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Aeroflex's Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions Adopts Continuous Computing Technology to Launch Latest 3G Base Station Test Systems

Posted on: Wednesday, 3 November 2004, 12:00 CST

Continuous Computing Delivers 3G Radio Network Controller Solution Set to Ensure Quality of Service in the 3G Network Rollout Continuous Computing(R) Corporation, global provider of high availability platform solutions for telecom equipment manufacturers to rapidly deploy converged communications, today announced that Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions (RIWS), an Aeroflex company, is delivering its enhanced and upgraded 3G Base Station Test Systems integrated with Continuous Computing's 3GPP compliant and R4/R5 compatible Trillium(R) software products and professional services.

The RIWS Base Station Test Systems have been designed to help network operators rigorously test their networks prior to rollout and to help improve quality of service. The 3G Radio Network Controller (RNC) is a highly complex and intelligent node in the 3G wireless network responsible for radio resource and bearer management. As 3G networks transition from 3GPP R99/R4 with ATM bearer transport to 3GPP R5/R6 with IP bearer transport compliance, interoperability and backward compatibility are important to successfully delivering advanced services to wireless network subscribers. Continuous Computing offered RIWS a comprehensive portfolio of 3G radio network subsystem signaling and data plane modules to help the company deliver RNC and Node B testing solutions. In addition to high performance products, Continuous Computing is also providing RIWS a range of professional services, including turnkey platform integration, product customization and device driver development.

"We selected Continuous Computing for our next-generation testing solutions because of their extensive protocol products, leading-edge technology roadmap and the ability to provide complete integration and customization services," said Bob Miller, Senior Project Engineer, RIWS. "We have been very impressed with the tremendous job that the Continuous team has done and their dedication, responsiveness and professionalism while helping us meet our aggressive product delivery objectives."

"Through close collaboration with RIWS during multiple project phases, we have become tightly integrated with their engineering team and are firmly committed to helping ensure their success," said Ken Kalb, chairman, CEO and co-founder of Continuous Computing. "In spite of complex technology issues and compressed product delivery cycles, we have worked with them to meet their performance, quality and cost objectives. The RIWS project is a perfect case study for illustrating how Continuous Computing helps customers accelerate time to market, reduce total life cycle costs and increase return on investment."

This announcement underscores Continuous Computing's position as a leading supplier of 3G Wireless technology solutions. Coupled with the company's AdvancedTCA and CompactPCI systems and upSuite(R) High Availability middleware, Continuous Computing's Trillium software products represent a significant step forward in custom configured platform solutions to enable rapid deployment of 3G network infrastructure elements like RNCs, Node Bs, Serving GPRS Service Nodes (SGSNs), Home Location Registers (HLRs) and Gateway GPRS Service Nodes (GGSNs).

About Continuous Computing

Continuous Computing(R) Corporation enables rapid network infrastructure deployment for converged communications by providing high availability platform solutions for telecom equipment manufacturers worldwide. The company supplies integrated solutions in the Voice over IP and Wireless markets to over 250 customers who rely on Continuous Computing to accelerate time to market, reduce total life cycle costs and increase return on investment. The company offers a comprehensive set of Trillium(R) protocols stacks; AdvancedTCA and CompactPCI systems; upSuite(R) high availability software; Network Service-Ready Platforms(TM); and customization and product life cycle management services. Founded in 1998, Continuous Computing is based in San Diego, with offices globally. The company is ISO-9001 certified and a member of the Intel(R) Communications Alliance. Additional information is available at www.ccpu.com.

About Aeroflex Inc.

Aeroflex Incorporated is a global provider of high technology solutions to the aerospace, defense and broadband communications markets. The Company's diverse technologies allow it to design, develop, manufacture and market a broad range of test, measurement and microelectronic products. The Company's common stock trades on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol ARXX and is included in the S&P SmallCap 600 index. Additional information concerning Aeroflex Incorporated can be found on the Company's website: www.aeroflex.com.

About Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions

Racal Instruments Wireless Solutions (RIWS) offers a full range of protocol and parametric test solutions for the mobile communications industry worldwide. Its solutions address infrastructure and mobile handset testing and support all stages of mobile phone development and deployment. Applications include R & D, conformance, production, installation and commissioning, field service, and network optimization. RIWS products test all key 2G, 2.5G and 3G wireless technologies, including UMTS, cdmaOne, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA, GSM, GPRS and EDGE.

Continuous Computing, Trillium, TAPA, upBeat, upDisk, and upSuite are registered trademarks of Continuous Computing Corporation. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Source: Business Wire

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