WiMAX Forum Selects Bureau Veritas ADT as First Asian Fixed and Mobile WiMAX Certification Testing Laboratory

(Business News & Technology News, 25 Jun 2007)

The WiMAX Forum has selected Bureau Veritas' Advance Data Technology Corp. (ADT) as the first Asian certification test lab of both fixed and mobile WiMAX certification services. WiMAX is a technology that provides an alternative to cable/DSL for the "last mile" as well as mobile or personal broadband and is expected to have significant growth rates over the coming years. The WiMAX Forum, an industry-led and not-for-profit organization, was set-up to ensure compatibility and interoperability of equipment in this blossoming market.

"We are very pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the success of this exciting technology enabled by the investments we have made in the latest equipment, expertise and facilities at our WiFi/WiMAX certification test center in Taiwan. We pride ourselves at Bureau Veritas ADT on our track record for technical leadership, attention to our clients' needs and we are excited to have become a member of this industry's leading team," said Oliver Butler, Vice President of Bureau Veritas Electrical and Electronic Product Services. "Experts predict the WiMAX market size will reach more than 80 million subscribers and the worldwide WiMAX equipment market is expected to increase 10 fold between 2006 and 2010 when it is forecasted to reach almost $5.6 billion. With our network of offices around the world, and dedicated E&E labs and expertise in America, Asia, and Europe, Bureau Veritas is ready to support the WiMAX equipment market."

"We expect to launch our WiMAX Forum certification service in early Q4 2007, offering the same level of service as AT4 Wireless, Spain which is currently the only facility in the world capable of providing both fixed and mobile WiMAX certification," said Mark Wang, President of Bureau Veritas ADT. "And with WiMAX being a new technology with changing standards, our total solution portfolio and expertise in test, certification and debugging will enable equipment providers to achieve their market entry deadlines. Since we started in WiMAX in 2004, we have invested many millions in equipment, people and processes. We have also hosted numerous seminars, helping educate the market about the applications and the certification process so we look forward to strengthening our partnerships with the WiMAX equipment market."

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