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Nokia supplies digital multimedia terminals to GlobeCast, the international pole of satellite transmissions of France Telecom
September 10, 1999
Nokia Multimedia Terminals has began to supply its 2nd generation digital multimedia terminal, the Mediamaster 9800 S, to GlobeCast-France Telecom
Video and audio are transmitted by satellite and received simultaneously by all GlobeCast's European customers via the Nokia Mediamaster. An unlimited number of receivers can be connected to the network, which creates substantial cost efficiency in distribution of information. The GlobeCast-France Telecom network will be used for internal information and training purposes.
Pekka Kuusela, Vice President Sales of Nokia Multimedia Terminals said : "The use of our standard product, the 9800 S, in this advanced network proves that we have succeeded in creating a powerful multipurpose product. The co-operation with France Telecom marks an important step forward on our way to establishing long-term relationships with major global telecom operators."
About Nokia
Nokia is paving the way to the mobile information society with its innovative products and solutions. Nokia is the leading mobile phone supplier and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks including related services. It also supplies multimedia terminals and computer displays. In 1998, net sales totaled EUR 13.3 billion (USD 15.7 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the New York (NOK), Helsinki, Stockholm, London, Frankfurt and Paris stock exchanges and employs more than 51 000 people.
About GlobeCast
GlobeCast , the international pole for satellite transmissions of France Télécom, provides end-to-end satellite broadcasting and transmission services. In this, GlobeCast naturally benefits from the resources in France and abroad of France Télécom and the expertise of a number of partners. It operates a world-wide network which is unique in its field using 30 teleports across the globe that operate 110 repeaters with 20 digital platforms.Today, its recognised infrastructure and expertise in broadcasting services means GlobeCast can deploy effective multimedia solutions anywhere in the world.
Contact information:
Katarina Hägg
International Communications
Nokia Multimedia Terminals
Tel: +46 709 93 83 57
katarina.hagg@mnt.nokia.com
Valérie Andrade
Vice President, External Communications
GlobeCast Paris
Tel: +33 1 5595 2678
valerie.andrade@francetelecom.fr
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