Intertek Becomes First Approved Testing Lab For Verizon Wireless' Open Development Devices
Basking Ridge, NJ - Intertek, an industry leader that specializes in wireless, telecommunications and mobile application testing, announced recently that it has been certified by Verizon Wireless, owner and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, as the first approved independent third party device testing lab for Verizon Wireless' Open Development initiative.
Verizon Wireless' Open Development program will allow customers to use any approved device on the company's national voice and data network after developers have met relevant specifications and certification. Intertek's certification allows the company to conduct Open Development testing for device manufacturers in pursuit of certification to run on the Verizon Wireless network. Once certified, those devices may operate on Verizon Wireless' network.
"Intertek is proud to be the first testing laboratory approved under the Verizon Wireless Open Development initiative," said David Dennis, vice president of operations, Intertek's Wireless Group. "We are excited to be part of such a leading edge initiative, which leverages our expertise and comprehensive testing services, and we look forward to building upon our long-standing relationship with Verizon Wireless."
Anthony A. Lewis, vice president of the Open Development initiative at Verizon Wireless, said, "We're pleased that Intertek will provide certification for Open Development devices in a speedy manner. Reliability matters, and Intertek's charge to ensure that devices certified work -- and work well -- on the Verizon Wireless network is key to ensuring the success of Open Development and instilling confidence in consumers who want to purchase these devices for use on the nation's most reliable network."
This agreement is designed to ensure continued compliance with the Open Development lab requirements established by Verizon Wireless. Intertek continues to invest in its wireless test equipment infrastructure to ensure maximum scalability and faster time-to-market. Intertek's experienced wireless engineering staff is trained on current and emerging technologies to ensure ample resources to support the growing client request for Verizon Wireless' Open Development testing.
SOURCE: Intertek