CommScope, a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, has sold its wireless test and measurement product line to Anite plc, a leading provider of solutions to the international wireless industry. Through its Network Testing business based in Oulu, Finland, Anite supplies test and measurement tools under the Nemo product brand.
Under terms of the sale, Anite acquires from CommScope’s Andrew Solutions the Invex® wireless test and measurement product portfolio, existing customer commitments, and approximately 20 CommScope employees who directly work for the Invex product line. The remainder of those employees who previously supported the Invex product line will remain with CommScope’s Andrew Solutions. Other terms of the sale, which closed January 7, are not being disclosed.
“Invex products are in use around the world by many wireless operators,” said John Baker, vice president and general manager, Andrew Network Solutions. “In a consolidating test and measurement industry, we are confident that combining Invex with the strong Anite testing solutions will provide even greater options and stronger support for our customers in the future.”
“The Invex product line is a strategic add-on that will enhance the market position of Anite, a leading provider of test solutions for 2G, 3G and LTE wireless technologies,” said Jukka Honkila, managing director of Anite’s Network Testing business. Anite plans to integrate the acquired Andrew measurement tools as part of the Nemo portfolio in the near future, thus offering one of the strongest and most versatile tool platforms available for Anite’s and Andrew’s customers.
“Andrew’s measurement tools are an excellent addition to our already strong Nemo product portfolio,” said Honkila. “With the new wider product range, we are well positioned to address the broad demands of wireless networks’ measurements from standard KPI collection to fully fledged benchmarking and advanced post analysis.”
About CommScope:
CommScope, Inc. (NYSE: CTV; www.commscope.com) provides essential infrastructure that makes communication possible. We empower people to connect and communicate seamlessly where, when, and how they choose. Our solutions and services for wired and wireless networks enable high-bandwidth data, video, and voice applications everywhere—at home, at work, and on the go. Through every wave of technology, CommScope helps the world connect and evolve. Backed by numerous respected brands such as Andrew®, SYSTIMAX® and Uniprise®, CommScope supports customers in more than 100 countries around the world through its focus on integrity, ethics, quality and technical innovation.
About Anite:
Anite is an international software and solutions company focused on the provision of test and operational systems in the wireless market, and reservation and e-commerce solutions to the leisure travel industry. Anite’s solutions, which have developed from its comprehensive sector knowledge, are based around the supply of Anite-owned software products. The full range of services we deliver to our customers – which include implementation systems, integration, maintenance and managed services – enables us to maximise customer satisfaction. With its headquarters in the UK, Anite employs around 450 staff in 11 countries across Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East.
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News Media Contact:
Rick Aspan, CommScope
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Jukka Honkila or Heikki Koivuaho, Anite Finland
+358 50 395 7700
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Investor Contact:
Phil Armstrong, CommScope
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Richard Amos, Anite plc
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