Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) announced yesterday plans to set up a Smart Lab in Seoul, South Korea, focused on developing smart device-optimised applications, services and networks. The lab is expected to open in the first quarter of 2011 and will cater to both local and global markets. The lab will collaborate with operators and handset manufacturers in Korea to develop and optimise advanced services, applications and network infrastructure. Cloud computing, M2M (machine-to-machine), smart devices and other new form factors are primary areas of focus. NSN has previously opened ‘Smart Labs’ in Finland and the US. NSN recently also joined hands with Telefónica and Nokia to set up the Smartphone Experience Lab at the Telefónica premises in Madrid.