UbiNetics
Melbourn, UK Why It’s Fierce: As carriers finally start spending on 3G networks,
WCDMA technology vendors will win the majority of the world’s 3G network
contracts. UbiNetics has developed one of the first WCDMA protocol stacks,
offering a range of WCDMA test products that can be used in both GSM/GPRS
and WCDMA systems. UbiNetics has technology partnerships with Texas
Instruments and Spirent Communications and has a network contract with NTT
DoCoMo, the world’s pioneer carrier for WCDMA technology. UbiNetics
recently closed $26 million in funding, marking Europe’s largest single
high-tech VC round in almost two years. As carriers roll out WCDMA this
year, you can bet UbiNetics’ technology will be behind many of these
deployments. What to look for in 2004: Look for UbiNetics to partner with a leading network vendor and to sign more carrier network deals. |
