39 Number of enterprises, turnover and personnel in the Oulu economic region in 2011 The strongest ICT speciality in the Oulu region is the design of mobile phone network base stations and wireless technologies, and the manufacturing of base stations. In addition, Oulu is especially known for the design of Nokia’s mobile phones, mobile services and maintenance and its strong subcontractor network. Oulu has comprehensive expertise in the ICT field, for example in radio networks, complex architectures, terminal device design, and their software and usability. ICT solutions tailored to meet the needs of industry also have significant potential for companies participating in large-scale projects. Oulu city centre and several public service points are served by the public WLAN network, PanOULU. Business development and support services BusinessOulu is in charge of business support services in cooperation with the municipalities in the region. BusinessOulu focuses on promoting entrepreneurial activity with the aim of creating new jobs and attracting investment to the area. BusinessOulu also promotes the realization of large-scale projects, such as the Fennovoima construction project. BusinessOulu’s relocation services help companies of all sizes that wish to relocate in Oulu. Relocation services can also ensure the availability of services for the company and its staff. The method supports the development of concrete cooperation. Oulu is renowned for excellent cooperation between the private and public sectors and research institutes. The City of Oulu has a variety of different plots available for business activities and housing purposes. Real estate companies have plenty of industrial premises and offices available to rent or buy. The Urban and Environmental Services of the City of Oulu are responsible for planning www.ouka.fi/oulu/english/housing-and-construction Industrial real estate and plots in the Oulu region www.businessoulu.com/en/companies/relocationservices/ business-premises-and-sites.html Agriculture, forestry and fishing industry 1,073 Industry and mining 722 Infrastructure services 84 Construction 1,392 Public and private service sector 8,476 Enterprises total 11,747 Statistics Finland 2013 Number of enterprises in the Oulu economic region by sector in 2011 Number of enterprises 11,747 Turnover total (1000 €) 12,731,034 Personnel 57,955 Statistic Finland 2013, business register
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