Growing Focus on Ovi Prompts Nokia to Rethink Enterprise Strategy
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Week 40
October 2008 -
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On 29 September 2008, Nokia announced it will end the development and marketing of "behind the firewall" mobility and security products. Such products include its Intellisync e-mail and synchronisation software. Nokia said the technology and expertise associated with mobility products will be reallocated to its consumer push e-mail service. The security appliance business will be sold to a financial investor.
On 30 September 2008, Nokia announced it is to buy OZ Communications, a privately held company with about 220 employees, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. OZ Communications is a provider of consumer mobile messaging solutions, including instant messaging and e-mail.

