Collaboration established to enhance development of LTE wireless test platforms

Agilent Technologies has formed a strategic partnership with a wired/wireless telecommunication research and development organisation, in a bid to enhance the rapid development of LTE wireless test platforms.

The company says that the partnership with Innowireless will strengthen its position in LTE test and measurement. Agilent currently develops design automation tools and flexible instrumentation solutions used in the research, development and manufacturing of LTE based components, base station equipment and mobile devices. The collaboration will now focus on creating a 'new wave' of LTE test solutions. "This greatly enhances our strong relationship already built around WiMAX technologies," said Dr Jong Tae Chung, ceo of Innowireless. "The combination of our companies' strengths will provide world class LTE solutions in this worldwide demanding marketplace." According to Agilent, it holds the highest industry market share in LTE and WiMAX test equipment, with 20.2% of the market revenues.