The New Nation - Internet Edition

WP Reporter

Nokia had announced its plans to offer Internet services for Bangladeshis through Ovi, the company's new Internet services brand name on 14th November at RAOWA Club. Ovi, meaning 'door' in Finnish, was launched on 29th, August at the Go Play event in Singapore. Nokia's new internet service enables consumers to easily access their existing social network, communities and content, as well as acting as a gateway to Nokia services. Nokia in Bangladesh is expanding from its focus on mobile devices to offering a range of Internet services through Ovi, which will become a significant part of its business strategy and infrastructure.

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 blockbuster 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 aims to bring more Internet based services to Ovi in the coming months.

Speaking at The Playground event in Dhaka, Prem Chand, General Manager, Nokia Emerging Asia presented the company's future plans as an Internet company: "The industry is converging towards Internet driven experiences and Ovi represents Nokia's vision in combining the Internet and mobility. Nokia is the number one mobile device company in the world. Looking into the future, we will deliver great devices, combined with compelling experiences and services, to make it easy for people to unlock the potential of the Internet. We believe that access to Mobile Internet and providing d.evices and experiences that are easy to use will be of tremendous benefits to Bangladesh as the fixed internet is out of reach of most Bangladeshis. We will also offer local music content through the Nokia Music Store. Ovi will be one place to connect, manage, and share your mobile and online activities - the door to your internet services"

"We know that people want integrated access to great content without the constraints of having to sit behind a computer or in front of a 1V. You can now access the best in music and games directly from your Nokia Nseries multimedia computer," said Prem, speaking to the media who attended the event. "We expect the mobile device to become the most popular platform - the 'fourth screen' - for enjoying your digital content. Ovi brings our Internet services vision to life, where people can create, share and consume facts, feelings and emotions wherever and whenever."

"We have launched N81, N95 8GB two new multimedia devices which will enable consumers to gain the ultimate gaming, imagirlg and navigation experience. The Nokia 5610 and 5310 are for music lovers and we believe these phone~ will take their music experience to the next level." Pointed out Prem at the event.

Nowfel Anower, Marketing Manager, Iftekhar Matin, Product Marketing Manager also spoke at the event.

Ovi - one key opens every door.

Ovi (htto:/Iwww.ovi.com) is the gateway to Nokia's Internet services, including the Nokia Music Store, Nokia Maps, and N-Gage games. It will also be an open door to web communities, enabling people to access their content, communities and contacts from a single place, either directly from a compatible Nokia device or from a Pc. The first version of Ovi.com is scheduled to go live in. English during the fourth quarter of 2007 and additional features and languages expected to go live during the first half of 2008.