Enabling
network planning and optimization personnel to spend more time engineering
and less time collecting data and developing reports, Metatron Technologies
announced the availability of their WCDMA network testing and optimization
solution.
Designed
for 3G voice and data networks, the WCDMA optimization suite works
with the DimensionZ(TM) platform to shorten and automate the labor-intensive
process of testing and optimizing wireless networks.
This capability enables wireless operators and infrastructure vendors
to bring new WCDMA networks to commercial service faster and more efficiently
than previous methods. "Metatron is one of the first companies
to deliver a working WCDMA
optimization solution," said David Uze, President of Metatron Technologies,
Inc. "The flexible and modular design of the DimensionZ platform
enables us to
rapidly integrate new technologies and create customized solutions for
our
customers. We are leading the test and measurement industry in the deployment
of 3G optimization solutions."
The
WCDMA optimization suite includes several components that enable the
DimensionZ platform to test and optimize WCDMA networks. The suite includes:
-- WCDMA Phone/User Equipment (UE) Component -- an interface that gives
DimensionZ the ability to control, collect and correlate measurement
data from specific WCDMA phones.
-- WCDMA Scanner Component -- an interface that gives DimensionZ the
ability to control, collect and correlate measurement data from WCDMA
scanning receivers such as the Anritsu 8720B.
-- WCDMA Analyzer Component -- a customizable, real-time display of
raw
and analyzed WCDMA data synchronized and correlated to provide
engineers with only the specific information needed to address specific
engineering questions.
-- WCDMA Layer 3 Message Viewer -- a component that captures and decodes
WCDMA layer 3 messages to verify proper network connectivity.
-- WCDMA Report Generator -- an easy to use interface to generate WCDMA
performance reports.
The WCDMA optimization suite and DimensionZ platform create a complete
WCDMA testing and optimization solution. Once the suite is installed,
all
DimensionZ components can be utilized for optimizing WCDMA networks.
This
includes Opera(TM) for voice quality testing, TransIT(TM) for data quality
testing, the Drive Test Assistant for automating drive test planning,
the
Algorithm Engine for customized processing, and a variety of displays
for data
presentation.
The
WCDMA suite and DimensionZ platform are available in several packages
that are formulated based on the specific needs of mobile operators.
The
packages include: Data Collection, Field Analysis, Replay Analysis,
and
post-processing. Components can be purchased individually and added
to an
existing DimensionZ installation as needed. Consulting, maintenance,
support
and training services are available. The WCDMA optimization suite is
available
now. For additional sales information call 81 (0) 3-5790-6700.
DimensionZ
This single application supports all aspects of data collection, analysis,
processing, reporting, and propagation mapping. The modular design delivers
an ideal platform to integrate multiple data streams (e.g. Phone Data,
Layer 3
Messages, Scanning Receiver Information, Switch Statistics, Coverage
Arrays,
and Call Detail Records). Using plug-in functionality upgrades, DimensionZ
is
quickly customizable. It provides radio frequency (RF) engineers with
a
universal window into the technology-specific data they need to examine.
The
simulation tools shorten the optimization process, and the CAD functionality
provides detailed propagation mapping. The resulting operational efficiency
yields higher quality service to wireless customers while increasing
bottom-
line profitability of the network operator.
