Agilent Technologies and UbiNetics to Coordinate Delivery of 3G Test Solutions for Emerging Wireless Protocols.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2001

CommunicAsia 2001 -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) and UbiNetics Limited, a world-leading next-generation wireless communications technology company, today announced an agreement aimed at accelerating development of third-generation (3G) wireless equipment and infrastructure. Under the agreement, the two companies will coordinate delivery of their respective, complementary 3G testing solutions to ensure that they are synchronized to emerging 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project) protocol standards.

The companies will work together to deliver customer testing solutions incorporating the same 3GPP protocol versions and feature sets. Both companies' solutions are used for testing 3G Node Bs (base stations), a key component of the Radio Access Networks that serve as the ground-based infrastructure for 3G wireless services.

Agilent's 3GTS protocol test system is utilized by equipment developers and service providers to test wireline network communications with Node Bs, while UbiNetics' TM100 3G Test Mobile is widely used for comprehensive testing via the Node B radio interface. By aligning product capabilities to a common version of 3GPP standards, customers will have a complete, coordinated set of 3G test tools available for equipment development, debugging and qualification.

"Development and testing of 3G equipment is a complex process, due to the need to integrate multiple protocol versions as they are released and upgrade related test solutions," said Bill Wood, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Advanced Networks Division. "By working together, Agilent and UbiNetics can provide complete and synchronized tools for base station testing that save customers both time and money."

"Achieving end-to-end interoperability, from the network through to the mobile, is fundamental during 3G testing," said Stirling Essex, R&D director, Special Products Group for UbiNetics. "Cooperation between UbiNetics and Agilent will be of great help to equipment developers and network operators trying to roll out 3G in minimum time."

About UbiNetics

UbiNetics is a next generation wireless communications technology company developing innovative 3G, 2.5G and 2G products and solutions for wireless data and voice applications with an enviable position as the world leader in 3G test and measurement equipment. The company's 3G Test Mobile and Cell Simulator have become the industry de-facto standard for w-CDMA infrastructure and handset testing. These have become widely accepted as the test tools of choice. UbiNetics also provides the industry's most robust IP portfolio for 3G chipset and handset developers and manufacturers. The company has developed a unique range of creative products for GPRS/GSM applications including customised embedded modules and GPRS development tools, PC cards and companion radio products for handheld and laptop computers. The company was formed in January 1999 by a group from PA Consulting Group's Wireless Telecommunications Practice. Since 1999 UbiNetics has grown to over 300 employees with five international offices in the U.K. (Cambridge, Global Headquarters, and Swindon), Hong Kong, Japan and India. Further information on UbiNetics can be found on the web at www.ubinetics.com.

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.