• New Test Application in QDAAT Family- Over the Air Device Management (OTADM)
  
• w2bi and Movial Partner to Power New Mobile IMS Applications
  
• w2bi announces Feature Validation a new addition to the QDAAT
  
• w2bi announces Diagnostic Message (DM) Log Analysis a new addition to the QDAAT
  
• w2bi’s Q-GENERIC®Provides a Comprehensive Turnkey System for Certifying System Acquisition of CDMA devices
  
• w2bi Applies for Patent on Technology to Dynamically Parse Preferred Roaming Lists for automated testing of CDMA Devices
  
• w2bi Data Throughput for Smart Devices for VzW
  
• w2bi Mobile IP for Smart Devices for VzW
  
• QUIKPROBE now supports Agilent 8960 Series 10 Wireless Communications Test Set
  
• QUIKPROBE Automated Testing solution now supports EV-DO
  
• QUIKPROBE 3.3.1 released for Verizon Wireless
  

New Test Application in QDAAT Family - Over the Air Device Management (OTADM)

w2bi is pleased to announce the addition to the Q-DAAT family of automated testing solutions a new test application Over the Air Device Management (OTADM). This new test suite enables automated performance testing of OTADM in an emulated environment. QuikProbe Device Analysis and Authentication Tool (Q-DAAT) is a proven family of automated testing solutions covering both the live and emulated network environments used by carriers and device manufacturers to assess devices and their functionality.

Benefits of the Automated Solution
During a wireless device over the air firmware update, the messages and firmware downloads are initiated and processed in several ways. Testing for correct device performance in live network environments is challenging, particularly for test scenarios which require a download interruption due to a network or a device initiated event. For example, a handoff to a roaming partner during download is a significant challenge to reproduce in the live network.

Verizon Wireless recently developed and certified a manual test plan for emulated network operation. w2bi’s OTADM automates execution of the test plan, and integrates all the required components under the Q-DAAT execution environment including Spirent 1X emulators, EVDO network emulators, and OMASS (OMA Server Simulator) server. An OTADM programmable vDC power supply, for handset battery elimination, is available to emulate varying battery charge levels during FOTA testing, with impact measurement results provided by OTADM.
Additionally, OTADM provides OCR (optical character recognition) technology to facilitate device display message analysis, further simplifying the Testers set-up and execution of the automated tests.

For additional information please contact info@w2bi.com or +1-908-688-1700 x22

w2bi and Movial Partner to Power New Mobile IMS Applications

w2bi, Inc. introduces its latest entry into the IMS device application field, Q-POWER™, a set of software solution built for IP communications.

IMS is all about offering content and functionality rich applications. The solution shall comprise of presence, voice telephony, instant messaging, push to talk over cellular, video telephony and other forms of messaging applications across multiple device platforms such as Pocket PC, Linux and Symbian. With Q-POWER™’s modular architecture and extensive API, new and innovative applications can be built faster to meet the needs of network service providers and device manufacturers.

The initial release of Q-POWER™ will support Microsoft based mobile devices and will be commercially available Q3 2007.

w2bi partnered with Movial, Finland based wireless software enterprise, to bring Q-POWER™ solution to the market. Movial has delivered proven software and services for IP communications market and its solution is deployed by more than 25 customers globally.

w2bi (Wireless to Business Integration), Inc., located in Union, New Jersey, develops software solutions for wireless network operators and device manufacturers through its QUIKPROBE Product Family, including Q-GENERIC™, a turn-key system acquisition and international roaming test solution. Q-POWER™ solution is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of products.

Media contact for w2bi: Vadim Elkin velkin@w2bi.com or +1-908-688-1700 x22.

w2bi announces Feature Validation, a new addition to the QDAAT

w2bi is pleased to announce Feature Validation, a new addition to the QuikProbe Device Analysis and Authentication Tool (Q-DAAT) family of automated testing solutions. This new test suite provides rapid validation of all major feature functionality of the device after minor software or hardware changes. Feature Validation is available for deployment.

Regression testing takes place after a device undergoes changes to software or hardware that do not require a complete retesting of the device. Feature Validation checks the device’s major functions to ensure that minor changes to software or hardware intended to fix or improve a particular function have not impacted key functional areas.

w2bi announces Diagnostic Message (DM) Log Analysis a new addition to the QDAAT

w2bi is pleased to announce Diagnostic Message (DM) Log Analysis, a new addition to the QuikProbe Device Analysis and Authentication Tool (Q-DAAT) family of automated testing solutions. This new test suite enables testing for performance impact based on diagnostic logging. DM Log Analysis will be commercially available starting October 1, 2006.

