Intertek Partners with Rohde & Schwarz to Expand Their LTE/4G Operator Test Plan Coverage

Intertek upgrades their R&S TS8980FTA-2 and R&S CMW500 test systems to cover new carrier acceptance and conformance requirements from mobile operators, chipset manufacturers and other companies in the mobile wireless ecosystem

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Mar 03, 2015, 03:24 ET

COLUMBIA, Md., March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Intertek, the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide and a globally accredited testing laboratory for wireless device certification, has partnered with Rohde & Schwarz to expand their industry conformance and carrier acceptance testing capabilities.

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Building upon the foundation set-forth by LTE, and its ongoing relationship with Rohde & Schwarz, Intertek has upgraded its testing capabilities in the areas of A-GNSS & OTDOA performance; E-911 over IMS protocol; eMBMS RF, performance, video performance and protocol; LTE carrier aggregation RF performance, data throughput performance and protocol; IMS/VoLTE protocol; video telephony (audio & video) performance; RCS protocol; ePDG/WiFi over IMS calling; and WiFi offloading.

"As mobile phones and devices become increasingly complex, the number and complexity of test plans continues to grow steadily. Given the critical role that Intertek plays in helping operators get their products to market faster, we have placed considerable effort to make sure we fully support the full breadth and depth of test plan coverage to ensure their success," says Ron Bernot, senior staff engineer at Intertek. "By working closely with Rohde & Schwarz, we are realizing our vision and delivering the test plans and solutions that our customers require."

About Intertek

Intertek is the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value to customers' products, processes and assets. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 36,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies' success in a global marketplace. Intertek helps its customers to meet end users' expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide. Visit www.intertek.com.

Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in electronics. It is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcasting, radiomonitoring and radiolocation, as well as secure communications. Established 80 years ago, Rohde & Schwarz has a global presence and a dedicated service network in over 70 countries. It has approx. 9300 employees and achieved a net revenue of € 1.9 billion (US$ 2.5 billion) in fiscal year 2012/2013 (July 2012 to June 2013). Company headquarters are in Munich, Germany.

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