Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) will set up two Smart Labs, one in Espoo Finland and the other in Dallas, Texas which will primarily work towards enhancing the mobile broadband ecosystem including the usability aspects and fostering greater cooperation between key stakeholders.

The Smart Labs will focus on will focus on the optimal interworking between smart devices, mobile apps, and networks, says the company.

“Smart devices come with unique challenges that necessitate innovative solutions,” comments Phil Kendall, director at Strategy Analytics, a global research and consulting firm. “Nokia Siemens Networks was quick to recognize the signaling issues smart devices can cause, and its Smart Labs initiative reflects the company's commitment to address the other challenges and opportunities these devices present.”

The Smart Lab in Finland has already started work towards enhancing the ecosystem including smart devices, operating systems and applications for HSPA/HSPA+ networks. The Lab in North America will focus on LTE technologies.

 “As mobile data from smart devices soars, our goal is to test innovation via the sort of industry collaboration that we are leading with Smart Labs,” says Marc Rouanne, head of Network Systems, Nokia Siemens Networks. “We will focus on better understanding of how different applications and devices perform over cellular networks to identify ways to optimize the various components. We’re especially interested in exploring what can be learned from customer data to help deliver personalized services.”