The DM Log Analysis is a new test suite for Verizon Wireless Certification. During wireless device testing, OTA messages are logged using various tools such as CAIT and UDM to help debug failures and augment test results. Although logging and log messages provide support during testing, these processes place additional load on the wireless device’s processor and operating system. This in turn can degrade the device’s performance. Thus, to understand the true performance of a wireless device, it is imperative to assess and understand the impact of logging. DM Log Analysis evaluates two aspects of the DM operation. First it measures the impact of logging on the wireless device features and functions performance. Second, if the required log messages are available for each tested feature and function when logging is enabled.

w2bi’s Q-GENERIC® Provides a Comprehensive Turnkey System for Certifying System Acquisition

Union, NJ (Sept 14, 2006) - w2bi Inc, announces the release of Q-GENERIC® a comprehensive automated System Acquisition device testing solution which addresses the needs of CDMA network operators and OEM suppliers. The patent pending solution verifies the system acquisition capabilities of a device loaded with any operator’s PRL. The cost efficient turnkey solution will be commercially available Oct 1, 2006.

WHY SYSTEM ACQUISITION?

“As the trend of cellular call rates continue downward, System Acquisition will have direct impact on operating costs. Opex can be significantly reduced through the proper acquisition of network resources, maintaining profitability for operators and reducing roaming cost.” – Ron Parmar, President of w2bi, Inc. said in the statement. Wireless devices must be able to make emergency calls at all times. Inability to complete such calls could result in service violation penalties from government authorities. Proper testing ensures uninterrupted operation during critical emergency situations. Device provisioning and maintenance via OTASP must function properly. Device’s failure to do so could result in loss of subscribers and revenues.

SHOULD YOUR ORGANIZATION DEPLOY Q-GENERIC®!

• Q-GENERIC® has been developed by w2bi using its innovative patent pending design. Integrated with Aeroflex emulators, along with input and validation from Qualcomm and Verizon, w2bi has created the first industry standard solution for System Acquisition.
• Q-GENERIC® solution includes more than 200 test cases for CDMA2000 and more than 1200 test cases for 1xEvDO. Many of the carriers around the world have contributed with their test requirements ensuring comprehensive coverage
• Q-GENERIC® runs unattended, 24x7, and is an affordable mechanism to perform test in lab controlled environment, reducing field testing to a minimum
• Q-GENERIC® is cost effective. Initial acquisition costs are a fraction of the cost compared to other component based system
• Q-GENERIC® is user friendly, easy to use and configure to meet your test needs and provides comprehensive reporting.
• Q-GENERIC® is a cost effective and affordable as turnkey solution. The system includes:
  
  • Q-GENERIC® software
    
  • Execution Environment
  • Aeroflex 6204 emulators
    
  • Test PRL
    

All the tester needs to add is the phone and cables.

w2bi Applies for Patent on Technology to Dynamically Parse Preferred Roaming Lists

New technology allows incorporated into Q-GENERICTM for Automated Universal System Acquisition Testing

Union, NJ (June 15, 2006) - w2bi Inc announces today that it has applied for a patent for a new technology to dynamically parse Preferred Roaming Lists (PRL) and create RF conditions for testing. The patent entitled “Adapted Test of System Acquisition and Roaming Characteristics of CDMA Wireless Communication Devices” describes a methodology to create dynamically the required RF conditions for testing of CDMA devices.

One of the key challenges to testing of CDMA devices in a laboratory environment is the creation of the RF conditions through CDMA emulators. The parameters set on the emulators must be based on the PRL entries. To meet this requirement, automated tests generally used a set test PRL and then created static presets which contained system parameters based on the PRL. If testers wish to use a different PRL then the presets need to be re-defined. This can be a time consuming process and may lead to false failures if the preset parameters are not correct.

