iBwave, a provider of in-building wireless software solutions, has signed a referral agreement with UK-based Aircom International, an independent network planning and optimisation consultancy. Through the partnership, Aircom will supplement its existing radio network optimisation and planning solutions with iBwave’s indoor planning tools and techniques.
Aircom will promote iBwave’s software solutions, including its software Design suite, across the entire global wireless market value chain including wireless carriers, system integrators and equipment manufacturers. The collaboration will enable Aircom and iBwave to deliver in-building network coverage and capacity to mobile operators across major cities and urban centres. This will help generate return on investment for existing network CAPEX through the profitable delivery of new and existing services.
“Mobile operators face an ongoing challenge ensuring sufficient network coverage and capacity is available to deliver a positive user experience to customers,” said Darryl Edwards, CEO of Aircom. “Converged indoor and outdoor coverage solutions play a key role in meeting user expectations, ensuring they receive strong mobile connectivity wherever they may be. Our partnership with iBwave further strengthens our broad existing network planning offering and gives us more flexibility to evolve with the changing needs of mobile users wishing to access mobile services indoors.”
“We are very proud of this new partnership with Aircom. We strongly believe that the new collaboration is not only in the interests of both parties, but also highly advantageous to global mobile operators. Our focus is to deliver cost effective mobile capacity coverage to mobile users indoors while ensuring mobile operators are ready for future LTE network migration,” says Mario Bouchard, President and CEO of iBwave.