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To: John Biddle who wrote (30760)	1/6/2003 12:11:38 AM
From: John Biddle	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 196668

Agilent wireless test solutions to reduce 3G deployment Posted : 06 Jan 2003 eetasia.com Agilent Technologies Inc. has introduced four wireless network solutions that are designed to improve productivity by reducing 2.5G/3G deployment and operational costs and enhance network quality of service (QoS). The company offers a new basestation test set (E7495A), drive test (E7477A cdma2000), remote monitoring system, and the Wizard network planning and design tool. Third-generation wireless (3G) is currently an important technology. However, "competition is driving down profits," said Jonnie Tupas, Agilent's business development manager for wireless network solutions. "Lowering both the operating and capital expenditures can improve the return of investments (ROI) and increase the average revenue per user (ARPU)," he emphasized. Tupas said that Agilent's BTS tester performs more basestation measurements than any other test set. "Technicians used to bring several boxes to test - now only a single box is needed," he added. The BTS tester also features a simple interface and accessible learning tools, which can lead to reduced training costs. Furthermore, tools such as over-the-air CDMA analyzer allow technicians to devote more of their time to proactive maintenance and service deployment. Drive test Another tool that can help reduce maintenance and deployment costs is the Agilent drive test, which measures basestation coverage, focusing on dropped calls and blocked calls. The combined phone- and receiver-based drive test helps pin down air-interface problems swiftly. The drive test determines the source of the problem quickly while minimizing drive time. It also measures data QoS to ensure customer satisfaction and provides platform upgrade path. The Drive test is capable of GSM, GPRS, and UMTS analysis. Taking cost-reduction further, Agilent's remote monitoring tool (also known as the air-interface remote monitoring system) can increase work efficiency by reducing unnecessary drive tests. Basically, it is an automated drive test and can be totally unmanned. The monitoring tool collects RF performance data from remote probes to optimize the network. Tupas said that the tool can be utilized ingeniously, as it can be used on the bus or on a garbage truck. All the above-mentioned tools aim to reduce operating, maintenance and deployment costs on existing networks. However, to be truly efficient, networks need to be optimized even before they are built. This is where the Wizard network planning and design tool comes in. According to Tupas, the Wizard network planning and design tool is a software package used to plan your network, model basestations and estimate quality." The tool can compute integral variables such as the percentage of coverage area, call quality, and power needed by the network. Moreover, time-to-market is reduced when using the planning tool and QoS issues are remedied even before deployment. It also solves capacity problems by accurately modeling 2.5G and 3G networks.

To: John Biddle who wrote (30760)	1/6/2003 11:03:59 AM
From: Cooters	Respond to of 196668

Samsung's i700 is a voice-and-data device that also sports a camera and a color screen. Both Hitachi and Samsung are aiming the CDMA devices at consumers and businesspeople, though neither gave delivery dates for their products. For reference, the i700 should be the first triple combo to arrive in the US, camera/phone/PDA. ---- Samsung Unveils Its First Windows Powered Pocket PC Device, the i700 Integrated Digital Camera, Large Vivid Color Screen and Sleek Design Are Distinctive Features on Samsung's Initial Pocket PC Offering LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung, the world's third largest manufacturer of wireless handsets, today officially announced the development of the i700, a Pocket PC and wireless phone combination device with an array of features that will give consumers the freedom to wirelessly communicate and stay connected to people, information and rich applications and services. Featuring Microsoft's Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002 Phone Edition software, the i700 is the ideal device for users who need to keep in touch via wireless calls and email, but who also need to access and share data and documents that are on their desktop PCs. Samsung will feature the i700 in its demonstrations at the Consumer Electronics Show (booth #35121) held in Las Vegas this week. "Samsung is pleased to unveil its i700 because this device combines the advanced capabilities of Samsung's wireless phones with the familiarity of Microsoft Office products to bring consumers a mobile communication tool that not only can keep business moving and enhance productivity, but can keep up with any busy lifestyle," said Peter Skarzynski, senior vice president of Samsung's wireless terminals division. "This is the first of several products Samsung will announce in collaboration with Microsoft, and we plan to continue to work together to push the envelope and develop high-performance products that exceed the expectations of our consumers." General consumers will enjoy the i700's large color TFT screen to view VGA quality images taken with the i700's built-in digital camera. The functionality is endless for both business and personal applications with the i700's ability to capture an image, attach voice memos or text messages, and send images via email or infrared capabilities. The product's impressive screen also is perfect for viewing the photo album and documents, browsing the Internet, checking email or playing video files with the Windows Media Player. Business users can take advantage of the advanced features of a Samsung wireless phone, while also having access to popular and familiar mobile versions of Microsoft's Pocket Outlook, Pocket Internet Explorer, Pocket Word and Pocket Excel. The i700's speakerphone capability will allow users to conduct hands-free conference calls while simultaneously accessing files and information from the Pocket PC applications. "We are very excited about the innovative work Samsung has demonstrated on the i700 Pocket PC," said Juha Christensen, corporate vice president for the Mobile Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. "Samsung is succeeding in delivering a mobile device for both work and play adding an integrated camera and multimedia messaging capabilities to our very rich Pocket PC offering. We look forward to the new features the i700 will offer customers as a result of the combination of powerful and flexible Windows software on sleek Samsung devices." The commitment to develop convergence products for both Microsoft Windows Powered Smartphone and Pocket PC platforms is part of Samsung's overall Mobile Intelligent Terminals(TM) (MIT) corporate strategy to provide a portfolio of products that appeal to diverse customer requirements and platform preferences. Samsung will work in tandem with its strategic wireless carrier partners to develop differentiated MIT(TM) products and services targeted to consumer and enterprise customers. About Samsung Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, and digital convergence technology. Samsung Electronics employs approximately 64,000 people in 89 offices in 47 countries. The company is the world's largest producer of memory chips, TFT-LCDs, CDMA mobile phones, monitors and VCRs. Samsung Electronics consists of four main business units: Digital Media Network, Device Solution Network, Telecommunication Network and Digital Appliance Network Businesses. Samsung Telecommunications America, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd., researches, markets and develops wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, see STA's website at www.samsungusa.com/wireless . The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. SOURCE Samsung CO: Samsung; Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; Samsung Telecommunications America ST: Nevada, Texas SU: PDT TDS prnewswire.com 01/06/2003 08:02 EST