Motorola and Intel have recently announced a partnership plan to promote the development of mobile WiMAX technology based on the IEEE 802.16e standard, aimed at both fixed and wireless broadband applications.
Intel and Motorola also plan to collaborate in specific areas within the global WiMAX forum to ensure that both network and equipment issues are addressed effectively and accurately.
In addition to enhancing the development of the WiMAX standard, the two tech giants—one from the information technology sector and the other from telecommunications—also plan to cooperate in testing the outcomes of their collaboration on Motorola’s mobile devices and networks.
Scott Richardson, Director of High-Speed Wireless Networks at Intel, stated that the WiMAX technology is currently being robustly developed with the aim of providing high-speed wireless network access for businesses and individual users. This initiative also seeks to bring “mobility” to every corner of modern life, especially as the 802.16e standard is expected to be approved soon. By partnering with Motorola in the development of WiMAX technology and standards, we are confident that we can jointly develop and test devices to meet the necessary standards for high-speed mobile wireless networks.
Dan Coombes, Chief Technology Engineer at Motorola Networks, commented: “We believe that 802.16e will be the most efficient connection method in the future, and this is the right direction for both mobile and fixed applications. With its technical features and capabilities to support high-value services through IP telephony and mobility, the 802.16e standard is an ideal choice for a wide range of applications. By collaborating with Intel to develop the 802.16e standard and address internal network operational issues, we will formulate an application strategy for our MOTOwi4 WiMAX solutions.”
Both Motorola and Intel are members of the WiMAX Forum—a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of WiMAX and high-speed wireless networking products.
HVD – (Techtree)
