Radical innovation projects Data presentation
Nokia and Palm Computing Inc., which was announced in 1999. Nokia has introduced its first pen-based products in the American market
and subsequently on a worldwide basis.
New partner? Nokia and Palm Computing are collaborating for the first time on this project.
Capabilities. Since Palm Computing Inc. is a provider of handheld computing solutions, the company can be said to have different capabil-
ities from Nokia. Commitment. This joint development and licensing agreement is not
a long-term commitment. Case 2 is a project to develop Internet-enhanced television solu-tions.
It was organized as a joint development agreement between Nokia and Intel and was announced in 1999. The solutions developed in this
alliance allowed broadcasters to provide consumers with access to new, Internet-enhanced television services, as well as to the extensive range
of services already available on the Internet. The product is based on Nokia and Intel technology, open standards, and specifications,
including Digital Video Broadcast DVB, Internet protocols, the Advanced Television Enhancement Forum specification ATVEF, as
well as open source, including Linux and the Mozilla browser. The first products were introduced in the second half of 2000.
New partner? This is the first time that Nokia and Intel collaborated in a joint RD project.
Capabilities. Intel, the world’s largest chipmaker, is also a lead- ing manufacturer of computer, networking, and communications
products, though it does not develop telecommunication products. Nokia and Intel work in different industries and have different capabilities.
Commitment. This joint development agreement is not a long-term commitment.
Case 3 is a project to deliver enterprise-class intrusion detection for effective information protection. It was organized as a joint develop-
ment agreement between Nokia and Internet Security Systems ISS signed in 2001. This agreement broadened the scope of the existing
ISSNokia relation encompassing continued development of the indus- try’s first enterprise-class intrusion detection appliance, RealSecureI
for Nokia. In addition, the agreement covered offerings, and joint channel, and marketing activities that would broaden each company’s
reach in delivering simplified security solutions to partners and cus- tomers worldwide.
New partner? Nokia and ISS have collaborated before, so ISS is not a new partner for Nokia.
Capabilities. Internet Security Systems is a leading global provider of security management solutions for the Internet, protecting digital
assets and ensuring safe and uninterrupted e-business. This requires different capabilities from Nokia’s know-how in telecommunications.
Commitment. This joint development agreement is not a long-term commitment.
Case 4 is a project to produce and market software for mobile and online financial services. It is a combined venture between 3i Group plc,
Accenture, Nokia, and Sampo, established in 2001, called Meridea Financial Software. The new company, Meridea, showcased in 2001 its
first, next-generation software solution for financial institutions, which enables consumers to access electronic and mobile financial services
through multiple channels including mobile devices, the Internet, tele- phones, IVRs Interactive Voice Response systems, and digital TV.
Meridea employed more than 100 people in Finland by the end of 2002.
New partner? For Nokia, all partners in this combined venture are new. Capabilities. 3i is a provider of venture capital and brings capital,
knowledge, and connections to the creation and development of busi- nesses around the world. It invests in a wide range of opportunities
from start-ups to buy-outs and buy-ins, focusing on businesses with high growth potential and strong management. Accenture is the world’s
leading management and technology consulting organization. Sampo is Finland’s first full-service financial group providing financial, invest-
ment, and insurance services. It has one of the world’s highest e-banking penetrations. Thus, all four companies in the combined venture have
very different capabilities.
Commitment. This joint venture is a long-term commitment. Case 5 is a project targeted on the integration of the Macromedia Flash
Player into the Nokia Mediaterminal, an innovative infotainment device that seamlessly combines DVB, full Internet access, personal
video recorder PVR technology, and gaming. This project was organ- ized as a joint development agreement between Nokia and Macromedia,
and announced in 2002.
New partner? The partnership between Nokia and Macromedia is new. Capabilities. Macromedia is a company that facilitates content deliv-
ery of designers and developers on the web, and enables innovative Internet business applications. Nokia and Macromedia have quite dif-
ferent capabilities.
Commitment. This joint development agreement is not a long-term commitment.
These data are summarized in Table 5.1.