Agilent Technologies Announces First Active-Call Test System to Manage Performance of Advanced 3G Services Based on UMTS Technology.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 3GSM World Congress 2004 CANNES, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2004 System Helps Service Providers Get Wireless Voice, Data Services to Market Faster with Higher Quality 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 announced the industry's first active-call test system for real-time management of advanced 3G 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. (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) is one of the third-generation (3G) cell phone technologies. Currently, the most common form uses W-CDMA as the underlying air interface, is standardized by the 3GPP, and is the European answer to the ITU ) services. UMTS, the next-generation standard for GSM services GSM services are a standard collection of applications and features available to mobile phone subscribers all over the world. The GSM standards are defined by the 3GPP collaboration and implemented in hardware and software by equipment manufacturers and mobile phone operators. , supports expanded data transfer rates necessary for wireless services such as video telephony and multimedia streaming. The proven Agilent OSS Oss (ôs), city (1994 pop. 62,141), North Brabant prov., S Netherlands; chartered 1399. It is a significant industrial center. Manufactures include meat products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, and metalware. Wireless QoS Manager enables wireless communication service providers to quickly identify and isolate 2G, 2.5G and now 3G service problems across multitechnology networks, minimizing downtime while providing higher quality of service (QoS) and faster time to market for new services. From geographically distributed locations, the Wireless QoS Manager allows unattended, remote testing of voice services, low-level protocols and advanced services using centralized SIM (subscriber identity module (telecommunications, wireless communications) Subscriber Identity Module - (SIM or "SIM card") A component, usually in the form of a miniature smart-card, that is theoretically tamper-proof and is used to associate a mobile subscriber with a mobile network subscription. ) multiplexing. Agilent's solution performs active test calls on an extensive range of wireless services, such as video telephony, multimedia streaming, mobile instant messaging Mobile Instant Messaging abbreviated as MIM is a presence enabled messaging service that aims to transpose the Internet desktop messaging such as ICQ or MSN experience to the usage scenario of being connected via a mobile/cellular device. , unified messaging, voice, SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. (short message service), e-mail, Web and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) An enhanced transmission service that enables graphics, video clips and sound files to be transmitted via cellphones. Developed as part of the 3GPP project, MMS phones are generally backward compatible with SMS and EMS. (multimedia message services). Automated tests identify service problems, such as slow download speeds in a particular country, delayed MMS messages and poor performance of video streaming, while operator-initiated tests verify problem resolution. "It's a demanding world," said Sanjay Mewada, vice president, Telecom Hardware and Software Research at the Yankee Group. "Wireless service providers must increase average revenue per subscriber very quickly by rolling out new services such as video streaming and video telephony. At the same time, they must also maintain the same stable, consistent quality their customers have come to expect with standard mobile service. In an environment where legacy services co-exist with 3G offerings, interoperability testing and roaming automation will be critical requirements for service deployment and profitability." "The new infrastructure required for 3G services introduces a new level of complexity to network and service operations," said Giorgio Dina, Agilent OSS vice president and general manager. "To simplify service testing, troubleshooting and continuous monitoring -- both before commercial launch and during operation -- service providers require an industrial-strength, proven management solution. With seven of the top 10 European wireless carriers already depending on our Wireless QoS Manager solution for ensuring high-quality 2G and 2.5G services, Agilent is uniquely positioned to help carriers effectively move to 3G." Additional information about the Wireless QoS Manager is available in an online media kit at www.agilent.com/comms/3GSMpresskit. Agilent in Communications Agilent Technologies is a leading provider of components, test, measurement, monitoring and management solutions for the communications industry. 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 that span the entire communications life cycle. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 28,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $6.1 billion in fiscal year 2003. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Further technology, corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. 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