Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks, yes this is the new company formed after the merger of Siemens Communication and Nokia Networks aur main is company ka ek chota sa mulazim hoon, but these acts of mergers become a pain when you are explaining it to somebody who is not aware of this news. Last week I came back from Vienna, was very excited whole one week at home, nothing to work just eat and sleep! but there were moments when I needed to explain to certain people what is Nokia Siemens Networks. Take into account these real life conversations.

The first one happened at the Delhi airport when I was waiting for the flight to Lucknow.

A: So you are into IT?
me: Yes :)

A: Which company do you work for?
me: Nokia Siemens Networks :)

A: Oh you work for Nokia, that is really a good company.
me: No I work for Nokia Siemens Networks!

A: Which Company? Is it some startup
me :| (I knew that this guy knows nothing about both the companies and what they have been doing since the last one year)

me: Well.... This is a joint venture between Nokia and Siemens Communications.
A: oh.... ok, so now Siemens is taken over by Nokia, strange this is a big news didnt come in the newspapers
me: No this is not a take over this is a 50-50 JOINT VENTURE between the two companies
A: ok... but if this is not a take over then why does Nokia come before Siemens in the name?

I did not have any answer to this, probably this guy should ask the CEO!! Anyways the conversation is not ended here!

A: So now there is nothing like Siemens? The Whole Siemens empire is taken over by Nokia (mind he is still using the word Take over!!!)
me: No it is not like that, first of all this is not a take over, and only Siemens Communication has merged with Nokia.
A: Oh... I always thought that Siemens is more into making couplings and switchgear and not into software!!

anyways after this statement I thought that there is probably no point hitting your head against the wall, and I smiled and went to the counter to grab a samosa....bach gaya yahan par to....

Second scenario, I am in Lucknow, some of our family's distant acquaintance comes:

B: So beta aap kahan kaam karte hain ?
me: (in a fix after the delhi airport incident, should I tell Nokia, Siemens or Nokia Siemens?) uncle Nokia Siemens Networks

B: hmmm
me: :)

B: so what does your work involve?
me: I am into Softwares

B: oh I tell you these software guys are minting money!!! (quite of a statement!)
me: :)

B: So when does Nokia stop manufacturing Mobile phones and jump into softwares?
me: Well I think it was there in softwares since a long time, and by the way I I work for Nokia Siemens Networks , and not Nokia, which is a Joint Venture between Nokia and Siemens communications. This is only Siemens Communication and not the whole Siemens!!!! (its always saves time if you learn from your past mistakes ;)

B: Oh.... Ok so now you will be getting discounts on Nokia Mobile phones!!!! (what????? never expected this question!!!!!)
me: I don't know..... not through with the policies.

And I escaped from the scene, and the rest of the week I was never enthusiastic in meeting any uncle or aunts!!!