GOTHENBURG, Sweden--()--On December, 7, a brand-new Ascom Wireless Solutions test center was officially opened at MERA in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The new facility, an important part of Ascom's long-term R&D investment, aims to speed up future market launches of new technologies. “Cooperation with MERA enables us to put all of our focus into development of next generation communication solutions,” says Stefan Brämberg, VP, Research & Development, Ascom Wireless Solutions.
Based in Nizhny Novgorod (Russia), MERA is well-known in the IT and telecommunications industry closely collaborating with a handful of world-renowned clients such as Avaya, Ericsson, Kapsch, TeleCommunication Systems, Tieto, etc.
The new cooperation with Ascom is primarily launched to improve flexibility in volume testing of new products, while other assignments are yet to come. “We are currently in a very expansive phase with rapidly increasing volumes and growing number of products that have to be tested thousands of times per item. In order to allocate our efforts where they are most needed MERA will assist us at the same high skill level as our test engineers in Sweden guaranteeing best-in-class quality from start to finish,” says Stefan Brämberg
MERA will provide comprehensive equipment testing services and simultaneously run both maintenance and development projects with a test team being an integrated part of Ascom team. The Russian company will provide support with functional testing of handsets and management tools, implement new features, make corrections and drive regression tests. As the test lab is fully equipped for Device Management Over the Air (OTA) and via chargers the team will cover software update and installation tests, as well as device configuration. “We are really looking forward to this partnership. Ascom’s portfolio and MERA’s domain expertise in Unified Communications match perfectly and we are keen to unlock full potential of such a synergy. Currently we have a team of engineers engaged in various projects for Ascom and the cooperation may need to be expanded further shortly,” says Alexey Myakov, VP, Business Development
One of the key Ascom products tested in the new center is Ascom d81 handset which is used in working environments where staff is potentially exposed to risks to their personal safety. In these situations, the need for reliable, robust equipment is a priority. The d81 features advanced alarm functionality, alarm prioritization capability, one-push alarm button with dual functionality, base-station location technology and optional, high accuracy beacon location technology that can trace alarms to a specific room if required. For more information, please, visit Ascom d81 launch site.
ABOUT ASCOM WIRELESS SOLUTIONS
Ascom Wireless Solutions (www.ascom.com/ws) is a leading provider of on-site wireless communications for key segments such as hospitals, elderly care, independent living, manufacturing industries, prisons, retail and hotels. More than 75,000 systems are installed at major companies all over the world. The company offers a broad range of voice and professional messaging solutions, creating value for customers by supporting and optimizing their Mission-Critical processes. The solutions are based on VoWiFi, IP-DECT, nurse call and paging technologies, smartly integrated into existing enterprise systems. The company has subsidiaries in 10 countries and 1,200 employees worldwide. Founded in 1955 and based in Göteborg, Sweden, Ascom Wireless Solutions is part of the Ascom Group, listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange.
About MERA
MERA is a global leader in value-added software R&D services for ICT/telecom/datacom/media. MERA's clientele includes world leading equipment manufacturers and software solutions vendors. MERA features a wide array of technological expertise in mobile/converged/wireless/wireline/unified communications. With a team of 1500+ software engineers and 22+ years of experience, MERA has earned a solid reputation for quality, reliability and commitment to service. To find out more about MERA, please, refer to: www.meranetworks.com.
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