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News Release from: setcom | Subject: GPRS IOST test cases
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 23 August 2002
Test cases check GPRS interoperability
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Setcom has developed a broad line of GPRS interoperability simulation (IOST) test cases which can be implemented on a standard GPRS protocol test system.
Setcom has developed a broad line of GPRS interoperability simulation (IOST) test cases which can be implemented on a standard GPRS protocol test system Setcom's unique development of a hardware abstraction layer enables time-efficient hardware-independent porting of IOST test cases onto individual test platforms
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 10 Jul 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The subject test cases are coded in C language and once implemented onto customer's test platform will be made available in functional packets in source code.
Setcom's user-friendly implementation philosophy using standard procedures foreseen on a given test platform, excludes the need for adaptation layer yet integration effort at the customer end.
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As opposed to conformance test cases, the IOST test cases have not been formalised by standardisation bodies.
"The IOST test cases fill the gap between standardised test scenarios and the interoperability issues", said Dr Klaus Matkey, Managing Director at Cetecom, Essen, Germany.
Based on a number of reference documents and publications, the subject test cases ware defined and specified in the co-operation with Cetecom.
Cetecom also warrants the validation of the IOST test cases.
The development, implementation, sale and after-market are carried out by setcom.
"Cetecom expertise in type approval and certification gives our customers the confidence that these test cases are essential for the interoperability testing.
Setcom's engineering knowhow lifts both sides' value added for the wireless community", commented Maciej Kowalik, Director of Marketing and Sales at setcom.
Setcom's stringent quality policy uses the same verification methodology for test case development and implementation as for standard conformance test cases while strictly following the guidelines on TS 51.010-1.
Additionally, the verification process has been complemented by using a number of best-in-class MS reference designs.
On-going changes of core specifications and prioritisations that may affect the IOST test cases require current updates and first-hand assistance to be provided to the user.
Recognising this need, setcom offers product maintenance and warranty service to its customer base.
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