Nokia signs a deal with Globe Telecom to provide the Philippine carrier with its latest circuit switched core network equipment. Under the deal, Nokia will renew the core network of Globe including the upgrade of Nokia mobile switching center.
Software maker Cognos plans to introduce software for mobile devices, particularly for the popular BlackBerry device. The company said it will "Ëœunplug' its desktop software and make it mobile in early 2007.
Egypt's Orascom Telecom reports that it has secured an extension of its GSM operation in Iraq, under the trade name Iraqna. The carrier said it has been granted a further three month extension to its current interim license to end in December.