ArrayComm Signs Cooperative Agreement With Malaysia's Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM).Singapore--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 1998-- Wireless Leader and Local University to Jointly Develop Malaysian Telecommunications ArrayComm, a Silicon Valley, Calif.-based 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. firm, and Nichimen Corp. of Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a legal document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action and may not imply a legal commitment. with the Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM ITM See: In-the-money ) of Malaysia that will speed the development of telecommunications products and services targeted at the rapidly growing Malaysian market. ITM is one of the premier technology institutes in Malaysia. Located in Selangor, outside the capital city of Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur (kwä`lə l  m`pr), city (1990 est. pop. , the school is
highly regarded for its programs in the fields of information technology
and telecommunications and is actively involved in research and
development.ArrayComm is a United States-based manufacturer of leading-edge wireless telecommunications products. Nichimen is a Japanese general trading company acting as a global business organizer using its worldwide business network. The parties will cooperatively explore the development of technology and related business opportunities in the field of wireless telecommunications with an emphasis on training, research & development, and consulting services. "We are pleased to be working with the Institut Teknologi MARA. Its strong reputation in engineering and outstanding facilities led us to initiate this formal cooperative relationship," stated Karl Martersteck, president and chief executive officer of ArrayComm. "Our joint efforts should hasten the delivery of enhanced wireless local loop solutions to the Malaysian people and throughout the Asian market." "ITM is committed to developing both high-quality human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. and meaningful technologies for the country," stated Dato Jr. Dr. Hj Ahmad Zaidee Ladin, Rector of the ITM. "This collaboration with ArrayComm will strengthen the relationship between the institutions of higher learning higher learning n. Education or academic accomplishment at the college or university level. in Malaysia and the international telecommunications industry." ArrayComm is also pursuing a joint venture agreement with two other companies as a vehicle for investment in the Asian region. Based in the heart of Malaysia's Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC (1) (MSC.Software Corporation, Santa Ana, CA, www.mscsoftware.com) Founded in 1963 by Richard H. MacNeal and Robert G. Schwendler, MSC is the world's largest provider of mechanical computer aided engineering (MCAE) strategies, simulation software and services. ), the consortium will maintain close relationships and partnerships with Malaysian educational institutions, and will allow for common research projects, internships offered to young engineering students, and synergies between the academic world and the telecom industry. Nichimen Corp., ArrayComm's regional strategic marketing partner, has served as project facilitator for the field trial process in ArrayComm's successful wireless local loop field trials conducted in Kuala Lumpur during 1997. Established in 1892, Nichimen is one of the world's leading trading companies, with headquarters in Tokyo and overseas offices in 97 cities. ArrayComm is the global leader in smart antenna-based wireless communications solutions. Its revolutionary IntelliCell(R) processing platform combines an innovative digital signal processing See DSP. Digital Signal Processing - (DSP) Computer manipulation of analog signals (commonly sound or image) which have been converted to digital form (sampled). system with antenna arrays to dramatically enhance wireless system performance and economics for operators of PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. , cellular and wireless local loop networks. IntelliCell technology, on which ArrayComm has extensive patent coverage, is compatible with all wireless standards and forms the basis of the IntelliWave(tm) wireless local loop (WLL See wireless local loop and PHS-WLL. ) system. IntelliWave WLL greatly enhances voice quality and minimizes interference, and can simultaneously support multiple users on the same radio channel with adaptive, "virtual wire" connections. With headquarters in San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif., ArrayComm has offices in Japan, India, France and Argentina. The company's IntelliCell-PHS technology is now in commercial use in DDI ddI and ddC: see AZT. Pocket Telephone's network, which serves more than 4 million customers in Japan. In addition, the company's systems have been deployed in Malaysia, the Philippines and Brazil. From the IntelliCell processor to innovative wireless local loop systems, ArrayComm is helping make high-quality wireless communications truly affordable for mass markets worldwide. For more information, please visit ArrayComm's Web site at www.arraycomm.com.
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