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TestMart and Willtek Communications Sign Government Services Partnership Agreement
Agreement makes it easier for government user, military personnel, and federal contractors to research and buy Willtek test equipment
INDIANAPOLIS, IN and SAN BRUNO, CA,— July XX 13, 2005 —TestMart, the leading marketplace operator and service provider for the test and measurement industry announced today an agreement with Willtek Communications GMBH, a leading provider of solutions that enable manufacturers and operators of wireless communications devices to test mobile phones, the air interface, and base stations of cellular networks. The deal provides the U.S. government and federal contractor marketplace with special pricing on select Willtek spectrum analyzers, associated components and services.
TestMart is now authorized to offer a special catalog series of Willtek handheld spectrum analyzers, components and warranty extensions for use in the R&D, s Surveillance, and communication industry. Willtek equipment is used for wireless applications in areas such as repair, field measurements, support equipment, and electromagnetic compatibility , among others. The equipment is available to those who qualify under a set of General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedules (MAS).
“The addition al of Willtek wireless communication products to the most comprehensive catalog of GSA qualified test equipment provides desirable new options for the U.S. government and military,” said Peter Ostrow, President and CEO of TestMart. “This agreement supplies the federal marketplace with an easier, cost-effective opportunity to search and procure Willtek products at prices that have already been competitively bid.”
“The alignment with TestMart's GSA transaction and marketing services area opens a door to new opportunities for Willtek in the government sector,” said Francis Paez, Vice President of Sales for Willtek. “TestMart will enable us to more effectively provide U.S. military and government customers access to Willtek products.”
Willtek products are under General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) managed by TestMart, who will provide content, transaction, marketing, sales support and reporting services around them. TestMart will also will provide presentation and order processing though the GSA’s e-commerce web site, www.gsaadvantage.gov and the company’s own online marketplace www.testmart.com.
About TestMart
TestMart is the leading sales, marketing and online strategy partner for the test and measurement community. Manufacturers and sellers use TestMart to increase their military, government and commercial sales. Buyers rely on TestMart as an honest and efficient marketplace for purchasing test and measurement equipment. Headquartered in San Bruno, California, TestMart is a privately funded company. For more information, please visit us at www.testmart.com.
About Willtek
Willtek Communications provides test and measurement solutions to the wireless industry – including the communications sector, federal government and prime contractors . The company delivers handheld spectrum analyzers, terminal and air-interface test solutions across the world. Willtek takes a leading research and development role into innovative test solutions for 2G and 3G cellular radio networks and mobile telephones. Established in May 2002, Willtek was created following a buy-out of the Acterna Wireless Instruments Operations. In July 2005, Willtek became a wholly owned subsidiary of Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. Willtek is headquartered in Ismaning near Munich (Germany) with an additional presence in Indianapolis, Indiana (U.S.), Cheadle Hulme near Manchester (U.K.), Roissy near Paris (France), Shanghai (P.R. China) and Singapore. The company is managed by CEO Cyrille Damany and employs 150 people worldwide.
Information about Willtek can be found on the Internet at http://www.willtek.com/ Willtek Communications GmbH provides test and measurement solutions to the wireless industry – including network operators, service providers, and manufacturers of mobile terminal equipment. The company, a division of Wireless Telecom Group, Inc ,delivers terminal and air-interface test solutions across the world. Willtek takes a leading research and development role into innovative test solutions for 2G and 3G cellular radio networks and mobile telephones. www.willtek.com
About the GSA
The US General Services Administration is a central management agency that sets Federal policy in such areas as Federal procurement, real property management, and information resources management. Founded in 1949, the agency is headquartered in Washington DC with regional offices in 11 US states. For more information on the GSA, please visit www.gsa.gov.
