 20 offices in the rest of the world. Ramboll has grown globally and employs more than 7,500 experts with a strong presence in Northern Europe, India, Russia and the Middle East. They adopt a balanced view to the industry, which means taking the impact and usability of their work into account, including the long-lasting sustainable benefits to their customers and the local communities they operate in.

About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications services. The company provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service professionals worldwide. Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies with operations in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

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