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Critical Communications World (CCW) 2024, the premier global event for communications industry professionals, hosted exhibitors from 26 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North America, and Australia. The event took place from 14-16 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE. Over 130 exhibitors participated, showcasing the latest technologies and mission-critical products and services driving progress in the critical communications sector. For over 20 years, CCW has been the top global conference and exhibition for the critical communications industry, offering an unparalleled international networking platform for mission-critical and business-critical end-users to connect, enhance their knowledge, and explore the latest technologies. Under the theme ‘Securing society and industry – Connection is the lifeline’, TCCA has delivered an ‘unparalleled experience’ and exceptional insights. Kevin Graham, Chief Executive Officer, TCCA, said: "As the leading event in the critical communications sector, CCW is internationally renowned, revered, and respected for its outstanding track record in bringing professionals, organisations, and industry experts together to converge, collaborate, and innovate in the mission-critical communications realm. Now the biggest, most important edition yet has arrived, we’re naturally thrilled that the latest innovations and strategies that define the industry’s future are now being unveiled to the world. Without question, new foundations for transformative changes that enhance global safety and security are about to be solidified.” Main Themes and Trends of Critical Communications World 2024 1. Hybrid Mission Critical Networks and Devices The shift from voice-centric to information-centric field operations is progressing significantly. Previously hindered by technology, field operations are now enhanced by digital narrowband services like TETRA and the introduction of critical broadband over 4G/5G, removing technological barriers and highlighting cultural limitations and imaginative potential. On the network front, existing TETRA/P25 capabilities will be maintained for some time, while more organizations receive limited dedicated spectrum for public safety LTE/5G, with non-critical traffic offloaded to commercial networks. Since no single network can ensure 100% availability, satellite solutions, interworking functions, and device-to-device will enhance coverage and reliability. In terms of devices single technology TETRA handhelds and ruggedised, MCX-enabled smartphones will operate side by side and in CCW24 we have seen several manufacturers unveiling devices for hybrid usage delivering mission-critical TETRA and 4G LTE broadband voice and data communications. There were some great examples from Sepura, Motorola and Hytera. 2. Impact of 5G and other broadband technologies in the evolution of Critical Communication Networks Critical communications networks must ensure coverage, capacity, availability, and suitability for their specific purposes. TETRA, the globally adopted narrowband standard for critical communications, is designed for mission-critical voice and short messaging. It achieves coverage through low-frequency deployments and meets capacity needs with efficient semi-duplex group functions. TETRA ensures availability with multiple redundancy layers, including overlapping cell coverage, autonomous base station operation, and direct device-to-device communication (Direct Mode Operation). Recent advancements in 4G/5G have introduced viable alternatives. Particularly with 5G, additional access methods, such as Non-Terrestrial-Networks (NTN) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations, provide backup connections when visible. Device-to-Device (D2D) over Sidelink extends coverage to underground areas via network gateways. 3GPP standards-based broadband networks operate across multiple frequency bands, balancing coverage and capacity. Mission Critical Services (MCX) – including Push-to-Talk, Video, and Data – enhanced with Quality of Service, Priority, and Pre-emption (QPP) capabilities, offering new deployment options. 3. Certification Process Following the TCCA Critical Communications World, Global Certification Forum (GCF) and TCCA-Critical Communications held the MCS workshop and MCSWS #36 meeting on the 17th of May kindly hosted by Airbus Public Safety and Security in their offices in Dubai. GCF’s global device certification programme developed by Network Operators, Device Manufacturers, and Test Industry is being extended to include MCS certification. Certification of Mission Critical Services products will cover initial Conformance testing, with Field Trials Testing and Interoperability Testing following in later stages. Rel-14 MCPTT is the launch candidate for Phase 1, with MCVideo and MCData. International Critical Communications Awards (ICCAs) The Critical Communications Association (TCCA) announced the winners of the 2024 International Critical Communications Awards (ICCAs), honoring the most outstanding products, individuals, and organizations to have broadened industry capabilities and delivered new value over the last year. There were 13 categories some of the winners are