at4 wireless SELECTS AZIMUTH Systems' aceTM 400wb channel emulator for
Leading WiMAXTM Certification Lab Chooses Industry's Only MIMO-Optimized
Channel Emulator to Perform Automated WiMAX Interoperability Testing
ACTON, MA - September 29, 2008 - Azimuth Systems, Inc., a leading
provider of wireless broadband test equipment and channel emulators for
WiMAXTM, 4G and Wi-Fi®, today announced that AT4 wireless, a global
supplier of testing solutions for wireless technologies, has selected
the Azimuth ACE 400WB channel emulator for integration into AT4
wireless' automated WiMAX interoperability testing solution. ACE 400WB
integration allows AT4 wireless to emulate numerous real-world
conditions necessary for accurate and repeatable RF performance,
mobility and interoperability testing in a laboratory environment.
AT4 wireless, the first world-wide WiMAX Forum® Designated Certification
Laboratory and WiMAX Forum lead laboratory, provides key services to the
WiMAX industry, including the certification of WiMAX CPEs and base
stations. The company will use the ACE 400WB as a critical element in
the automation of WiMAX interoperability testing performed at its
US-based WiMAX Certification and testing lab in Herndon, VA. The
laboratory is the site of conformance, interoperability and performance
testing for vendor and service provider infrastructure and mobile
devices.
"The use of the ACE 400WB system in AT4 wireless' WiMAX
interoperability testing has enabled us to not only automate the process
in order to make testing more efficient, but also to incorporate the
ability to effectively emulate real-world multipath conditions such as
shadowing, path loss and propagation delay," said Jose Aurelio Rodrigo,
chief operating officer of AT4 wireless, Inc. "The fact that Azimuth
Systems provides unparalleled expertise in channel emulation testing
made the selection of the ACE 400WB a logical choice for us."
The ACE 400WB features industry-leading channel modeling capabilities
designed specifically to test the enhanced capabilities required for
MIMO-based WiMAX testing. Offering extreme ease-of-use, a flexible
scripting environment, full bi-directionality and superior RF fidelity,
the ACE 400WB readily supports the demanding requirements of WiMAX
conformance, performance and interoperability testing.
"We're pleased that AT4 wireless has selected the Azimuth ACE 400WB to
perform automated WiMAX interoperability testing that will provide
operators and subscribers with the confidence that WiMAX devices will
easily and seamlessly work together, " said George Reed, vice president
of marketing and product management at Azimuth Systems. "We remain
committed to continued support of AT4 wireless' world-class WiMAX
testing efforts."
About AT4 wireless
AT4 wireless, a global supplier of Testing Solutions for wireless
technologies prides itself on being both, the most complete Wireless
Certification & Testing Laboratory in the world and a leading
manufacturer of cutting-edge test & measurement equipment for
telecommunication technologies.
AT4 wireless, Inc.
AT4 wireless, Inc. is the first North America-based certification test
laboratory, accredited by the WiMAX Forum® in 2007. The lab is located
in Herndon, Virginia, easy to access due to its vicinity to the
Washington-Dulles International Airport. AT4 wireless, Inc. conducts
WiMAX Forum® Certification Testing, including Radio and Protocol
Conformance testing, Mobile Interoperability testing and Radiated
Performance Testing (RPT). AT4 wireless is the first location worldwide
to offer RPT Testing for WiMAX devices
AT4 wireless was founded in 1991, has more than 350 employees and
operates from its headquarters in Malaga/Spain and its US-based branch
in Herndon/VA. For more information, visit www.at4wireless.com
About Azimuth Systems
Azimuth Systems is a leading provider of wireless broadband test
equipment and channel emulators for Wi-Fi, WiMAX, LTE and other 4G
technologies. Azimuth's products are used by the world's foremost
wireless semiconductor designers, system vendors and service providers
to speed time-to-market and improve wireless product quality. Azimuth's
standardized test solutions enable research, development, QA and
marketing engineers to test the performance, conformance and
certification of broadband wireless devices and networks supporting
data, voice and video applications. The company is based in Acton,
Massachusetts and is backed by prestigious investors including Kodiak
Venture Partners and North Bridge Venture Partners. Azimuth may be
contacted at (978) 263-6610 or at www.azimuthsystems.com
<http://www.azimuthsystems.com/> .
Azimuth® is a registered trademark of Azimuth Systems and ACETM is a
trademark of Azimuth Systems. "WiMAX Forum" and the WiMAX Forum
Certified logo are registered trademarks of the WiMAX Forum. "WiMAX,"
"Mobile WiMAX," "Fixed WiMAX," "WiMAX Certified," "WiMAX Forum
Certified" and the WiMAX Forum logo are trademarks of the WiMAX Forum.
Other trademarks contained in this document are the property of their
respective owners.
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For additional information, contact:
Graham Celine
Jacqueline Casini
Azimuth Systems, Inc.
AT4 wireless, Inc.
978-268-9220
+34 661 58 42 08
graham_celine@azimuthsystems.com
Jill Colna
Edward Sheehan
SVM Public Relations
AT4 wireless, Inc.
401-490-9700
703-657-2014
jill.colna@svmpr.com <mailto:jill.ryan@svmpr.com>
