Services

Global Technology Associates is the leading independent provider of high-end engineering, technology, and business services for wireless networks. We provide a wide range of technology and business consulting services within the wireless industry - to wireless services providers, equipment vendors, device and component manufactures, in addition to financial and M&A firms.

 
Technology Consulting
 
Business Consulting
 
Software Development
 
Customized Training
 
  • Project Management
  • Network Design
  • Network Optimization
  • 4G Technology
         Evaluation
  • 4G Technology Testing
  • Interoperability
         Testing
  • Standards and
         Procedures
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  • Program Management
  • Vendor Evaluation
  • Market Evaluation
  • Spectrum Evaluation
  • Financial Planning
  • Strategic Planning
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  • Database Management
    • SQL (MySQL and SQLite)
    • Oracle
    • MS Access
    • Sybase Adaptive Server
  • Task Specific Software
        Development
    • Unix
    • C+
    • C++
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  • Technology Training
    • 4G : WiMAX, LTE, HSUPA/HSDPA
    • GSM / GPRS / EDGE / UMTS
    • CDMA / 1xRTT / EvDO
  • Process Training
  • Classroom Training
  • Field Training

  • Technology Consulting

    GTA provides a complete suite of services in all aspects of wireless technical consulting.

    Our engineers develop, design, integrate, optimize and manage wireless telecommunication networks - we participate and provide engineering services throughout the life cycle of a wireless network.

    Technology Development
    Network Design
    Network Optimization
    Network Management

    Our services encompass engineering of:
    • The Radio Access Network (RAN / RF), including macro, in-building and other Distributive Antenna Systems (DAS)
    • The Transport Network, including fiber, optical, microwave and copper transport networks
    • The IP/Core Network, including SONET, media Gateways, routers to IP, ATM, VPN, VOIP, MPLS.

    GTA's technical consulting also includes evaluation of the next generation technologies for our Clients, including participation in international standards bodies, laboratory and field trials (component, device, and network level), and inter operatibility testing (IOT).

    GTA associates providing such services have various areas of expertise which include the following wireless technologies/issues:
    • 2G and 2.5 G wireless access technologies (GSM, GPRS, TDMA, EDGE, CDMA, 1xRTT, iDEN)
    • 3G wireless access technologies (UMTS - WCDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA, EvDO)
    • 4G wireless access technologies (WiMAX, LTE)
    • In-building / DAS wireless access technologies (active and passive)
    • Microwave and Optical fiber engineering technologies
    • Specialized equipment vendor-specific knowledge and experience (Ericsson, Nortel, Cisco, Siemens, Intel, Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia, Samsung, Huawei)
    • Specialized software and hardware tool specific knowledge and experience (TEMS, Agilent, Actix, PlaNET, ATOLL, Granite, Optimi, MapInfo, Pathloss, Metrica)
    • Network architectures supporting both data and voice wireless architectures inclusive of GSM/ANSI Interoperability of IP, ATM, MPLS, SMS, circuit and packet switching architecture.
    • Technical issues pertaining to IP, ATM, VPN, VOIP, MPLS, and SONET, NISDN/B-ISDN, Frame Relay, CTI, SS7, and switch features, services and functionality.

    Business Consulting

    GTA provides a full range of Business consulting services as they relate to wireless networks.

    Our services range from evaluating market opportunities, using GIS and demographic information, to evaluating spectrum available for targeted markets and proposed use by our service provider Clients. We can undertake market intelligent and market assessment studies to develop competitive analysis of market conditions for our Clients.

    We recognize that each project is unique and our Clients' needs are unique to their specific situation As such, our business consulting services are one of our highly individualized solution categories. We provide individual business case analysis and strategic consulting which are tailor-made for our Clients' individual needs.

    We have negotiated equipment contracts with infrastructure equipment vendors with complex technical, financial and performance criteria on behalf of our service provider Clients. We also provide financial (CapEx / OpEx) planning and business cas scenario development.

    Software Development

    From database development to specialized network monitoring software development, GTA provides a wide range of software development services.

    GTA software services help us create solutions for our Clients that are customized to their workflow, network needs, volume, infrastructure and personnel.

    A key aspect of GTA's approach is the constant involvement of our Clients throughout the software development process. Throughout the project, from concept to implementation, the Client is always in a position to make informed decisions and recommendations. This allows us to customize our software applications and databases and not just meet our Client expectations, but exceed them.

    GTA's engineers have created specialized task specific testing software for laboratory and field testing of components and devices. We have also created and managed specialized relational databases created from a variety of informational sources to help identify and evaluate specific business and technical opportunities for our Clients.

    GTA has the comprehensive range of talent and expertise to build the complete and right software solution for our Clients.

    Customized Training

    Within the technical engineering field of the wireless communication Industry, the frequent technology changes stipulate that unless you regularly keep up with the changes you will very quickly be out-dated. As such, GTA has developed an extensive training program for our technical personnel to better support our Clients. This training program is available to all of our Clients.

    GTA's training program includes not only information on new technologies or new tools but also as it relates to new procedures, approaches and methods that are proven to be time saving, efficient, and/or money saving, among others.

    The training that is available comes in various styles:
    • Classroom-based formal training
    • Web-based distance learning ("Webinars")
    • Peer-to-peer learning in market
    • Workshops
    • "Lunch Sessions" - short duration updates
    • White paper writing / distribution