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Metatron Technologies, Inc. Acquires Qualcomm WCDMA (UMTS) Serial



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TOKYO, Feb 12, 2003 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Metatron Technologies, Inc., a
leader in the development of wireless network optimization solutions, today
obtained a QUALCOMM WCDMA (UMTS) serial interface license. The agreement enables
Metatron Technologies to manufacture and sell wireless network testing and
optimization solutions for WCDMA (UMTS) based wireless networks. The license
furthers Metatron Technologies' efforts to build single platform solutions that
can readily be configured for multiple wireless technologies. Initially, this
license will enable the DimensionZ(TM) network optimization software platform to
easily interface with phones that utilize QUALCOMM's WCDMA (UMTS) chipset.
Manufacturers using this chipset today in their WCDMA phones include QUALCOMM
(in their UMTS test UE), Sanyo, Samsung, and LG Electronics. Utilizing one
network optimization platform that addresses multiple wireless technologies
helps mobile operators streamline and cost-effectively manage the deployment,
optimization and monitoring of 3G wireless networks.

"Metatron Technologies' serial interface license with QUALCOMM enables us to
deliver our test and optimization solutions for WCDMA and UMTS deployments
around the world," said David Uze, President of Metatron Technologies, Inc. "We
are dedicated to delivering single platform solutions that easily adapt to any
network environment. Our immediate goal is to add interfaces for every
phone/user equipment (UE) to the DimensionZ platform."

The technology license provides Metatron Technologies with QUALCOMM's WCDMA
Interface Control Document (ICD). This specification details the protocols
needed to communicate and capture all measurement data and session interactions
in WCDMA phones and other devices. For example, this information details the
steps needed to decode all LAYER 3 messages that are essential for
troubleshooting and diagnosing existing problems in WCDMA networks.

DimensionZ

DimensionZ is a powerful software platform that enables today's leading wireless
network test and optimization solutions. Supporting all aspects of data
collection, analysis, processing, reporting, and propagation mapping, DimensionZ
streamlines the process of network optimization by combining multiple
optimization products into one platform, automating key steps in the testing and
optimization process, and increasing the productivity and efficiency of the RF
engineering workforce. The resulting cost reductions and operational
efficiencies speed the deployment of new networks and services, raise service
quality for wireless customers and increases bottom-line profitability for
network operators.

DimensionZ captures real time data streams from multiple measurement devices
including phones/user equipment (UE), field spectrum and protocol test units,
geographic location (GPS), and other measurement devices. The software processes
and analyses the data, saves it for later review and presents key parameters
graphically in a simple, intuitive and easy to understand format. The modular
and flexible design of DimensionZ enables RF engineers to tailor and customize
solutions to meet their specific needs. Specific software components are
selected based on technology (WCDMA, CDMA2000, GPRS etc.) and desired
functionality (drive test route planning, voice quality testing, data quality
testing, Layer 3 viewing etc.). A Software Development Kit (SDK) is available
that gives RF engineers the capability to integrate new user equipment (UE) and
their own processing and analysis algorithms.

About Metatron Technologies, Inc.

Founded in 1997, Metatron Technologies, Inc. is a leader in the development of
automated network management solutions for testing, monitoring, optimizing, and
benchmarking wireless voice and data networks. Mobile operators and
infrastructure vendors utilize Metatron Technologies' flexible solutions which
include DimensionZ(TM), Opera(TM), TransIT(TM) and RocIT(TM), to automate and
simplify the process of managing their 2G, 2.5G and 3G networks. All of Metatron
Technologies' solutions are customizable and include flexible, efficient and
easy to use tools that enable mobile operators to deliver the highest levels of
service quality to their mobile customers. Metatron Technologies is
headquartered in New York with offices and R&D facilities in Tokyo and Kawasaki,
Japan. For more information, see www.metatron-tech.com, email
[e-mail] or phone [phone] / fax 00 81 (0)
3-5790-6701.

Editors Note:

Metatron Technologies will be demonstrating the DimensionZ software platform in
conjunction with Anritsu's ML8720B WCDMA/UMTS Area Tester at this years 3GSM
World Congress in Cannes, France, February 17-21. The Anritsu booth is located
in Hall 2, stand F19.

NOTE: DimensionZ(TM), Opera(TM), TransIT(TM), and RocIT(TM) are trademarks of
Metatron Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks and company
names are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE Metatron Technologies, Inc.


CONTACT: Tim Yankey of McKie
Headstrom PR, [phone], ext. 3, or
[e-mail], for Metatron Technologies, Inc.; or Kenneth Herskind of Metatron
Technologies, Inc., [phone], or [e-mail]

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