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News Release from: Bureau Veritas E and E Product Services
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 28 June 2007
Taiwanese lab is first for fixed and
mobile WiMAX
Bureau Veritas ADT becomes the first Asian test lab to be approved by the WiMAX Forum for both fixed and mobile WiMAX certification services.
The WiMAX Forum has selected Bureau Veritas' Advance Data Technology Corp (ADT) as the first Asian test lab for both fixed and mobile WiMAX certification services WiMAX is a technology that provides an alternative to cable/DSL for the "last mile" as well as mobile or personal broadband and is expected to have significant growth rates over the coming years
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 24 Dec 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The WiMAX Forum, an industry-led and not-for-profit organisation, was set up to ensure compatibility and interoperability of equipment in this blossoming market.
Oliver Butler Vice President of Bureau Veritas Electrical and Electronic Product Services comments: "We are very pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the success of this exciting technology enabled by the investments we have made in the latest equipment, expertise and facilities at our Wi-Fi/WiMAX certification test centre in Taiwan".
"We pride ourselves at Bureau Veritas ADT on our track record for technical leadership, attention to our clients' needs and we are excited to have become a member of this industry's leading team".
"Experts predict the WiMAX market size will reach more than 80 million subscribers and the worldwide WiMAX equipment market is expected to increase 10 fold between 2006 and 2010 when it is forecasted to reach almost US $5.6 billion".
"With our network of offices around the world, and dedicated E and E labs and expertise in America, Asia, and Europe, Bureau Veritas is ready to support the WiMAX equipment market".
Mark Wang, President of Bureau Veritas ADT continues: "We expect to launch our WiMAX Forum certification service in early Q4 2007, offering the same level of service as AT4 Wireless, Spain which is currently the only facility in the world capable of providing both fixed and mobile WiMAX certification".
"And with WiMAX being a new technology with changing standards, our total solution portfolio and expertise in test, certification and debugging will enable equipment providers to achieve their market entry deadlines".
"Since we started in WiMAX in 2004, we have invested many millions in equipment, people and processes".
"We have also hosted numerous seminars, helping educate the market about the applications and the certification process so we look forward to strengthening our partnerships with the WiMAX equipment market".
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