Nokia will acquire Avvenu, an Internet service provider allowing its users to share, use or securely access computer files through their mobile devices. This can be done even if the computer is shut down. Nokia mobile operators will be provided with new solutions due to this acquisition made by the company. In addition, mobile users will be able to have their files shared and accessed securely.

Mobile users should have continuous access to their PC content, believes Nokia. Mobile devices are being more and more used in order to view, process and edit content, fact proven by the growth in Smartphone adoption. Mobile productivity will be unbelievably increased if people can access their coimputers from their mobile devices.

Mary McDowell, executive vice president and general manager, Enterprise Solutions, Nokia, stated: "This acquisition is another step toward delivering on Nokia's business mobility strategy. Avvenu's 'digital locker' file access and sharing technology allows users to search, access and share PC files remotely, using their mobile or other connected devices, even when their PC is turned off or not connected to the Internet. With the integration of Avvenu's technology, Nokia will further extend its business mobility solutions beyond email to add collaboration tools that enable greater everyday productivity through access to a user's own content anytime, anywhere, from any connected device."

Richard French, CEO at Avvenu, said: "We share Nokia's vision of quickly and easily connecting people with their information and content regardless of where they are in the world, and whether their PC is with them or not. The combination of our experienced team and our patented technology platform will help realize this vision, while access to Nokia's extensive technology and market resources will accelerate our time to market for new mobile Internet services."

Founded in 2004, Avvenu is a privately-owned start up headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Avvenu will be integrated into Nokia's new Services & Software unit as a part of the company re-organization that will take effect on January 1, 2008.

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia
makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.

For further information, you can visit http://www.nokia.com or http://www.avvenu.com