The acquisition contract
for the SwissQual company group was signed on June 22, 2012. Effective July 2,
2012, SwissQual is a fully independent Rohde & Schwarz subsidiary. The
company headquarters and regional presences is retained and referred to as
"SwissQual AG – A Rohde & Schwarz Company" in external
communications.
The product portfolios of
both companies ideally complement each other: Rohde & Schwarz, with its
expertise in RF test equipment, is well positioned in the network optimization
and network engineering segments. SwissQual, the market leader for benchmarking
systems, contributes solutions for network benchmarking and network monitoring.
The product portfolio will offer a full range of solutions for QoS testing,
end-to-end testing, drive test systems, scanners and wireless network
optimization.
Dietmar Vahldiek, Director
of the Systems and Projects Subdivision at Rohde & Schwarz, says:
"SwissQual will significantly increase the Rohde & Schwarz market
share in the drive test segment. Together, we have excellent customer contacts,
and we will of course take advantage of the synergies in R&D, marketing and
sales. We are very much looking forward to the closer cooperation." The
two companies already have a sales partnership for the R&S®ROMES2GO
smartphone-based test mobile phones that were developed by SwissQual.
After years of substantial
investment and rapid growth, the SwissQual shareholders were seeking a strong
partner who would support continued growth. "I am very pleased that
SwissQual is now part of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies," says
John May, CEO of SwissQual AG. "Our company cultures are a perfect fit.
Both companies are known for their precise, superior development services and
high-quality products. The acquisition provides an excellent platform for the
company’s future."
SwissQual is one of the
largest independent suppliers of solutions for quality of service (QoS)
benchmarking and RF optimization of wireless networks. The company is a
recognized expert in the assessment of voice, data and video quality in
wireless networks. SwissQual, an international company with around 100
employees, is currently expanding its staff.