COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Rohde & Schwarz
and Blue Danube Systems announced today that the Rohde &
Schwarz QualiPoc smartphone-based mobile network optimization
platform was recently used to characterize performance at multiple
commercial LTE deployments of Blue Danube's BeamCraft 500 advanced
massive MIMO system. Built on its High Definition Active Antenna
System (HDAAS™) technology, BeamCraft products dramatically improve
data capacity of existing LTE networks by dynamically directing
radio frequency (RF) beams where mobile traffic is highest and
enhancing user experience on today's smartphones. Through the
unique level of control of its 96 active antenna elements, the
BeamCraft 500 provides ultra-sharp RF energy control, enabling
unprecedented resolution of hotspots and optimization of cell
edges.
In each of these deployments, Rohde & Schwarz's QualiPoc
Android platform was used to perform sophisticated test functions
for voice, data, and video to capture the real end user experience
on mobile radio networks in real-time. The comprehensive technology
captures the current network situation on the same devices used by
end users, thus providing a true, authentic map of the performance
of the mobile radio network and its services offered. Utilized in
conjunction with Blue Danube's cloud-based software platform
BeamPlanner™, QualiPoc validated gains as high as 10X in average
throughput and up to 20X in dynamic video performance in live
FDD-LTE networks. By mapping performance over multiple sectors,
QualiPoc additionally confirmed signal quality improvements of up
to 7 dB were achieved for average video traffic at cell edges
without increasing power requirements.
"Massive MIMO offers significant gains in wireless data rates
and link reliability, allowing for video consumption from more
users in a dense area without consuming any more radio spectrum or
causing interference," said Mihai
Banu, CTO at Blue Danube. "The Rohde & Schwarz
QualiPoc platform allows us to accurately characterize the
performance of our massive MIMO systems and intelligent network
optimization software."
"Measuring subjective service quality is a challenging task that
requires expertise and specialized knowledge. More than half of
today's data traffic is driven by increasingly pervasive video
apps. 5G will take this to even a higher level. As the premier
handheld troubleshooter, QualiPoc Android is well positioned to
meet the testing needs of both today and the future as we move
towards 5G," said Hanspeter Bobst,
Vice President of mobile network testing at Rohde &
Schwarz.
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Rohde & Schwarz
The Rohde & Schwarz
technology group develops, produces and markets innovative
information and communications technology products for professional
users. Rohde & Schwarz focuses on test and measurement,
broadcast and media, cybersecurity, secure communications and
monitoring and network testing, areas that address many different
industry and government-sector market segments. Founded more than
80 years ago, the independent company has an extensive sales and
service network in more than 70 countries. On June 30, 2017, Rohde & Schwarz had
approximately 10,500 employees. The group achieved a net revenue of
approximately EUR 1.9 billion in the
2016/2017 fiscal year (July to June). The company is headquartered
in Munich, Germany, and also has
regional hubs in Asia and the
USA.
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http://www.rohde-schwarz.us.
About Blue Danube Systems
Blue Danube Systems is a
privately held start-up backed by Sequoia Capital and Silver Lake
along with other investors including AT&T. Blue Danube's
unique, award-winning technology combines intelligent software and
hardware into a Massive MIMO solution that enables a
significant increase in network capacity, utilizing existing
infrastructure and today's mobile devices. For more information,
please visit www.bluedanube.com.
Blue Danube Participation at Mobile World Congress
2018
Blue Danube will have representatives at Mobile World
Congress from February 26 through March
1 in Barcelona. Blue Danube
can be found in Hall 2, hospitality stand 2L10.
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