CETECOM Expands Certification and Test Services in Silicon Valley

Milpitas, California, July 29, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Essen, Germany - CETECOM, the premiere test and certification lab for mobile and wireless communication devices, announced today that it has expanded its facilities in the San Francisco Bay Area. With the growing demand for mobile devices and payment services, CETECOM’s independent testing and engineering services help companies conform to global industry standards and carrier specific network requirements.

 “CETECOM’s expansion will help our customers reduce their time-to-market and meet critical deadlines,” explained Wilfried Klassmann, CEO at CETECOM Group. “Concurrent testing against mobile PTCRB and GCF, network operators, Over the Air (OTA), EMC/regulatory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and smart card standards means all the essential compliance and performance verification can be streamlined and managed under one roof.”

With state-of-the-art, accredited test labs in multiple continents, CETECOM offers modern conveniences with enhanced access control for clients working with their devices under test. As CETECOM ramps up EMVCo accredited testing for smart card and mobile payment, security and privacy are essential for vendors of POS terminals and mobile devices seeking MasterCard and Visa mobile payment certifications."

Maan Ghanma, CEO of CETECOM in North America

 “With state-of-the-art, accredited test labs in multiple continents, CETECOM offers modern conveniences with enhanced access control for clients working with their devices under test,” added Maan Ghanma, CEO of CETECOM in North America. “As CETECOM ramps up EMVCo accredited testing for smart card and mobile payment, security and privacy are essential for vendors of POS terminals and mobile devices seeking MasterCard and Visa mobile payment certifications.”

CETECOM’s North America presence includes A2LA accredited test labs in Milpitas and San Diego, California. Totaling over 73,000 square feet (6,500 square meters), these test labs provide complete testing and engineering services for wireless devices.

About CETECOM

For over twenty years, CETECOM has been renowned as an independent partner for the telecommunications and information technology industries. With over 400 employees and multiple test centers in Europe, North America and Asia, the CETECOM Group offers a unique service portfolio covering the entire life cycle of mobile communication products.

CETECOM provides consulting and training, development of test solutions, validation services, testing in accredited laboratories (LTE, WCDMA, GSM, application enabler, mobile payment, OTA performance and EMC), field trials, battery testing, certification, and approval handling. As a member of numerous standard bodies, CETECOM is also actively involved in the development and standardization of global specifications for future technologies. CETECOM works on a cross-sector basis, serving many different types of industries.