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Kreutler, Nokia and Telindus consortium win BEF 9 billion agreement for ASTRID mobile radio network for Belgian authorities
June 26, 1998
- The Belgian Council of Ministers has chosen the KNT Temporary Association - a consortium of Kreutler, Nokia and Telindus - as its sole supplier for Belgium's authority mobile radio network, known as the ASTRID project, a solution built around Nokia's TETRA radio communication system and Intergraph's Computer Aided Dispatching System (CAD). The network integration capabilities, products and services of Telindus and the services of more than 10 other partners complement these key elements. The estimated value of the deliveries is BEF 9 billion, The deal signed is the first phase of the deliveries which will start in October 1998.
The Belgian Council of Ministers awarded the contract to KNT after a thorough technical and commercial evaluation. The Council chose KNT, because of the strong combined competences presented by the association
Nokia will deliver and integrate a complete TETRA network including switches, base stations and a network management system; Kreutler will supply the voice recording equipment; Telindus will provide project management, management of all sub-contractors, integration of the (I/CAD) Dispatch system along with the overall system installation and maintenance services. In addition the consortium will provide a range of customer services including maintenance, implementation and training. The nationwide network will initially provide services for the state police, to be expanded to all emergency and security services.
"The ASTRID Project is the 3rd nation-wide TETRA project awarded to Nokia. It confirms Nokia as the leading TETRA supplier and proves Nokia's technology platform is an ideal solution for Public Safety and Security networks." comments Tapio Heikkilä, Vice President, Professional Mobile Radio, Nokia Telecommunications.
Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is a broad-scope telecommunications company supplying mobile phones, mobile and fixed telecommunications networks, data communications solutions, multimedia terminals and computer monitors. With sales in 130 countries, net sales totaled FIM 52.6 billion ($9.8 billion) in 1997. Nokia, listed on NYSE (NOK.A), employs more than 38,000 people worldwide.
Kreutler N.V. is the Belgian subsidiary of Kreutler GmbH in Karlsruhe. Since the beginning of this year, Rheinmetall Elektronik AG(Düsseldorf) acquired for 100% Kreutler GmbH(Karlsruhe). Rheinmetall Elektronik AG is active in the Industrial Electronics sector, has over 5.900 employees and a turnover of about DEM 1.2 billion. Kreutler is in particular specialized in Communications Recording, Interactive Voice Response and Command & Control Systems.
Kreutler operates subsidiaries and successful partnerships in local markets worldwide.
Telindus, a leading Belgium company in the field of data-and telecommunications, employs over 1100 people and last year realized a turnover of BEF 7.6 billion with a total profit of BEF 281 million. Telindus has an international presence with an extensive network of direct sales offices and affiliates. The company provides besides network infrastructure, network consultancy, project management and implementation. Telindus holds 10% of the share capital of Mobistar, Belgium's second GSM operator, and will also participate in the implementation of the 3rd GSM network in the Netherlands. The Astrid project includes a 10-year maintenance contract, with a value of BEF 3 billion, from which a major part will be realized by Telindus. For Telindus this part of the order is an important contribution towards its service strategy
Further information:
Ms Arja Suominen, Vice President, Communications
Nokia Telecommunications
Tel. (Int.) + 358 9 5113 8193
Fax (Int.) + 358 9 5113 8199
Notes to Editors:
Nokia offers total TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked Radio) systems with everything from terminals to dispatching workstations, base stations and switching. Nokia is also a leading supplier of MPT 1327 based analogue trunked mobile radio system with deliveries to over 30 countries in Europe, Asia and Australia.
In December 1997, Nokia signed a contract for the delivery of the world's first nation-wide TETRA network for the Finnish Ministry of Interior. In March 1998, Nokia signed the world's first commercial TETRA network with DOLPHIN in UK. Nokia other TETRA customers include Helsinki City Energy Company, ElTele Öst of Norway and TeleDanmark. In Britain, Nokia is participating in the Quadrant Consortium, which is designing and planning the new digital radio service for use by all the country's emergency services.
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