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Innovation leader shares technology and experience to assist students and faculties in their study of advanced wireless broadband technologies
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that Motorola Technology Sdn Bhd ("Motorola Penang") has set up a new MMU-Motorola Wireless Broadband Technology Lab at Multimedia University ("MMU"), Cyberjaya, providing a conducive wireless network environment for students and faculty members to conduct applied research on the latest wireless broadband technologies. The Wireless Broadband Technology Lab is the first of its kind in Malaysia and supports MMU's goal to "Enable the Knowledge Society through WiMAX".
The lab at MMU is Motorola's latest contribution to the education community, strengthening the company's support to human capital development at universities around the world. The Wireless Broadband Technology Lab provides academics and researchers with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with various fixed, nomadic and mobile MOTOwi4(TM) wireless broadband technologies and applications, keeping them up-to-date with the latest developments.
Mr. Yew Tian Tek, managing director of Motorola Penang said, "Motorola always looks for opportunities to collaborate with universities in innovative technology areas in which MMU has distinct competencies. Motorola decided to join force with MMU as the two parties have enjoyed a long-term and constructive working relationship over the past 10 years. We also share a mutual appreciation of the advantages and benefits of Wireless Broadband Access technology including WIMAX. The Lab strategically aligns with MMU's plans to further expand its WiMAX research interests."
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