Nokia and Singapore Engineering Software Pte Ltd (a subsidiary of 
Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited) have signed a contract for the 
supply of the Nokia TETRA solution for a Wireless Digital Network (WDN)for the 
Hong Kong Fire Services Department. 

The contract covers the complete Nokia TETRA solution including digital 
switches, base stations, dispatcher equipment, network management system and 
terminals. WDN is the core system of Third Generation Mobilizing System (TGMS) 
of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department and a number of mission critical 
applications will be implemented via the WDN with the prime objective to cope 
with the increasing demand of fire fighting and rescue operations in Hong Kong. 

"We are pleased to be working closely with Singapore Engineering Software Ptd 
Ltd to provide this solution to Hong Kong Fire Services Department." says 
Jonathan Yip, General Manager, Nokia Networks, Nokia (H.K.) Ltd, "The Nokia 
TETRA solution provides the most advanced, reliable and proven voice and data 
communications solution for public safety organisation." 

"Nokia is committed to a long-term development in digital multimedia 
communications systems. With cost effective solutions, proven leadership in 
TETRA technology, innovative terminals and a strong local TETRA support team, 
we have continuously strengthen our leading position in local market, supplying 
the reliable wireless digital network to Hong Kong Police, CLP Power and Fire 
Services Department," he continued. 

Nokia is the world's leading supplier of TETRA networks and terminals, offering 
the most modern countrywide digital radio communication solutions for public 
safety organizations. Special features particularly for the use of public 
authorities include: top-class communication security, fast group calls, 
sophisticated emergency call functionality, prioritized calls, advanced 
messaging and data communication services, including packet data. 

Nokia has a proven track record of delivering multiswitch TETRA networks 
capable of providing all TETRA services uniformly countrywide. The open 
interfaces of Nokia TETRA solutions enable seamless integration to command and 
control systems.