Agilent Technologies Adds Industry-First End-to-End Connection Testing to 3G Wireless Test System.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2001 Verification of Interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. Between Multi-Vendor Network Elements Provides Key Milestone in Move to Next-Generation Wireless Services 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), a leading provider of innovative technologies for communications and life sciences, today introduced the industry's first end-to-end connection testing application for third-generation (3G) wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. networks, enabling equipment manufacturers and network operators to verify interoperability between the multi-vendor network elements required for delivery of advanced 3G wireless services, such as high-speed mobile Internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. access. The announcement was made here at the 3GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) A digital cellular phone technology based on TDMA that is the predominant system in Europe, but also used worldwide. Developed in the 1980s, GSM was first deployed in seven European countries in 1992. World Congress conference, Cannes, France, Feb. 20 to 23. Establishment of a single 3G user connection requires successful completion of up to 50 complex protocol exchanges between different network components, twice as many as required by today's GSM/CDMA networks. As a result of this increased complexity, successful establishment of end-to-end connections is viewed as a key milestone in the 3G development and deployment process. The test software, which will be included in the Agilent 3G Test System (3GTS GTS abbr. gas turbine ship ), captures and analyzes the exchange of control plane messages between each network element, verifies end-to-end connections, or permits users to isolate specific areas of connection failure. This allows developers of different network elements to find and resolve sources of potential failure in their labs, in advance of field trials and deployment. The 3GTS product supports evolving 3G protocol standards (3GPP GPP Government Performance Project GPP General Purpose Processor GPP General Physical Preparedness GPP Gambian People's Party GPP Good Pharmacy Practice GPP Gross Primary Productivity GPP Green Procurement Program GPP Generic Packetized Protocol Rel. 99) known as UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) The GSM implementation of the 3G wireless phone system. Part of IMT-2000, UMTS provides service in the 2 GHz band and offers global roaming and personalized features. in Europe and W-CDMA See WCDMA. in Japan. The new application analyzes message exchange between user handsets and the ATM-based Radio Access Network (RAN) infrastructure, as well as interfaces to the mobile core network. The product also examines node and channel synchronization (1) See synchronous and synchronous transmission. (2) Ensuring that two sets of data are always the same. See data synchronization. (3) Keeping time-of-day clocks in two devices set to the same time. See NTP. between individual 3G base stations and radio-network controllers. This new capability will be demonstrated for the first time at the upcoming 3GSM World Congress conference in Cannes, France, Feb. 20 to 23 at Agilent Booth No. C44. "The need to meet aggressive rollout schedules has prompted many 3G manufacturers to form global alliances and distribute development across multiple locations. As a result, interoperability and connection testing has become critical," said Bill Wood, general manager of Agilent's Advanced Networks Division. "Agilent's end-to-end connection testing capability makes the 3GTS the industry benchmark for ensuring successful integration and deployment of multi-vendor 3G networks." U.S. Pricing and Availability Agilent's 3G Connection Testing software is available now, and is included as part of the Agilent 3G Test System (E5160B) at no additional charge. Agilent in 3G Agilent Technologies provides the widest range of 2.5G and 3G development, test, measurement and management solutions in the industry, enabling manufacturers and service providers to quickly create and deliver the emerging wireless internet. Agilent's broad range of solutions and services address all technologies and cover the complete lifecycle, from R&D and manufacturing through to network and service deployment and management. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a diversified technology company with approximately 47,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent is a global leader in designing and manufacturing test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and solutions, and semiconductor and optical components. In fiscal year 2000, Agilent had net revenue of $10.8 billion. The company serves markets that include communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. Information about Agilent Technologies can be found on the Web at www.agilent.com. |
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