Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Tektronix's Leadership in the Wireless Network Protocol Analyzer Market

Business Wire, Feb 8, 2005

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- K15 and K1297 Provide Comprehensive Protocol Analysis for 2G, 2.5G, 2.75G and 3G Mobile Networks

Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, World Wireless Network Monitoring and Protocol Analyzer Markets, selected Tektronix, Inc. as the recipient of the 2005 Market Leadership Award for its excellent entrepreneurial ability in leading the wireless network protocol analyzer market. Its extremely scalable and user-friendly products have enabled it to acquire a remarkable 34.5 percent of the market share. A high degree of flexibility, scalability, thoroughness, as well as superior product performance has enabled Tektronix to capture the pole position in its market.

The company has developed high brand equity globally by offering breadth and depth in its protocol analysis capability as well as by providing exceptional support for various interfaces and technologies. The company's primary product line in wireless protocol analysis is the K15 protocol analyzer.

"The K15 is a comprehensive solution for protocol analysis as it supports 2G, 2.5G, and 3G global system for mobile communications (GSM) and code division multiple access (CDMA) technologies," says Frost & Sullivan Industry Analyst Jessy Cavazos. "This product provides advanced protocol analysis applications such as multi-interface call trace capabilities and automatic monitoring and configuration competencies."

The popularity of K15 is apparent from the fact that Tektronix sold 160 units of the product within four months of its commercial launch and set the standard in 3G protocol analysis. Tektronix's presence in over 20 countries further enhanced the market prospects for the K15.

The company provides the same level of service and quality of performance for applications across all ranks. Apart from the 3G application space, it also has special offerings for the 2.5G and 2.75G domain. It provides several interface boards coupled with a number of software modules.

"To complete its protocol tester portfolio, Tektronix offers the K1297-G20 platform for functional test and capacity test applications," notes Cavazos. "The key differentiators of the K1297-G20 platform include the breadth of protocols available and the depth of decoding/encoding capability."

For its sound marketing strategy in the wireless protocol analyzer market, Frost & Sullivan honors Tektronix with the 2004 Market Leadership Award. This award is presented each year to the company that has substantially increased its market share by implementing innovative Market Engineering strategies. The company has also identified industry challenges, market drivers, and restraints, and has used this knowledge to establish itself as a market leader. These factors, combined with its global presence, are expected to help it take advantage of future opportunities.

About Tektronix, Inc.

Tektronix, Inc. is a test, measurement, and monitoring company providing measurement solutions to the communications, computer, and semiconductor industries worldwide. With more than 55 years of experience, Tektronix enables its customers to design, build, deploy, and manage next-generation global communications networks and advanced technologies. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix has operations in 19 countries worldwide. Tektronix' Web address is www.tektronix.com.

About Frost & Sullivan

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