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Fujitsu Adds LTE Wireless Research and Testing Capabilities to Texas
Facility
Other Topics: LTE Testing,
Taiwan WiMAX Center,
Rural Broadband Jobs
Fujitsu Network Communications
January 14, 2009
Existing R&D, Interoperability Testing Lab Expanded to Include Next
Generation Wireless / 4G Capabilities
Richardson, TX -– Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of
innovative optical and wireless networking solutions, today announced an
expansion of existing laboratory facilities at their Richardson
headquarters to support next-generation wireless technologies, including
Long Term Evolution (LTE). The expanded research will focus on emerging
wireless technologies that will impact the North American market for
mobile services, LTE products and devices, evaluation and prototyping of
mobile applications, and establishing and supporting joint development
partnerships with third-party mobile solutions vendors. The R&D center
will serve as the focal point for LTE trials in the US, in addition to
performing interoperability (IOT) and verification activities to fully
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“Fujitsu has a long history in
managing interoperability between various handsets, radio and core
networks as a full ecosystem supplier for 3G network equipment,” said
Jim Orr, principal network architect at Fujitsu Network Communications.
“We see significant opportunities in North America; the expansion of our
Richardson lab is one more way we’re furthering the development of the
LTE ecosystem and enabling operators to trial and deploy the technology
as quickly as possible.”
Fujitsu has developed a 3GPP-compliant LTE system for the global market
and has demonstrated 4x4 MIMO technology's 250 Mbps-plus performance at
CEATEC Japan 2008 and at CTIA Wireless 2008 in Las Vegas. Fujitsu was
chosen by NTT DOCOMO in 2006 to be a supplier for its LTE network.
The Fujitsu LTE solution supports a smooth migration to LTE service from
existing mobile networks and safely and cost-effectively coexists with
existing mobile networks. For example, existing ancillary facilities
including antenna, feeder, and power supplies can be used as-is, with
minimal installation work or additional footprint to launch LTE
services. LTE technology also provides easy access to mobile broadband
services, such as multimedia broadcasting, streaming music, video,
e-commerce, mobile banking, and high-speed mobile Internet access,
whether indoors or on the move, anytime, anywhere in the world.
Fujitsu is able to leverage its national footprint of optical networks
and existing operations and staffing in North America to be prepared for
the onslaught of capacity generated by LTE as end users embrace personal
data services.
About Fujitsu Network Communications Inc.
Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. is an innovator and strategic
partner with over 20 years of experience as a leading provider of
wireline and wireless networking solutions that solve critical business
issues and enable new services. With the support of Fujitsu Limited
(TSE:6702), a $53B company with approximately 160,000 professionals in
70 countries, Fujitsu enables their customers to build or seamlessly
migrate to fully converged networks that improve network performance and
profitability. Over 400,000 Fujitsu network elements have been deployed
by all major carriers across North America. Fujitsu maintains a
well-established and highly-regarded position as a market leader by
providing the best-in-breed data networking solutions that drive
next-generation access, core, and wireless networks. For more
information, please visit http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom.
FUJITSU (and design) ® and THE POSSIBILITIES ARE INFINITE™ are
trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners. |
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