Motive to Provide Diagnostics and Device Management to Airvana Femtocells

Motive, Inc. leading provider of management software for broadband and mobile data services, announced that it has signed an agreement to supply its Motive Home Device Manager(HDM) solution to Airvana, a leading provider of network infrastructure products used by wireless operators to deliver voice and data services.

Femtocells are a new class of consumer device that use broadband Internet connections to provide exceptional in-building coverage and data performance, and innovative rate plans, to mobile phone subscribers. As a result of the agreement, Motive’s HDM solution will become a critical component of Airvana’s femtocell management system. Motive HDM technology will provide the ability for wireless operators deploying Airvana femtocell technology to perform advanced diagnostics and problem resolution, while increasing the productivity and efficiency of its service assurance capabilities.

“Motive brings a proven track record for managing large-scale deployments of home networked devices,” said Amit Jain, vice president of In-building Networks for Airvana. “By incorporating Motive’s HDM solution, we will give operators the means to make the femtocell a more consumer-friendly product, paving the way for widespread adoption.”

“As fixed-line and mobile services continue to converge, technologies like Airvana’s femtocell are sure to fulfill a critical need for mobile network operators and consumers alike,” said RJ Brideau, vice president of business and channel development for Motive. “We are proud to have been chosen by Airvana to help them accelerate the rollout and adoption of what is shaping up to be an important component of mobile network operator service portfolios around the world.”