Nokia and Cisco Systems have announced the extension of key mobility features of Internet Protocol (IP) Communications and Unified Wireless Network solutions to the new Nokia business-optimized devices based on Series 60 third edition software platform. In cooperation with Cisco, Nokia is integrating Cisco Compatible Extensions wireless client features, and is incorporating its client interface to Cisco IP Communications software. Together, this support enables Nokia Eseries smartphones, such as E60, E6, and E70, to take full advantage of Cisco innovations for enhanced IP communication, security, mobility, quality of service, and network management. “The advantages of dual mode technology are well understood and Cisco is well positioned to enable mobility for its large installed base of wireless local area networking (WLAN) and IP Telephony systems,” Bob Emmerson, an industry consultant specializing in convergent technologies, said. “In tandem with Nokia, Cisco Systems is extending its key IP Communications and Unified Wireless Network mobility features to the new Nokia business-optimized devices,” said Samer Alkharrat, Cisco Systems general manager for Gulf region and Pakistan.