Andrew Enhances Invex3G Test System to Support All Wireless Technologies; --Version 3.3 is first complete 2G, 2.5G and 3G testing solution--.Business Editors ORLAND PARK Or·land Park A village of northeast Illinois, a residential and manufacturing suburb of Chicago. Population: 53,300. , Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2004 New features of Andrew Corporation's Invex3G test measurement system will provide wireless communication carriers with unprecedented capabilities for testing their networks and improving the quality of service offered to subscribers. Invex3G Version 3.3 now supports all major mobile wireless technologies and can simultaneously scan multiple radio frequency carriers for multi-technology testing. By combining high-speed drive test data collection hardware with an intuitive, flexible PC graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to and display, Invex3G provides a complete measurement solution for wireless network planning, maintenance, 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 benchmarking. "Wireless carriers need more than ever to meet subscriber expectations of high quality service and flawless coverage," said Terry Garner, president of Andrew Corporation's Network Solutions Group. "Version 3.3 of Invex3G, the first complete 2G, 2.5G and 3G testing solution available, demonstrates Andrew Corporation's commitment to our clients in their efforts to provide fully optimized network performance." Wireless engineers and technicians benefit from Invex3G's unique ability to test and gather comprehensive voice and data service performance metrics Performance metrics are measures of an organizations activities and performance. Performance metrics should support a range of stakeholder needs from customers, shareholders to employees [1]. simultaneously on all major air interface standards. Invex3G enables wireless network operators to view their service from the perspective of the subscriber via critical quality-of-service measurements including failed originations, dropped calls Dropped call is the common term for a wireless mobile phone call that is terminated unexpectedly as a result of technical reasons. Areas where users experience a large number of dropped calls are commonly referred to as dead zones. and call quality. Invex3G provides the objective means for network operators to assess and improve their service levels and utilization of key resources. Invex3G V3.3's new features can provide any wireless carrier with the test and measurement capabilities required to operate effectively, including: -- Network planning, design, optimization and maintenance support for all wireless technologies, now including WCDMA/UMTS and EV-DO (EVolution-Data Only) A 3G high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers worldwide that use the CDMA technology, including Verizon and Sprint in the U.S. EV-DO works on EV-DO cellphones as well as laptops and portable devices that have EV-DO modems. . -- Voice and data measurement solutions for all wireless technologies that enable carriers to objectively gauge their service levels against competitors. -- Tools for Andrew's post-processing and audio quality testing products, Interpreter A high-level programming language translator that translates and runs the program at the same time. It translates one program statement into machine language, executes it, and then proceeds to the next statement. (TM) and Score(TM), to analyze Invex3G data files for common network problems. Interpreter is a specialized network analysis software tool that helps wireless network managers, engineers and technicians identify common network problems. Score produces benchmark performance reports for packet data and Mean Opinion Score audio quality testing. Score uses inputs from compact summary files that Invex3G generates during its measurement and collection processes. Score can automatically sort the summary files and produce a set of reports for each carrier in the measured market. Users can customize the reports to determine performance for each measured carrier, handset The part of the telephone that contains the speaker and the microphone. On a desktop phone, the part you hold in your hand is the handset. On a cellphone, the entire phone is the handset. See multihandset cordless and headset. model and phone number. About Andrew Corporation Andrew Corporation is an American multinational producer of communications devices. Andrew is a global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of communications equipment, services, and systems. Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ANDW) designs, manufactures and delivers innovative and essential equipment and solutions for the global communications infrastructure market. The company serves operators and original equipment manufacturers from facilities in 60 countries. Andrew (www.andrew.com), headquartered in Orland Park, IL, is an S&P 500 company founded in 1937. Interpreter and Score are trademarks of Andrew Corporation. |
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