Nokia opens its first 3G Mobile Services Development Center in Taiwan

Nokia opens its first 3G Mobile Services Development Center in Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan/Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced the launch of a number of programs to cultivate Taiwan’s mobile services industry as it enters the era of 3G multimedia communication. These programs include the official opening of Nokia’s first 3G based Mobile Services Development Center (MSDC), a joint program with Taiwan’s Institute for Information Industry (III) for the establishment of localized training centers, and a partnership with Chunghwa Telecom to launch Taiwan’s first ever mobisode campaign, the first mobile film festival to be held in the Asia Pacific region. Mobisodes are brief videos specifically designed to be watched on a mobile phone.

Nokia has chosen Taiwan to set up its first Mobile Services Development Center due to Taiwan’s strong innovation and developing capability. The Center will focus on developing 3G mobile contents and services. Taiwan is also known for its early adoption of new technologies. “These factors combine to make Taiwan the best incubating environment,” said Wei Yuan, Vice President, NET CMO China. “In addition, with 3G gaining momentum around the world, we created the Mobile Services Development Center to facilitate the joint development of mobile content services and applications for the Chinese-speaking community. We also wish to promote cooperation through the integration of the entire local 3G industry as well as share innovative products with the entire Chinese community.”

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