With the new patented technology, the presets for testing CDMA devices are dynamically generated based on the test PRL. This new technology is being incorporated into Q-GENERIC, a turnkey testing solution for system acquisition. With this patent pending technology, system acquisition testing can now be performed on any test PRL from any carrier without need to change or modify test cases. Q-GENERIC can be used for testing CDMA2000 and 1xEVDO hybrid mode devices which utilize IS 683A and IS 683C formatted PRLs respectively.

w2bi supports Data Throughput for Smart Devices for Verizon Wireless Certification Testing

w2bi (wireless-2-business integration) is pleased to announce the addition to the Q-DAAT family of automated testing solutions a patent pending new test application Data Throughput for Smart Devices. This new application enables Data Throughput testing for devices based on the Microsoft Windows Mobile Operating System.

QuikProbe Device Analysis and Authentication Tool (Q-DAAT ) is a proven family of automated testing solutions, used by carriers and device manufacturers to test devices for data functionality in both live and emulated environments.

Smart Devices comprise an expanding market segment of the data device portfolios. To support the growing need to test smart devices, w2bi created a standalone application which implements emulated and live network tests for data throughput measurements on the Windows Mobile based devices.

To meet the needs of Verizon Wireless Data Throughput for Smart Devices testing, the test coverage includes data throughput measurements for:

• HTTP Upload
• HTTP Download
• HTTP Bi-Directional
  
• FTP Upload
• FTP Download
  
• FTP Bidirectional
  
• Web Access

The test environment supports connection to the smart device via IR, Bluetooth, and for devices with multi-homing capability via ActiveSync. The Data Throughput for Smart Devices for Verizon Wireless provides a comprehensive set of test scripts based on Verizon Wireless’ test plans and procedures.

Data Throughput for Smart Devices for Verizon Wireless is available July 1, 2006. For more information, contact w2bi sales at +1-908-688-1700 ext 22.

w2bi supports Mobile IP for Smart Devices for Verizon Wireless Certification Testing

w2bi (wireless-2-business integration) i s pleased to announce the addition to the Q-DAAT family of automated testing solutions a patent pending new test application Mobile IP for Smart Devices. This new enables MIP testing for devices based on the Microsoft Windows Mobile Operating System.

QuikProbe Device Analysis and Authentication Tool (Q-DAAT ) is a proven family of automated testing solutions, used by carriers and device manufacturers to test devices for data functionality in both live and emulated environments.

To meet the needs of Verizon Wireless for Mobile IP with DMU testing, w2bi created a standalone application which implements all emulated and live network tests. In addition to execution of the test procedures, the application captures both over the air messages and data packets. This information is correlated, decoded and presented to the user along with standard test results. The packet data provides a deeper insight into the interaction of the device with the network and provides vital information for root cause analysis when test failures are encountered. The test coverage includes:

• PPP negotiation
  
• PAP/CHAP authentication
  
• MoIP registration/re-registration
  
• SIP/MoIP fallback
  
• DMU key updates
  
• Inter/intra PDSN handoffs
  
• Inter technology handoffs (1x-EvDO)

The test environment supports connection to the smart device via IR, Bluetooth, and for devices with multi-homing capability via ActiveSync. The Mobile IP for Smart Devices for Verizon Wireless provides a comprehensive set of test scripts based on Verizon Wireless’ test plans and procedures.

Mobile IP for Smart Devices for Verizon Wireless is available July 1, 2006. For more information, contact w2bi sales at +1-908-688-1700 ext 22.

QUIKPROBE now supports Agilent 8960 Series 10 Wireless Communications Test Set

Clark, NJ (May 5, 2004)- In its continuing effort to provide the most complete automated testing of CDMA handsets and devices, w2bi (wireless-2-business integration) today announces its support for the Agilent 8960 Series 10 Wireless Communications Test Set within its QUIKPROBE automated testing product. The Agilent 8960 creates an emulated CDMA network for laboratory testing. The combination of QUIKPROBE and the 8960 form a comprehensive testing environment in which QUIKPROBE automatically coordinates and sets the network emulation parameters in the Agilent 8960 to match the requirements of the test scripts.

With support of the Agilent 8960, w2bi extend its support of base stations used in testing CDMA devices. "We are pleased to be working with Agilent to support their equipment with our QUIKPROBE product." States Ron Parmar, President of w2bi. "The Agilent 8960 is recognized as a standard in the industry, and adding it to the growing list of equipment supported in QUIKPROBE will provide significant benefit to customers. We are happy to be working with Agilent to fulfill our customer’s needs."

