EV-DO Rev. A Optimization

Actix has unveiled its optimization solution for EV-DO Rev. A, the latest high-speed 3G CDMA-based standard. Actix says that it is the first to market with a solution that addresses the needs of the growing number of operators that are already trialing or getting ready to roll out EV-DO Rev. A networks. Actix's optimization software was developed in direct collaboration with a major mobile carrier, who is currently using the software to support one of the world's first rollouts of EV-DO Rev A services.

After validating the infrastructure vendors are meeting performance criteria, the Actix solution then enables wireless operators to quickly diagnose and troubleshoot their services.

"The availability of EV-DO Rev. A is a great milestone for wireless operators and their customers, but - as with any network upgrade - it also results in new challenges for carriers," said Richard L. Evans, General Manager of Actix's Americas operations. "Designed with hands-on input from one of the leading CDMA carriers, Actix's solution for EV-DO Rev. A is highly effective at taking the complexity out of deploying, delivering and maintaining the feature-rich services enabled by EV-DO."

The Actix software also helps wireless operators better manage the expected increase in traffic that will result from the new applications that Rev. A supports. For example, the software enables carriers to view wireless network traffic patterns and determine when loads are light. The carrier may choose to download messages such as mobile advertising at that time and have the phone deliver these messages to subscribers at the appropriate time.

The Actix Analyzer family of products for Rev. A analysis, enables engineering teams to build in their own key performance indicators (KPIs) and processes for managing radio network quality, troubleshooting radio link issues and optimizing radio link performance."

Posted to the site on 4th May 2006