Nokia Siemens Networks has reportedly set up its African headquarters in Nairobi to oversee the growth of its business on the continent.
Nokia Siemens’ relocation of its African operations from Dubai appears to be informed by the growing data market on the African continent.
According to Alan Van Hemelen, the Kenya country Director, the company chose to set up the new headquarters in Kenya as the country provides a central location for travel, has a well educated pool of local talent and a sturdy telecommunications infrastructure.
Van Hemelen added that the company had increased its staff count in the country from 109 in 2009 to 220 in 2010 and would add another 30 employees mainly from Kenya. Besides radio equipment for networks, Nokia Siemens will also provide intelligent database management for operator customers.
Dimitri Diliani, the head of African operations stated that the company is wrapping up several deals already. The company is also doing tests for 4G technology in different African countries.
(C) Wireless Federation
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