FLEET, England, June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Rapid Growth of LTE has led to Increased Demand for Conformance and Operator Acceptance Testing

Anite, a global leader in wireless device testing technology, today announced that 7Layers, an international group of  independent test laboratories, has selected Anite's LTE device test solution for its conformance and operator acceptance testing in the U.S.

7Layers' customers, targeting the U.S. market, expressed their preference for the test laboratory to use Anite's LTE device test solution as it offers leading test coverage for both PTCRB/GCF conformance and carrier specific testing. This is of special value for the North American operators presently driving the roll-out of LTE services. 7Layers selected an Anite LTE system to extend the capability of its testing laboratory in Irvine, California. Anite's leading LTE protocol system will help 7Layers ensure that its customers rapidly qualify for and comply with the demanding certification programs of North American LTE operators. 7Layers has been working with Anite for over ten years, providing validation endorsements for Anite's test systems to industry bodies such as PTCRB and GCF, and using Anite's 2G and 3G device testing solutions at a range of its global facilities.

"7Layers has been instrumental in driving forward the industry test regimes in North America, working at the forefront of LTE device certification," said David Bissonette, CEO at 7Layers Inc. "The LTE market in the U.S. has exploded and there is a huge increase in demand for conformance and operator acceptance testing. By adding Anite's LTE device test solution to our current range of LTE test-equipment, we can enable our customers to have their mobile devices tested much more quickly and consequently accepted earlier by leading carriers.  

"The LTE market is gathering significant momentum in the U.S. and it is crucial that test laboratories in the region, such as 7Layers, have systems that will allow them to keep pace," said Mike Bonin, Managing Director of Anite's Handset Testing Business. "We are delighted that 7Layers has selected Anite to progress their goal of assisting their customers in launching new LTE mobile devices to the market in record time."

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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 Telecoms offers rigorous yet simplified device testing, accelerating new devices to market. A global market leader, Anite has over 20 years of experience providing cutting-edge technology to device manufacturers, operators and test laboratories. Anite was the first company to verify LTE conformance test cases in 2009 and has consistently remained at the forefront of the handset testing industry. Its highly flexible and reliable software solutions make Anite a key partner to the major Telecoms manufacturers and operators. With a diverse team focused on exceeding expectations, Anite draws upon worldwide expertise and is enthusiastic about the future of LTE.

Headquartered in the UK, Anite has offices in 14 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. For more information, please visit http://www.7Layers.com.

For further information, please contact:
Karolina Eklund
Anite Telecoms
Tel: +44(0)1252-775245
Email: karolina.eklund@anite.com

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

Rufus Jay
Babel PR
Tel: +44(0)207-434-5550
Email: anite@babelpr.com

SOURCE Anite Telecoms Ltd