CETECOM Takes a Further Step to Strengthen the Image of its International Brand
AT4 wireless, the new name for CETECOM Spain, contributes to the differentiation of the two different companies
October 19, 2006: Málaga, Spain
During the restructuring phase for strengthening the core business and the further expansion of the international CETECOM network RWTÜV AG, the parent company of CETECOM, had parted with its minority participation in the Spanish company CETECOM S.A. in summer 2004.
Now, the CETECOM network and CETECOM Spain have jointly worked out a further step towards a clear differentiation of both companies and their business activities: The Spanish company has been renamed “AT4 wireless”, whereas all other CETECOM companies and laboratories in Germany, France, the USA and Asia will continue to act under the name of CETECOM.
The change of name is due to the different business models of the companies. Over the past years, AT4 wireless (previously CETECOM Spain) has not only evolved its testing and certification activities, the company has also become a specialist in developing and integrating test equipment for different mobile and wireless communications technologies. Alternatively, the portfolio of the international CETECOM network is focused on independent consulting, testing, certification and international approval handling for mobile communications and wireless products. Despite complete organisational and economic independence from each other, both companies have cooperated successfully in the past. This fertile relationship will be continued for the benefit of both companies’ customers in the future. For instance, the CETECOM network has recently expanded its test equipment by incorporating a MINT 2G/3G test platform – one of the test systems developed and integrated by AT4 wireless.
About the CETECOM Network
CETECOM – a subsidiary of RWTÜV AG with headquarters in Essen,Germany – is a world-wide leading service provider in consulting, testing, certification and approval services for the mobile communications and the wireless industry. With more than a decade of experience the world-wide network has expanded its state-of-the-art facilities in Europe, the USA and Asia.
The CETECOM network provides a unique service portfolio for global approval purposes with GSM and 3G test systems as well as Application Enabler, OTA Performance, EMC test facilities and many more services for wireless technologies. These services cover the entire life cycle of a mobile/wireless communications product and pavex the way for bringing new products successfully onto the market. For more information, please visit: www.cetecom.com
About AT4 wireless
AT4 wireless, previously know as CETECOM Spain, operates as an independent company with its main facility located in Málaga, Spain. The company’s mission is to assist companies that develop products incorporating mobile and wireless technologies as GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, WiMAX, RFID, Bluetooth®, UWB, etc. AT4 wireless was founded in 1991 and has 250 employees, 80 percent of whom are engineers.
The company has three divisions: AT4 Labs which is an independent test lab for wireless telecommunications technologies and products (AT4 Labs is the WiMAX Forum´s Lead Laboratory). AT4 Systems develops conformance and interoperability test systems for the mentioned wireless technologies. AT4 Engineering and Solutions develops software applications and offers professional services to telecom network operators. Information about AT4 wireless is available at www.at4wireless.com
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