7Layers Selects Anite to Enhance LTE Device Testing in South Korea

FLEET, England, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Rapid growth of LTE and customer demand for Anite's solutions prompted selection

Anite, a global leader in wireless equipment testing technology, today announced that 7Layers, an international group of independent test and engineering centres, has selected Anite's LTE device test solution for conformance and mobile operator acceptance testing in Suwon, South Korea.

7Layers has been using Anite's 2G, 3G and LTE device testing solutions at a range of its global facilities for over ten years. Increasing demand for LTE and the high levels of customer and engineer satisfaction with Anite's solutions have led 7Layers to further extend its LTE test capabilities in South Korea using Anite's device test solutions.

These new systems will considerably increase 7Layers' LTE test capabilities, thereby ensuring its customers rapidly qualify for and comply with demanding global LTE certification programmes, including both PTCRB/GCF conformance and carrier specific acceptance programmes.

"We are experiencing significant growth in the South Korean mobile testing market and a surge in demand for LTE conformance and operator acceptance testing, from both core technology suppliers and end-product manufacturers," explains TK Bae, CEO at 7Layers Korea. "By adding Anite's LTE device test solution to our current range of LTE test-equipment, we are enabling our customers to have their mobile devices tested in a straightforward and smooth process. The Anite 9000 will be integrated into our InterLab test management system in May to further enhance the test process."

"We are delighted that 7Layers, one of the world's leading LTE test and certification providers, has selected Anite to extend its device testing capacity and capability in South Korea," says Paul Beaver, Products Director at Anite. "It underlines Anite's leading position as a preferred solution for conformance and interoperability testing and will enable 7Layers customers to accelerate the launch of new LTE devices to market."

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 offers industry leading device and network test solutions for an enhanced end-user experience. Its rigorous and intuitive test solutions accelerate new device launches and ensure optimised network performance. As a global market leader with over 20 years' experience, Anite provides cutting-edge technology to a wide range of customers including device, chipset and network equipment manufacturers, mobile operators and test houses. Anite's key partners rely on its expertise and highly flexible, reliable test solutions.

Headquartered in the UK, Anite has offices in 15 countries across Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit http://www.anite.com.

About 7Layers

7Layers, an international group of engineering & test centers, supports industries employing wireless technologies such as LTE, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA, WiFi, GPS, TETRA, W-CDMA, Bluetooth®…. End product manufacturers, component manufacturers, network operators and technology associations benefit from working with 7Layers. 7Layers runs accredited Test Houses in the USA, Germany, China, Korea and Japan offering conformance and interoperability testing, certification and global type approval.

The 7Layers' Systems House offers product development and integration support, development of test specifications and test cases, as well as InterLab test solutions and test management systems. The 7Layers' Software House provides the InterLab Software System, for the systematic verification & validation of complex high-tech products. 7Layers belongs to the Bureau Veritas Group, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, serving a large variety of industries. More information can be found at http://www.7Layers.com and http://www.bureauveritas.co.uk.

For further information, please contact:

Karolina Eklund, Anite, Tel: +44-(0)1252-775245, Email: karolina.eklund@anite.com

Brigitte Lewis, 7Layers, Tel: +49-2102-749152, Email: Brigitte.Lewis@7Layers.com

Matt Humphries, Babel PR, Tel: +44-(0)207-434-5550, Email: anite@babelpr.com