Nokia reduces R&D operations in Japan

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Tokyo, Japan - As part of its global efforts to align its research
and development (R&D) operations to be in line with its focused
portfolio of future products, Nokia will be reducing its R&D
activities in Japan.  As previously announced last week, Nokia plans
to reduce some of its R&D activities in Finland and Denmark.

Today's announcement will impact approximately 220 employees in
Japan. The total number would represent slightly more than 1% of
Nokia's R&D personnel globally.

Nokia will continue its significant sourcing activities in Japan.
Japanese manufacturers are important partners who play a critical
role in Nokia's global supply-chain strategy and with whom Nokia
continues to develop its world-class logistics operations.

The Japanese operation of Nokia Siemens Networks, Nokia's network
infrastructure business, is not affected by this announcement and
continues uninterrupted.

Vertu, Nokia's exclusive line of handcrafted mobile phones for the
luxury market, will also continue operations in Japan unaffected by
today's announcement.

About Nokia
Nokia is a pioneer in mobile telecommunications and the world's
leading maker of mobile devices. Today, we are connecting people in
new and different ways - fusing advanced mobile technology with
personalized services to enable people to stay close to what matters
to them. We also provide comprehensive digital map information
through NAVTEQ; and equipment, solutions and services for
communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

Media Enquiries:

Nokia
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www.nokia.com


 
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