Nokia today joined the SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) Forum, the promoter association of the Session Initiation Protocol. SIP provides a framework for developing an enriched mobile communications experience in the All-IP (Internet Protocol) third generation era. It joins the Internet and mobile telephony with a uniform protocol, establishing a more straightforward IP data stream between future mobile terminals and various other devices connected to the Internet. For a mobile phone user, this means, for instance, multifunctional applications that integrate voice, messaging and email in an intelligent way.
“For third generation mobile communications to succeed, it is crucial that new applications and services can be developed in a fast and easy manner. Nokia's comprehensive technical architecture together with open protocols such as SIP will help make this a reality. Furthermore, the Session Initiation Protocol together with Ipv6 have the potential to greatly enhance person-to-person communications by allowing each person to have a personal address on the Internet, which can be accessed across the globe in any IP-network. We are pleased to contribute our comprehensive understanding of mobile applications, terminals and networks to the SIP Forum,“ said Janne Jormalainen, Vice President, Product Marketing, Nokia Mobile Phones.
In the All-IP era, numerous applications can be implemented with SIP. For instance, instead of a blinking telephone number on the display, the caller can introduce himself in the beginning of the communications session with a personalized logo or business information. The subject of the call can then be immediately displayed to the recipient of the call. It is also possible to create richer profiles that include additional features, such as sending tailored information to predetermined callers or integrate email/media-on-demand so that the call, for example, can be forwarded to a web video mail answering service if the recipient of the call is not available.
The Session Initiation Protocol is used on the Internet and other network devices to initiate, manage and terminate interactive sessions, including voice, across an IP network. The protocol is designed to help open up the network for the creation of personalized services that incorporate voice. SIP is being developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), and has garnered strong support among telecommunications carriers, vendors, cable operators, and Web-based voice chat providers. The 3GPP has decided to base the call set-up in 3G All-IP networks on SIP.
In cooperation with other industry players, Nokia is defining the technical architecture for the mobile Internet. SIP will have an important role in the Nokia Mobile Internet Technical Architecture (MITA), and complements the work of other industry consortia. The aim of MITA is to facilitate a user-friendly mobile Internet experience.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
Further information:
Nokia Mobile Phones, Communications
tel. +358 7180 08000
www.nokia.com
SIP Forum
Jörgen Björkner, Chairman, Tel. +46 70 666 23 26
www.sipforum.org