Cambridge, UK - November 20, 2017
IoTAS and WIDRIVE extend collaboration to deliver enhanced global testing solution in Europe
As competition surges, mobile device manufacturers are seeking global mobile testing solutions for shortening the cellular device software verification cycle and reducing internal costs related to the management of different suppliers with limited regional footprints.
Combining the WIDRIVE established presence in Europe, with the experienced in-house engineering workforce of IoTAS further strengthens a capability to deploy in more European countries and improve field test requests and customer support response times.
Kevin Spalding, IoTAS Head of Operations, states “We have been business acquaintances for some years and it is only fitting that IoTAS and Widrive now combine our professionalism of service supply to offer cohensive solutions to customers requiring pan-European solutions”.
“We are very pleased to bring our collaboration to the next level and learn from the IoTAS organisation and processes. ” reported David Mafranc (WIDRIVE CEO), as Widrive will provide logistic support and facilities to IoTAS professional staff.
More about IoTAS at www.iotas.co.uk
Paris, France - September 1, 2016
SmartViser and Widrive team up to provide turnkey automatic efficient testing solution.
SmartViser, the reference of automated testing solutions for smartphones, tablets and networks teams up with Widrive, the logistic specialist for wireless testing operations.
Market Research predicts over 1.5 billion smartphones will be shipped worldwide in 2016 as Android continues to dominate mobile operating system. Mobile standard evolves and technologies add up this is why testing effort to promise cellular devices will meet minimum performance requirements. With a similar ambition to facilitate testing activities SmartViser and Widrive join their complementary experiences in order to offer a complete testing
pack.
SmartViser, the reference of automated testing solutions.
SmartViser has developed an innovative virtual user solution that will automatically test Android and iOS based devices, aiming at shortening time-to-market and reducing testing expenditures across the full product development life cycle. The solution enables manufacturers, mobile operators and retailers to sell smartphones and tablets with optimum user experience and QoS therefore decreasing devices returns costs and Customer churn.
Widrive, testing in motion.
Widrive is specialized in the support of mobile testing activities from preparation to execution in France and in some parts of Europe.The company provides secure, flexible, reliable and cost competitive centralized managed services and turnkey solutions designed for facilitating and optimizing short sessions and large campaigns of field tests.
« Our customers were looking for a complete solution including logistic aspect hence partnering with Widrive was a no-brainer to provide a full cost-effective solution. » said Xavier Frère (SmartViser CTO).
« We are very pleased to extend partnership further with SmartViser and support the company business growth. » commented David Mafranc (Widrive CEO), as Widrive will provide chauffeured vehicle on demand to transport standalone devices under test without the need of engineering resource on board.
More about Smartviser at www.smartviser.com
Paris, France - August 30, 2016
The leading wireless technology consulting company Setelia primes Widrive to provide logistic support in France.
As mobile technology advances, cellular product testing to ensure they meet the minimum requirements becomes more complex and time consuming.
With proven experience in 2G/3G/4G functional and performance testing, Setelia is accredited by major french mobile network operators to run device pre-acceptance and acceptance testing in live networks.
“Customers demand for cellular product evaluation and certification remains strong and Widrive solutions can quickly adapt to our field testing schedule and requirements.” said Raphaël De Almeida (Setelia Sales Director).
Widrive will support Setelia field operations primarily in Paris and Lyon with the supply of equipped vehicle and driver.
“We are very pleased to be part of the sourcing strategy of Setelia that is a key player in the french mobile ecosystem.” said David Mafranc (widrive CEO).
More about Setelia at www.setelia.com
Paris, France - August 23, 2016
French disruptive start-up Nestwave selects Widrive to support field testing operations in France.
Nestwave SAS develops indoor and outdoor geolocation solution based on the CellNav patented technology that leverages the existing installed base of LTE cellular infrastructure and deployed modems, with no additional hardware on wireless device or Base Station.
Field testing is a major and costly component of the product development life cycle to verify embedded CellNav technology is functioning according to expectations in real-life conditions. “Widrive is the cost-competitive and reliable partner we were looking for to get rid of the logistics related responsibilities and focus on our core business.” said Rabih Chrabieh (Nestwave CEO).
Widrive will provide on demand chauffeured equipped vehicle to Nestwave engineering team in charge of positioning data collection and software validation throughout France. “Widrive is committed to the success of Nestwave and we are pleased to reach this agreement with Nestwave.” declared David Mafranc (widrive CEO).
More about Nestwave at www.nestwave.com