Spirent first to support 3GPP TR 37.901 specification in a test solution and now first to enable the testing capability at a GCF accredited lab
Spirent Communications, a leader in testing wireless networks, services and devices, today announced that leading test lab SGS is using the Spirent 8100 LTE test solution to provide data throughput performance test capability to 3GPP's TR 37.901 specification. In response to the needs of a large European mobile operator, Spirent partnered with SGS to become the first test solution provider to deliver TR 37.901 testing capability to a GCF accredited lab and to enable device manufacturers to complete the testing for both LTE and 3G devices.
Spirent announced support of this data performance testing initiative last year, however TR 37.901 is now receiving wider industry attention as a result of extensive LTE deployments and GCF adoption of the test methodology. One of the world's largest mobile operators has started to require this data throughput performance testing from its device suppliers prior to commercial launch. TR 37.901 specifies tests for User Equipment (UE) Application Layer Data Throughput Performance including stress tests, power sweep and downlink and uplink throughput performance and has been adopted by the GCF Performance Agreement Group (PAG) for device certification.
"We recognize and appreciate Spirent's partnership in device performance testing," said Michael Spitzer, Global Wireless Manager at SGS. "At a time of increased complexity of mobile devices, we view the data throughput performance tests in TR 37.901 to be a critical part of pre-launch testing that helps to enhance the mobile user experience."
"We're excited to have this data performance test plan up and running with SGS," said Spirent's Vice President of Wireless, Nigel Wright. "Spirent played a central role in bringing leading industry players together for the development of these data throughput performance tests in the 3GPP and GCF. Our mobile device test expertise enabled us to respond rapidly, becoming the first test vendor to provide this capability to a leading GCF accredited lab."
To learn more about data throughput performance testing and Spirent's 8100 LTE solution visit: http://www.spirent.com/Products/8100_LTE.
About SGS
The SGS Group is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With more than 75,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,500 offices and laboratories around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.sgs.com/wireless.
About Spirent Communications plc
Spirent Communications plc. (LSE: SPT), a global leader in test measurement, offers an extensive portfolio of solutions to test data centers, cloud computing and virtualized environments, high speed Ethernet networks and services, 3G/4G wireless networks and devices, network and application security, and positioning technologies. For more information visit http://www.spirent.com/about-us/News_Room/About_Spirent_Communications_plc.aspx
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