Anite acquisition strengthens Keysight software position

18th June 2015

Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent)

Mick Elliott

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Keysight Technologies has bolstered its test and measurement software armoury with the acquisition of UK-based Anite. At 126p per share, the acquisition values Anite (on a fully diluted basis) at approximately £388 million or US$606 million. This cash acquisition has been unanimously recommended by the board of directors of Anite.

“As a leading supplier of software solutions for wireless research and development, Anite is aligned with Keysight’s strategy to grow in wireless and increase our software offerings,” said Ron Nersesian, Keysight president and CEO.

“The combination of Keysight and Anite -- two global leaders with complementary strengths -- enables us to offer a broad portfolio of leading-edge solutions throughout the wireless research and development cycle. This will help us to expand our portfolio into the software layer for design and validation, and expand Keysight's position as a supplier for wireless design and validation tools. We look forward to welcoming the talented team at Anite and the value this combination will deliver to customers worldwide,” added Nersesian.

Anite, based in Fleet, UK, supplies software-centric solutions to design and evaluate the efficient design and validation of chipsets, mobile devices and network equipment. Its customers include major manufacturers of mobile devices, chipsets and network equipment, mobile network operators, regulatory authorities, and independent test houses. With offices in 14 countries, Anite has more than 500 employees throughout the world.

Most recently China Telecom selected Anite’s interoperability and performance test solution – SAS – for LTE data throughput testing. China Telecom will use the solution as a key part of its LTE device acceptance programme.