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GCF and CCF Cooperate To Harmonise Mobile Device Certification Across 3GPP and 3GPP2 Wireless Technologies
The collaboration is a response to a number of global mobile trends. Handset manufacturers, as well other major industries such as consumer electronics, transportation, and healthcare, are incorporating multiple wireless technologies within new products that are being marketed globally. In addition, many 3GPP and 3GPP2 operators around the world are migrating to LTE.
A common certification scheme embracing all 3GPP and 3GPP2 wireless technologies has the potential to realize efficiencies and generate benefits across the mobile and associated industries.
CCF has been co-operating with GCF on LTE certification since 2010. Current discussions are focused on the technical alignment of the two schemes and identifying any governance implications for the two membership organizations.
"The convergence of so many operators on LTE is accelerating the trend towards multi-mode devices that can be marketed worldwide," said Bruce Jolly , CCF General Manager. "A one-stop-shop certification process will set a universal benchmark for interoperability, minimize duplication of testing and reduce time-to-market for new devices."
"A common certification scheme will eliminate confusion, raise awareness of the importance of device interoperability and help other industries derive maximum value from wireless connectivity," said Adriana Nugter , Operations Manager, GCF.
Both CCF and GCF will be present on the CCF booth (#5238) at the International CTIA Wireless 2013 convention in Las Vegas , 21-23 May.
For more information, please visit:
GCF: www.globalcertificationforum.org
CCF: www.globalccf.org