Ascom Introduces Comprehensive Network Testing Portfolio at Mobile World Congress

RESTON, Va. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ascom, a leading provider of mission critical communications, is showcasing its Network Testing offerings at major wireless industry events around the world, beginning with Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain on February 15^th. The Network Testing portfolio provides industry-leading solutions for testing, monitoring, and optimizing wireless communication networks. Formed by merging Ascom’s Mobile Test Solutions with recent acquisitions including Argogroup, Comarco, and TEMS, this new division enables the largest install base in the industry to test, monitor, and optimize wireless networks.

“Ascom has assembled the strongest portfolio in the industry,” commented Rikard Lundqvist, General Manager of the Ascom Network Testing division. “Our advanced end-to-end solutions are proven, innovative, and perfectly complement each other. We are excited to demonstrate these benefits to the mobile wireless industry at the upcoming events.”

Ascom Network Testing addresses the full wireless network lifecycle, from initial planning through network maturity. Along with high-quality voice services, the offerings support the explosive growth of mobile broadband data and content services. Network Testing supports all major telecommunications technologies from any infrastructure vendor, with a special emphasis on the latest emerging technology standards. The portfolio spans the areas of Planning & Design, Test & Measurement, Benchmarking & Monitoring, and Reporting & Analysis.

Network operators, infrastructure vendors, service providers, and government agencies benefit from Network Testing offerings. The products offer a subscriber perspective that improves network planning, troubleshooting, optimization, and benchmarking activities.

In addition to Mobile World Congress, Ascom will display its Network Testing portfolio at CTIA Wireless, Convergence India, CommunicAsia, and P&T / Expo Comm later this year.

ABOUT ASCOM

Ascom is an international solution provider with comprehensive technological know-how in Mission-Critical Communication. The company concentrates on core areas such as Wireless Solutions (high-value, customer-specific on-site communications solutions), Network Testing (a global market leader in testing, monitoring, and optimization solutions for mobile networks) and Security Communication (applications for security, communication and control systems for infrastructure operators, public security institutions and the army). The company has subsidiaries in 20 countries and a workforce of about 2,300 employees worldwide. Ascom registered shares (symbol ASCN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich.