QUALITY PARTNERS AND INTERTEK ALLIANCE OFFER ONE-OF-A-KIND WIRELESS
TEST SERVICE SOLUTIONS
Alliance provides a one-stop shop for wireless service providers
and manufacturer test needs.
PLEASANTON,
California (October 25, 2004) — Product Quality Partners Inc.
(QP), a trusted provider of custom wireless test services to technology-specific
industries and the ETL SEMKO division of Intertek Group plc (LSE:
ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, announce
a joint alliance to offer the wireless industry one-source, streamlined
test solutions for all Stage and Phase testing requirements. It is
the first of its kind in the wireless testing industry.
“We have seen first hand the shortcomings, bottlenecks and issues
faced by this industry in getting products to market. Both organizations
working as one offer the full range of test services and test management
assistance necessary to solve the current challenges faced by handset
vendors and carrier providers today,” said Debra Hodgens, President
and CEO, QP. “We’re excited about this alliance and what it offers
to this industry. The strength and in-depth wireless test experience
of both companies combined will significantly improve handset time
to market, while delivering exceptional product quality.”
This alliance offers test solutions for every phase of the test cycle,
including parametric, handset platform, feature, UI, application and
network field testing.
As part of the relationship, clients will have the time saving advantage
of communicating with one point of contact for test scheduling and
process management. The two companies have implemented an integrated
solution for tracking and reporting throughout all required test phases.
The companies will also offer sophisticated, easy to use, on-line
test status capabilities, interactive reporting systems, and a variety
of additional test and support tools to further streamline testing
and the test process.
“This alliance is the first of its kind to offer such enhanced testing
services and a streamlined process to both wireless service providers
and manufacturers,” said Gregg Tiemann, President, Intertek ETL SEMKO.
“With one contact, customers have access to all of the quality services
provided by QP and Intertek with the added advantage of systems that
help them get their product through the product cycle and onto the
market faster.”
Product Quality Partners, Inc., known as QP in the industry, has been
providing custom test services to the mobile wireless industry since
1994. QP’s ten-year success is apparent by its 90% repeat business.
QP’s corporate office and test facility is located in Pleasanton,
California, with a branch office in Beverly, Massachusetts, and an
additional branch office and wireless test lab in New Jersey. QP’s
fully trained and equipped test teams provide test planning, test
requirements design, handset UI, compatibility, platform, application,
network and wireless feature testing and Stage 3 field testing in
varying locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. QP employees are
strategically located throughout the U.S. to provide on-demand resources
that require testing in specific network locations. QP was selected
by Verizon Wireless this year to design and implement the Verizon
Wireless Device UI Test Program.
Intertek Group plc, an international testing, inspection and certification
organization, operates in 273 laboratories and 521 offices in 100
countries throughout the world. The ETL SEMKO division of Intertek
provides access to global markets through its local services including
product safety testing and certification, EMC testing and performance
testing for customers in a multitude of industries including wireless
and cellular (CTIA-Authorized Testing Laboratory and Verizon Wireless
test partner), household appliances, industrial machinery, medical
devices, telecommunications, lighting, automotive, semiconductor,
and more.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Product Quality Partners, Inc.
450 Main Street, Suite 207
Pleasanton, CA 94566
