Nokia believes that anytime access to PC content is a missing ingredient to mobile productivity. Smartphone adoption is growing faster than previously estimated and surveys confirm that many people are using them to view, process, and edit content. Easy access to existing PC content will fuel mobile computing convenience and productivity.
With this acquisition, Nokia will enhance its portfolio of Internet services by addressing the remote content access and sharing needs of business professionals.
What will happen to the current Avvenu service?The Avvenu service will continue to operate. As a result of the acquisition, users can expect ongoing updates to the service that will further enhance their mobile access and share experience. However, we are not announcing any new services today.
What happened to the Avvenu music sharing service?Nokia intends to focus on further developing the Access 'n Share offering to deliver powerful experiences for business professionals. The Avvenu music sharing service has been discontinued, as Nokia already offers what we believe is the industry's best mobile music service.
Will existing customers' personal content be secure?Yes. Nokia, as does Avvenu, places the highest priority on security and privacy.
If I don't have a Nokia mobile phone can I still use the Aurora service?Yes. The Aurora service provides secure remote access and private sharing of content stored on user's PCs, anytime, anywhere through any mobile phone or PC with Internet connectivity.
Will there be a new Nokia-written terms of service?Yes. The Avvenu terms of service / software license agreement was modified and is now available here.
Will you maintain the Avvenu brand?Branding may change as we introduce future services. We are not announcing any further details today.
