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Nokia Buys Eden Rock's Self-Organizing Network Solution

Eden Rock Communications said it agreed to be bought by Nokia Networks. Financial terms weren't announced. The deal gives Nokia Eden’s self-organizing network (SON) technology -- designed to make the planning, configuration, management, optimization and healing of mobile networks easier…

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and quicker. Eden said the deal is expected to be completed in Q3. “A massive appetite exists among operators for a proven SON solution with disruptive technologies, open framework and carrier-class capabilities,” said Eden Rock CEO Charles Immendorf in a Wednesday news release. “Via this acquisition, Nokia Networks brings complementary SON functionality, a renowned reputation for wireless excellence and an ascending market presence to Eden-NET.” Eden Rock is to spin off a new company taking in its spectrum sharing solutions, technology and patents, the company said. More details are to follow, Eden Rock said.