Anritsu strengthens its presence in Central and South America with new Distributor Agreement

Anritsu, a global provider of Operations Support Systems (OSS) for advanced and converged networks, announced today that they have signed a Distributor Agreement with WebRadar, a supplier of performance management systems to mobile telecommunication operators in Central and South America.

Copenhagen, Denmark, 19 October 2009: Anritsu A/S announced today that they have signed a Distributor Agreement with WebRadar for the sale and support of Anritsu’s MasterClaw network monitoring system in the Central and South American region. WebRadar will distribute the MasterClaw system to fixed line and wireless telecommunications operators from their headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, complimenting Anritsu’s regional sales and support centre in Mexico City, Mexico. This agreement does not affect the sales of any other Anritsu products.

Anritsu’s MasterClaw network monitoring and troubleshooting system provides performance management and service intelligence. It is used in traditional fixed, mobile and next generation networks world wide. With MasterClaw, operators improve the quality of services delivered to subscribers and reduce network operations costs. "WebRadar’s proven competence in network performance management and their highly respected reputation makes them the ideal partner to ensure the MasterClaw system boosts its presence in the Central and South American region” says Robin Wheeler, Vice President Global Sales & Business Development for Anritsu A/S. He continued “We are seeing a rising demand for MasterClaw in Central and South America. We have many years of good relationships with operators in the region, and feel we can strengthen our position further by partnering up with WebRadar”.

Adriano da Rocha Lima, Partner and Head of Products and Services for WebRadar, commented “Our Quality Platform solves the problem of visualizing and analyzing the performance of a mobile network and the network elements. Adding MasterClaw to our portfolio enables us to provide enhanced troubleshooting tools - and support an end to end view of roaming performance and interconnect partner management in networks based on mobile, VoIP and IMS technologies”.

Support services from WebRadar are an added benefit that enhances the total offering and makes MasterClaw a more attractive solution.

About Anritsu Corporation
Anritsu Corporation (www.anritsu.com) has been a provider of innovative communications solutions for more than 110 years. The company's solution portfolio includes test and measurement solutions and service assurance solutions that address the technology lifecycle from R&D and lab testing, to operational support systems for in-service network monitoring and service assurance. The test and measurement solutions include wireless, optical, microwave/RF and digital instruments that can be used during R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed devices for embedment into communication products and systems.

Anritsu’s award winning service assurance solutions offer an integrated portfolio of applications combining network monitoring and optimization with a unique suite of service intelligence solutions for service and customer experience management. As a long-time leader in 3G solutions, Anritsu is committed to supporting the delivery of next-generation networks, addressing emerging technologies such as LTE, HSPA Evolution, MIMO, WiMAX and high-speed optical and IP networks. Anritsu sells in more than 90 countries worldwide with approximately 4,000 employees

About WebRadar
WebRadar was founded in 2007 with the merger of Hartnet and Calvet Consultoria. WebRadar is dedicated to develop performance monitoring tools, telemetry solutions and provide consultancy services for Cellular Operators, Telecom Vendors, Logistic Companies and Public Transportation Companies. Its owners have all held senior positions in mobile network operators. WebRadar’s Quality Platform has been rapidly accepted by mobile network operators and professional services organisations in the Central and South American region. WebRadar is a privately owned company based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

For more information contact
Neil Tomlinson
Anritsu, Global Marketing and Product Management Director
Tel: +45 72 11 22 00
Fax: +45 72 11 2210
Email: [email protected]

Robin Wheeler
Anritsu, VP Global Sales & Business Development
Tel: +45 72 11 22 00
Fax: +45 72 11 2210
Email: [email protected]

Adriano da Rocha Lima
WebRadar, Partner and Head of Products and Services
Tel: +55 (21) 2586 6354
Email: [email protected]
www.wradar.com.br

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