Nokia has announced the launch of a number of programmes to cultivate Taiwan's mobile services industry as it enters the era of 3G multimedia communication. These programs include the official opening of Nokia's first 3G based Mobile Services Development Center (MSDC), a joint program with Taiwan's Institute for Information Industry (III) for the establishment of localized training centers, and a partnership with Chunghwa Telecom to launch Taiwan's first ever mobisode campaign, the first mobile film festival to be held in the Asia Pacific region. Mobisodes are brief videos specifically designed to be watched on a mobile phone. Nokia has chosen Taiwan to set up its first Mobile Services Development Center due to Taiwan's strong innovation and developing capability. The Center will focus on developing 3G mobile contents and services. The MSDC will work closely with Taiwan authorities, operators, and partners to develop quality products and solutions to bring a brand new and exciting mobile experience to local consumers. To create innovative mobile value-added contents that dovetail with Taiwan's consumers, the Mobile Services Development Center has joined hands with reputable international and domestic content and application providers. Furthermore, the Nokia Mobile Services Development Center is working closely with the Taiwan Telecom Technology Center to create the IOT Lab, which will facilitate IP multimedia application advancement. It will also offer certification to local mobile applications developers. Nokia Taiwan and III will offer Symbian courses to strengthen the competencies of local developers.
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