Agilent Technologies' New cdma2000 Wireless Data Test Solution Accelerates Deployment of High-Speed Data on 3G Networks.Business Editors/High Tech Writers CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. WIRELESS 2001 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2001 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 broadened its portfolio of portable drive-test products for third-generation (3G) wireless networks with the introduction of a wireless data test solution for cdma2000 1xRTT networks. This solution gives wireless service providers and network infrastructure providers the advanced test capabilities required to accelerate deployment of high-speed data services, critical for 3G networks, which will underpin the forthcoming wave of broadband wireless See wireless broadband. data, voice, and Internet products and services. Agilent's cdma2000 data test solution, using Agilent's proven drive test platform, quickly finds and helps resolve sources of wireless network problems to speed deployment of new wireless data services. The system utilizes client-server technology to provide fast, accurate measurements of packet-switched cdma2000 data on both the forward and reverse paths. This allows carriers to provide the mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. services that subscribers demand. "Wireless service providers and network infrastructure providers are faced with many challenges, but the successful implementation of wireless data may be the most vexing," said LuAnn Piccard, vice president of Agilent's Wireless Network Solutions Business Unit. "With the introduction of our cdma2000 data test solution, Agilent provides a reliable, easy-to-use suite of test tools to help install and optimize these networks." Agilent's cdma2000 and data test platform is a complete receiver/phone-based drive test solution, providing end-to-end data testing combined with air interface testing. Users can easily identify and resolve problems to speed deployment of 3G networks, while maintaining optimal performance of their 2G networks. Agilent's flexible, scalable drive test platform allows the addition of up to four phones and four receivers to evaluate both 2G and 3G networks simultaneously from the same laptop PC, maximizing each drive test, especially while testing both wireless data and air interface performance. The portable, rugged drive test platform facilitates pedestrian and in-building testing with a convenient, ergonomic ergonomic - Concerning ergonomics or exhibitting good ergonimics. backpack and an easy-to-operate pen-based tablet PC (1) A tablet computer environment from Microsoft that is based on an enhanced version of Windows XP. Designed to function more like a portable writing tablet than previous tablet-based computers, it includes handwriting recognition as well as the ability to retain handwritten words . The new cdma2000 data drive test system will be demonstrated here at the CTIA Wireless 2001 trade show, March 20 to 22, at the Sands Expo The Sands Expo and Convention Center, at 1.2 million square feet (110,000 m²), is the second largest convention center in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. It opened in 1990 across the street from the original Sands Hotel. and the Venetian Hotel (Booth 1225) in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. . U.S. Pricing and Availability The data test option for the Agilent E7477A cdma2000 drive test platform is expected to be available in April 2001. Prices begin at $20,500. Additional information about Agilent's wireless network solutions and services can be found at www.agilent.com/find/serviceproviders. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. With 48,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries, Agilent had net revenue of $10.8 billion in fiscal year 2000. Information about Agilent can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com. |
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