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TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies' New Wireless Network Optimization Platform Improves Wireless Service QoS; Innovative Usability and Data-Viewing Features Maximize Revenue, Support HSDPA and 1xEV-DO
Business Wire, April 5, 2006
LAS VEGAS -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today introduced a new release of its Wireless Network Optimization Platform, which enables RF engineering teams to optimize and troubleshoot radio access networks and wireless services, and quickly identify the cause of problems.
New features, such as a flexible user interface and improved protocol analysis and mapping, allow faster problem detection and resolution. The drive test solution enables a smooth introduction of new technologies and ongoing maintenance of voice and data services, helping service providers ensure high quality of service and maximum revenue. Market-leading support for HSDPA and 1xEV-DO measurements are available now.
The new platform functions include a flexible user-interface design environment, view synchronization, protocol analysis view, combined data/voice call sequencer and improved mapping capabilities, giving RF engineering teams a powerful set of network-optimization and service-assurance tools. RF engineers have the flexibility to build and share projects and customize measurement views and service test sequences. This unparalleled versatility maximizes the visualization of network performance and supports real-time troubleshooting.
"To meet customer satisfaction and revenue growth potential, service providers need to mitigate potential problems with RF infrastructure and related services," said Tom Walls, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Telecommunication Systems Division. "Agilent's drive test solution does just that, providing the key performance indicators and quality of service measurements necessary for drive-time troubleshooting."
The solution supports all major wireless technologies, including HSDPA and 1xEV-DO. The Wireless Network Optimization Platform incorporates service tests for voice quality, video, MMS (multimedia message service), SMS (short message service), HTTP, FTP, e-mail and WAP (wireless application protocol).
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 the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 20,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $5.1 billion in fiscal 2005. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com.
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