New R&D team to research technologies for next generation low-cost mobile broadband

Nov 17, 2006 11:28 GMT  ·  By

Motorola announced the opening of its Broadband Wireless China Research Center in Beijing. The center will focus on researching key technologies for future broadband wireless systems and helping develop global standards.

The Broadband Wireless China Research Center will initially develop key projects in the area of spectrum, broadband wireless technology development and standardization, in particular with a focus on next generation low-cost mobile broadband. Wireless broadband is one of the most promising technology areas for the next generation of telecommunication system, which will offer higher data rate, lower cost, and better spectrum efficiency among many other important features.

"The opening of the center is a further testament of Motorola's China strategy: to develop China as a production and R&D base. Today Motorola has nearly 3000 engineers working in 18 R&D centers in China, the largest R&D presence any global company has established here," said Greg Brown, president of Motorola Networks and Enterprise.

"As a promising technology, wireless broadband is an ideal bridge between Internet and telecommunications networks. It will open up technology and business opportunities for Motorola and other companies as well," said Mr. Ruey Bin Kao, president of Motorola China. "Wireless broadband is an integral part of Seamless Mobility. With the establishment of the Broadband Wireless China Research Center in Beijing, Motorola is taking a further step toward fully realizing its vision of Seamless Mobility in China."