Agilent delivers a wide range of innovative technologies, solutions and services to wireless communication customers. Their expertise enables them to offer solutions across a customers' entire product life cycle from research and development to manufacturing. The Agilent 8960 wireless communications test set offers speed, accuracy, repeatability, multi-format capability, ease of programming, and format-flexible architecture. For the mobile manufacturer, this translates into lower test costs and higher production output to help meet customer demand for phones now and into the future. W2bi is proud to have worked with Agilent to integrate support for the 8960 into QUIKPROBE.

"Integrating these complementary products combines the strength & expertise of both our companies," said Murray Bartlow, Strategic Marketing Manager for Agilent. "Our mutual customers can look forward to receiving increased value as a result of the relationship with w2bi."

By coordinating the handset tests with the emulated network environment provided by the Agilent 8960, QUIKPROBE provides fully automated device testing. Automated testing reduces manpower and overall costs of device testing while improving the consistency of the overall testing process. The result is improved product quality and faster time to market. Support of the Agilent 8960 is currently available with QUIKPROBE PLUS Version 3.0

QUIKPROBE Automated Testing solution now supports EV-DO

In its continuing effort to provide the most comprehensive automated testing of CDMA handsets and devices, w2bi (wireless-2-business integration) today announces its support for EV-DO within its QUIKPROBE automated testing product. EV-DO (Evolutionary Data Optimized) service provides high rate data throughput on the mobile device. This high speed data throughput is independent of 1xRTT, thus allowing a handset to manage both data and call processing.

CDMA Carriers such as Verizon Wireless, Telus and Alltel have deployed EV-DO in their networks to provide the high speed data service to their customers. The new infrastructure consists of collocated 1xRTT and EV-DO systems which are available to mobile devices which are EV-DO capable. The availability of EV-DO places new requirements on device testing and certification.

To meet the new testing capabilities, w2bi has added new test suites and expanded existing scripts in its QUIKPROBE family of automated testing solutions. The following presents some of the new capabilities that have been added for testing EV-DO compliant Devices

EV-DO Hybrid Mode System Determination- A new test suite for Hybrid Mode System Determination testing has been added to QUIKPROBE. The test cases address acquisition scenarios when collocated 1xRTT and EV-DO signals are present. The following areas are tested

• Home Service
  
• Acquire Preferred Service
  
• Negative Systems
  
• System Lost During Traffic State
  
• System Lost During Idle State
  
• Deep Sleep
  
• Collocated EV-DO Systems
  
• Acquisition During Traffic

Data Throughput Testing- Through it Data Test Pro and Apex Test scripts marketed through Spirent Communications, w2bi has provide throughput testing in both live and emulated environment. These test applications now support both 1xRTT and EV-DO environments.

QDAAT- To meet the needs of live network Mobile IP testing, w2bi created QDAAT (QUIKPROBE Data Authentication and Analysis Test) a standalone application which implements emulated and live network tests. These can be run either in the lab or in field testing operations. To augment its testing capabilities, EV-DO support has been added to the QDAAT application. Testing can now be done on both 1xRTT and EV-DO compliant devices.

QUIKPROBE 3.3.1 released for Verizon Wireless

In its continuing effort to provide the most comprehensive automated testing of CDMA handsets and devices, w2bi (wireless-2-business integration) today announces release of version 3.3.1 QUIKPRBOE Device. QUIKPROBE Device provides a comprehensive set of test scripts based on Verizon Wireless’ test plans and procedures. QUIKRPOBE includes test suites in the following areas

• 1x System Determination
  
• 1x Enhanced System Determination
  
• 1xEV-DO Hybrid Mode System Determination
  
• E911
  
• ERI
  
• OTASP
  
• OTAPA
  
• SMS

w2bi works closely with Verizon Wireless to ensure that any changes in the test procedure are accurately reflected in the current release of QUIKORIBE. Additionally issues that arise from changes to handsets are also addressed in each new release.

With release 3.3.1, the following key items have been addressed

• QUIKPROBE 3.3.1 can now place the Spirent 5500 into bypass mode programmatically. This facilitates using the APEX system with QUIKPROBE without the need to recable the system.
• 1xEV-DO Hybrid Mode System Determination now accommodates a combined 1x EV icon when the handset sees both signals.
• An automation issue with Keypad only has been resolved. The mode no longer automatically does an image comparison.
• Users are now given an option as to handle the negative case when a roaming indicator is not present.

QUIKPROBE Release 3.3.1 is available February 15, 2006. To obtain a copy, contact w2bi support at (908) 688-1700 ext 11.