Spurred on by the recent launch of 3G mobile services in China, Neusoft and Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) are enhancing their partnership to effectively address the countrys growing mobile applications market. The two companies say they will look to transform their existing joint venture – Nokia Siemens Networks Neusoft Commtech Company – into a powerhouse for the development, sale and delivery of software and services in the mobile data and applications field.
Together with Nokia Siemens Networks, we have delivered a variety of data service systems to the countrys leading mobile players, says Neusoft Chairman, Liu Jiren. Now, with the launch of 3G, we are committed to continue to provide our customers with high quality products and services. The enhanced scope of our joint venture will enable us to do just that; assuring Chinas subscribers a truly superior experience.  
The two companies say they will jointly address new and emerging market opportunities in applications, security, service management, business support systems and CRM, bundling their sales, development and delivery resources to strengthen the combined overall offering.
We see a huge opportunity for 3G applications, with 300 million new 3G subscribers emerging in the Chinese market over the next three to five years, says Zhang Zhiqiang, Head of Greater China Region at NSN. Subscribers are becoming increasingly discerning and are constantly on the look out for new and unique applications. By enhancing our local competence and development capabilities in the mobile application sphere, we are arming ourselves to win in the new 3G world.