Nokia has today announced the addition of three new models to its portfolio of business-optimised devices. The Nokia E60, Nokia E61 and Nokia E70 are the first of the new Nokia E-series range and are distinctively different in design and allow businesses to mobilise their workforce. All three models will be available in the first quarter of 2006 worldwide.

Nokia E-series models combine attractive cases and are designed to allow IT staff to effectively manage security settings, corporate applications and data. Each of the devices is designed to accommodate must-have mobile applications needed in today's business world, including mobile e-mail and advanced voice calling functions.

The Nokia E60, Nokia E61 and Nokia E70 support today's most popular and newly announced corporate mobile e-mail solutions like BlackBerry Connect, GoodLink from Good Technology, Nokia Business Center, Seven Mobile Mail, Seven Always-On Mail and Visto Mobile.

The new devices are built on the latest edition of the Series 60 platform, one of the leading smartphone software platforms, along with Symbian OS v. 9.1. Together they include a variety of GSM frequencies and 3G (WCDMA) cellular network support for roaming across different countries, as well as a range of local connectivity options such as WLAN, Bluetooth, infrared USB 2.0 compatible.

Nokia also promises superior voice functionality and quality when compared to other devices that combine PDA-like features with a mobile phone. The devices support advanced voice services, such as Internet (Voice-over-IP) phone calls, Push to talk, and other SIP-based rich call services.

Companies deploying an Avaya or Cisco IP PBX can connect the new Nokia devices directly to their corporate phone networks, enabling functions employees have come to expect from a corporate network like four-digit dialling and assisted call answering.

'When we carefully considered the requirements of our customers when developing these devices, two clear new trends emerged: the need for IT departments' to have a secure and manageable platform, and the need for devices to support a variety of employee preferences and different working styles,' said Niklas Savander, senior vice president of Nokia's business device unit.

'We understand what mobility means for business. These devices embody our extensive knowledge of user-focused functional design, security and cutting-edge wireless technologies. Our goal is to make it easy for our customers to choose Nokia devices for all their business mobility needs.'

The new business-optimised devices are the first in the industry to support remote device management based on OMA DM, giving an IT manager powerful tools to remotely control and protect corporate data on the device and configure devices via device wipe, device lock or task management, application management and customisation, for example.

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