Page 10 - DECT Today - Issue 3 - May 2015

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ULE Alliance certifies AT4 testing services labs
The ULE Alliance has selected AT4 wireless as the Certification Testing Laboratory and Qualification Body for the ULE Certification Program. The ULE Certification Process ensures interoperability of ULE devices across multiple vendors verifying Services and Interfaces according to the requirements defined by the ULE HAN-FUN application layer specifications. During 2014, AT4 wireless has been collaborating with the ULE Alliance in the development of the Certification Program, including the Test Specifications, Test Procedures and Test Bed.
AT4 wireless said it is now open to offer services for the certification of devices built to ULE Alliance global standards to members seeking a ULE Alliance seal of interoperability.
"We want to thank the ULE Alliance for this designation. AT4 wireless is the first laboratory to offer ULE Alliance testing services worldwide. AT4 wireless has been collaborating with ULE Alliance in the development of the certification program and certification requirements and we are really excited about the ULE Alliance certification program's first certification wave,” said Jose de la Plaza, Corporate Laboratories Director at AT4 wireless.
"This new service allows us to extend our portfolio of testing and certification services that already includes the largest testing capacity and coverage in the key mobile and wireless technologies: 2G, 3G, HSPA+, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wireless Charging (PMA/A4WP), Mirrorlink, NFC, Continua and IoT, and strengthens our position as the leading laboratory for manufacturers of wireless devices."
Avi Barel, Business Development Director of the ULE Alliance, said: "We are pleased to partner with AT4 wireless for the ULE certification programme, and appreciate in particular their co-operation in the process of creating this solid programme. We
rely on their proven experience and broad portfolio in testing and certification of various wireless technologies, in order to ensure the perfect interoperability of ULE devices, which is so important for our members and the broad consumer market."
DSP Group's DECT/CAT-iq/ULE SoC adds HD Voice to MitraStar gateways
DSP Group and MitraStar Technology, a leader in networking DMS industry, announced today that DSP Group's DCX81 DECT/CAT-iq/ULE System on a Chip (SoC) will be integrated in MitraStar's new gateways.
DSP Group's DECT/CAT-iq/ULE SoC offers full home coverage, wideband audio (HD voice) and ULE support for home automation and security at an attractive cost/performance ratio. Supporting multiple lines and handsets and in- field software upgradability, DSP Group's SoC reference design enables home gateway developers to rapidly bring to market products complying with the CAT-iq 2.0, 2.1 and 3.0 standards.
"We are confident that DSP Group's DECT/CAT- iq/ULE SoC solution for home gateways will offer our customers best-in-class cordless telephony experience, including superior HD voice quality, ease of use and seamless phone-book sharing between connected handsets," said Allen Lin, Head of MitraStar Broadband CPE Product Business Unit.
"We are excited to work with MitraStar and collaborate on their new line of advanced home gateways," said Daniel Estrakh, Cordless Product Director at DSP Group. "Our market-leading DCX81 SoC is the ideal solution to experience HD Voice at home, and is seeding the infrastructure for future proof home automation and control services," he said.
NEC wins award for SV9000 UCC platform
NEC has announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named the UNIVERGE SV9000 series, the company’s latest line of software-based communications servers, a recipient of a 2015 Internet Telephony Product of the Year Award.
The SV9000 series is a Unified Communications and Collaboration platform designed to meet the demands of multi-generational employees and to empower the smart workforce using IP and DECT technologies.
The winners of the 2015 Internet Telephony Product of the Year Awards represent some of the best technology and communications products and solutions released in the last twelve months. Selected companies have demonstrated unique vision, leadership and commitment to excellence in advancing the technology and communications market.
Validation of success
“It is with great satisfaction that we accept this award from Internet Telephony recognising our SV9000 series for how it provides a top line communications platform in a scalable, investment protective package that redefines the way businesses and individuals communicate”, said Paul Kievit, President and Head of NEC Enterprise Solutions EMEA. “The new SV9000 series continues NEC’s trend of creating a natural migration path for customers, while evolving the technology to meet the needs of today’s businesses. Being named Product of the Year is further validation of our success.”
NEC’s SV9000 communications platform continues to gain recognition, also being cited as having the lowest total cost of ownership and achieving the highest overall score of all vendors in a customer-based survey by a leading research firm.
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