Anite Demonstrates Unique Lab-based Mobile Ad-hoc Network Testing Capability at Milcom 2013

FLEET, England, November 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Propsim solution enables realistic and repeatable testing of up to 32 VHF/UHF tactical radios in emulated environment

Anite, a global leader in wireless equipment testing technology, today announced that it has enhanced its unique Propsim Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) testing toolset to offer an even higher level of emulation capability for realistic testing of tactical communications equipment under fading conditions. Users are able to perform more precise and repeatable testing related to functionality and interoperability as well as access a ready-made set of scenarios for tactical radio and MANET testing.

Performance verification of a mobile ad-hoc network involves sophisticated evaluation of numerous independent and time varying links between radios. MANET integrators and radio equipment manufacturers test these crucial radio links in dynamic radio channel conditions including path loss, multi-path, Doppler and propagation delay. Based on the Propsim radio channel emulator, Anite's Propsim MANET testing toolset allows the user to emulate any network topology in a laboratory environment. This advanced lab-based testing approach simplifies and speeds up testing, leading to a more cost-efficient way of verifying performance.

Propsim's unique capacity to support as many as 32 radios enables efficient testing of critical security features in any military band, enabling rigorous mission planning. Originally launched in 2012, the Propsim F32 is the only radio channel emulator with the capacity to test up to eleven VHF/UHF radios in full mesh configuration where each radio directly communicates with any other radio in the network. Anite's toolset offers automated testing, quick and easy setup and intuitive definition of test parameters.

"Anite's enhanced lab-based Propsim MANET Testing Toolset enables developers to quickly and easily verify the performance of VHF/UHF tactical radio equipment in an emulated real-world environment", says Paul Beaver, Products Director at Anite. He continues, "Significant time and cost savings can be made by conducting a large part of the radio equipment testing in the lab instead of in the field."

Anite will be demonstrating its Propsim MANET testing tools and Nemo network testing and optimisation solutions at Milcom 2013 in San Diego 18-20 November, 2013.

About Anite

Anite provides a comprehensive range of critical IT solutions to the Wireless and Travel sectors across the globe. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Anite develops and implements software as well as provides consultancy, systems integration and managed services to ensure that our customers operate effectively and securely. By using the latest technologies to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions, Anite meets customers' specific requirements and realises tangible results for its clients.

Anite offers industry leading device and network test solutions for an enhanced end-user experience. Its rigorous and intuitive test solutions accelerate new device launches and ensure optimised network performance. As a global market leader with over 20 years' experience, Anite provides cutting-edge technology to a wide range of customers including device, chipset and network equipment manufacturers, mobile operators and test houses. Anite's key partners rely on its expertise and highly flexible, reliable test solutions.

Headquartered in the UK, Anite has offices in 16 countries across Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit http://www.anite.com

For further information, please contact:

Karolina Eklund, Anite, Tel: +44-(0)1252-775245, Email: karolina.eklund@anite.com

Matt Humphries, Babel PR, Tel: +44-(0)207-434-5550, Email: anite@babelpr.com