Agilent Technologies' Industry-first cdma2000 Tools Reduce Wireless Service Providers' Downtime and Maintenance Costs.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2001 CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. Americas Congress-- New Products Accelerate Planning, Installation, Optimization optimization Field of applied mathematics whose principles and methods are used to solve quantitative problems in disciplines including physics, biology, engineering, and economics. and Management of Wireless Networks Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today introduced a series of products and services to speed the deployment and performance of third-generation (3G) cdma2000 networks. New products include the industry's only cdma2000 base station over-air maintenance tool and the only cdma2000 network planning and design Network planning and design is an iterative process, encompassing topological design, network-synthesis, and network-realization, and is aimed at ensuring that a new network or service meets the needs of the subscriber and operator [1]. tool that models network conditions at the deployment phase. When coupled with Agilent's new wireless network optimization platform, analysis software and mobile station test set, these solutions give wireless service providers and network infrastructure providers the leading-edge tools necessary to plan, install, optimize optimize - optimisation and manage cdma2000 networks. The new products and services include: -- The Agilent E6474A base station over-air maintenance tool -- by offering the industry's only cdma2000 over-air tester, Agilent has introduced a solution that greatly reduces the time and resources required to accurately identify and solve cdma2000 network problems in the field. Typically operated from inside a service vehicle, the base station over-air maintenance tool reduces the time necessary to test a base station by eliminating the need for technicians to leave their vehicles to perform first-level diagnostics. Since technician time is used more efficiently, service providers can now perform additional testing of base stations, reducing downtime and overall maintenance costs. -- The Agilent E6474A wireless network optimization platform -- Agilent's wireless network optimization platform is a comprehensive system for service providers and equipment manufacturers to optimize and benchmark cdma2000 networks. By measuring radio link protocol (RLP), application and IP layer data simultaneously on cdma2000 networks, coupled with a new high-speed digital receiver, the system makes troubleshooting complex networks up to two times faster than before. Utilizing client-server technology for packet-switched data measurements, the system provides RF engineers with the end-to-end perspective necessary for a robust cdma2000 network. This flexible system can control up to four receivers and four phones at once, which can reduce the need for repeated network testing. -- The Agilent OPAS32 analysis software -- this tool helps service providers achieve and maintain optimum cdma2000 network performance. By analyzing information gathered from drive-test equipment, OPAS32 generates customized reports that identify network problems. RF engineers use this information to quickly correct network problems, which increases subscriber satisfaction and reduces engineering expenses. -- The Agilent E6482A Wizard -- for service providers in the network planning stage, the E6482A Wizard is the industry's only cdma2000 network planning and design tool that models network conditions at the deployment phase. By modeling network conditions before actual base stations are installed, the E6482A Wizard streamlines the deployment and optimization of new and overlay networks. The E6482A Wizard provides the ability to completely simulate a network and model various subscriber usage patterns, ensuring complete and reliable network performance at system buildout. -- The Agilent E6393B mobile station test set -- this is an economical diagnostic repair solution designed to reduce mobile phone test and repair costs. Designed for use in retail locations, the test set features the best price-to-value ratio on the market and reduces the number of no-trouble-found phones that otherwise would be sent into the repair pipeline. This increases subscriber satisfaction and reduces cost for the service provider. -- Services and training -- Agilent also offers complete consulting services and training for wireless networks, including an all-new training curriculum for cdma2000. Staff engineers provide services to operators and manufacturers worldwide to ensure cdma2000 networks are designed, built and operated as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Agilent's line of products and services for cdma2000 networks is being demonstrated at the CDMA Americas Congress trade show, Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, at the San Diego Convention Center The San Diego Convention Center is the main convention center for the city of San Diego, California. It is located in the Marina district of downtown San Diego near the Gaslamp Quarter, at 111 West Harbor Drive. (booth no. 325). U.S. Pricing and Availability Prices for the E6474A base station over-air maintenance tool start at $22,065. Pricing for the cdma2000 configuration of the Agilent E6474A wireless network optimization platform begins at $19,760. A one-year license for the E6481A OPAS OPAS Overpass (street type) OPAS Oconee Performing Arts Society (Greensboro, GA) OPAS Operations Planning and Analysis Systems OPAS Outpatient Pharmacy Anticoagulation Service 32 analysis software is $9,000. The E6482A Wizard Instructional help in an application or system development environment that guides the user through a series of multiple choice questions to accomplish a task. For the most part, wizards are more effective than the help menus found in most applications, which often border on the atrocious. network design and planning tool is available for $33,280. The E6393B mobile station test set has a base price of $27,000. All products are available to order today. Additional information about Agilent's cdma2000 solutions and services is available at www.agilent.com/find/cdma2000. Agilent in Communications Agilent Technologies is a leading provider of components, test, measurement, monitoring and management solutions for the communications industry communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. . Agilent enables designers, manufacturers and service providers to accelerate the delivery of next-generation devices, networks and services. Agilent's broad set of solutions and services includes optical, wireless, Internet and broadband technologies broadband technology Telecommunications devices, lines, or technologies that allow communication over a wide band of frequencies, and especially over a range of frequencies divided into multiple independent channels for the simultaneous transmission of different signals. that span the entire communications lifecycle. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics and life sciences. The company's 43,000 employees serve customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $9.4 billion in fiscal year 2000, as restated to reflect the sale of its healthcare business. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. This news release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. (including, without limitation, statements relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc Agilent's cdma2000 products and services' ability to speed the deployment and performance of third-generation (3G) cdma2000 networks; the ability of the cdma2000 products and services to reduce service providers' downtime The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. and overall maintenance costs; and the ability of Agilent's cdma2000 products and services to provide wireless service providers and network infrastructure providers with the leading-edge tools necessary to plan, install, optimize and manage cdma2000 networks) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause results of Agilent Technologies to differ materially from management's current expectations. These risks are detailed in Agilent's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended Oct. 31, 2000, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the quarter ended July 31, 2001, and Current Reports on Form 8-K Form 8-K The form required by the SEC when a publicly held company incurs any event that might affect its financial situation or the share value of its stock. Form 8-K See 8-K. filed Aug. 15, 2001 and Aug. 22, 2001. |
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