Anite First to Market With Commercial LTE-A Carrier Aggregation Network Testing Solution

Anite First to Market With Commercial LTE-A Carrier Aggregation Network Testing Solution

OULU, Finland, October 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Anite's Nemo Outdoor provides operators with a wide range of LTE-A and carrier
aggregation network testing capabilities

    Anite, the industry-leading wireless network measurement solutions provider, today
announced that it is first to release support for a commercial LTE-A and carrier
aggregation ("CA") testing solution for mobile network operators and network
infrastructure vendors. Using the industry-leading test platform Nemo Outdoor, operators
can monitor the performance and quality of their LTE-A networks.

    LTE-A is the next stage in mobile telecommunications, which will allow operators to
offer wireless services equivalent to 'fibre to your phone'. CA is a method used in LTE-A
which allows mobile operators to increase the bandwidth and, consequently, the bitrates.
This is accomplished by combining spectrum resources. Each aggregated carrier is referred
to as a component carrier, and each component carrier corresponds to a serving cell.

    LTE-A CA measurements with Nemo Outdoor provide detailed information about the primary
and secondary component carriers, including physical cell ID, signal levels and quality.
Also link adaptation and radio resource allocation can be monitored among many other
detailed LTE parameters. The new carrier aggregation testing feature complements the
testing capabilities of existing mobile technologies (2G, 3G, 4G) in addition to
supporting the analysis and optimisation of heterogeneous networks where a combination of
macro, pico and small cells are deployed to maximise coverage and capacity.

    "Staying ahead in a fast-changing competitive environment means being first to deliver
new functionality. The launch of LTE-A carrier aggregation testing with Nemo Outdoor
underlines Anite's leadership in cutting-edge technologies" says Petri Toljamo, Managing
Director at Anite's Network Testing business. He continues, "Key industry players are
already preparing for LTE-A and carrier aggregation deployments. With our help operators
can make sure their networks are optimised for providing the high data rates their
customers are demanding."

    Nemo Outdoor with LTE-A carrier aggregation testing capabilities can now be
demonstrated to selected customers. Contact us at nemo.sales@anite.com.

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    About Anite

    Anite provides a comprehensive range of critical IT solutions to the Wireless and
Travel sectors across the globe. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Anite develops and
implements software as well as provides consultancy, systems integration and managed
services to ensure that our customers operate effectively and securely. By using the
latest technologies to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions, Anite meets
customers' specific requirements and realises tangible results for its clients.

    Anite's Network Testing business provides cutting-edge network measurement systems and
solutions globally under the Nemo brand to a wide range of customers including mobile
operators, network equipment manufacturers, service contractors and regulatory bodies.

    Headquartered in the UK, Anite has offices in 16 countries across Europe, America,
Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit the company's web site:
http://www.anite.com/nemo.

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CONTACT: Jari Keskimaula, Marketing Director, +358-40-565-4523