listed below: Best Hybrid device Motorola Solutions, MXM7000 TETRA and 4G LTE device Best MCX product or solution of the year Crosscall, CORE-Z5 smartphone Emerging technology, product or solutions Alea/Qualcomm Technologies/Softil, Direct Mode MCPTT communication using 5G-Sidelink Advances in Sustainability Airbus Defence and Space, Agnet TETRA Best use of critical communications in transport Hoimyung ICT, LTE-R cab radio Highly commended – Motorola Solutions, Narita International Airport Critical Communications World 2025 There is certainly great progress made in the last 12 months and we are looking forward to seeing everyone again in about 12 months in Brussels where the 2025 Critical Communications World will take place between 17-19 of June at Brussels Expo. It was a pleasure for SmartViser to be part of the CCW2024 and the GCF/TCCA workshop. At SmartViser we fully support the MCS Certification activities and Viser Test automation is already deployed in a mission-critical network ACMOSS - Agence des communications mobiles opérationnelles de sécurité et de secours - in France. This deployment is a key step in assessing essential KPIs for the Réseau Radio du Futur (RRF), ensuring reliable and effective communication for public safety and emergency services. Full Press Release: https://www.smartviser.com/post/smartviser-test-automation-mission-critical-networks Do you want to know more about how SmartViser can help you with your 5G satellite and terrestrial deployments? Author: Susie Siouti is the Chief Commercial Officer for SmartViser, helping organisations in the Telecommunications industry offer superior end-user quality of experience and service by introducing innovative test automation products. Susie has 20 years of experience in the Telecoms industry and, in that time, has led teams across the world, mainly in Testing and Compliance. Holding an MBA from Henley Business School brings diverse skills and expertise, including business acumen, strategic thinking, financial management, sales and marketing expertise, leadership, and innovation. Susie joined SmartViser in 2016 and is part of the internal steering committee responsible for developing and implementing the company's commercial strategy and encouraging a customer-centric culture. The main mission is to help organizations to create value by offering better quality products and services by improving operational efficiency and innovation.

5G mobile networks are the latest generation of mobile network technology, which promise faster download and upload speeds, lower latency, and better connectivity compared to previous generations of mobile networks. 5G networks use new technology such as massive MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) antennas, millimeter wave spectrum, and network slicing to deliver faster and more reliable connectivity. These new technologies allow for more data to be transmitted at faster speeds, which is essential for applications such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and autonomous vehicles. In addition to faster speeds, 5G networks also offer lower latency, which is the time it takes for data to travel between a device and a server. This is especially important for applications that require real-time responses, such as gaming or remote surgeries and eventually driveless cars. Overall, 5G networks have the potential to revolutionize the way we use mobile devices, enabling new and innovative applications and services that were not possible with previous generations of mobile networks. However, it is important to note that the deployment of 5G networks is still ongoing, and it may take some time before the full potential of this technology is realized. 5G Band Differences 5G Networks operate in different frequencies and these frequencies have different characteristics. Low-band 5G operates at frequencies below 1 GHz, which are similar to those used by previous generations of mobile networks. This type of 5G offers the widest coverage area and can penetrate walls and other obstacles more easily, but it has a limited capacity for data transmission and can only offer moderate speed improvements over 4G. Mid-band 5G operates at frequencies between 1 GHz and 6 GHz, which offers a good balance of coverage and capacity. This type of 5G can deliver faster speeds than low-band 5G, but its coverage area is smaller, and it can be affected by obstacles such as buildings and trees. High Bands and mmWave 5G operate at frequencies above 24 GHz, which offer the highest capacity for data transmission and the fastest speeds, potentially reaching up to 10 Gbps. However, mmWave signals have a short range and can be easily blocked by obstacles, which means that they require more infrastructure to provide coverage in a given area. Overall, the different types of 5G networks offer different trade-offs between coverage area, capacity, and speed. Low-band 5G is best suited for providing broad coverage, while mid-band 5G can offer a good balance of coverage and capacity, and mmWave 5G is best suited for providing extremely high-speed connections in densely populated areas. 5G Rollout Status: According to a GSA report, around 70 countries had 5G networks as of June 2022, up from just 38 in mid-2020. Approximately 15 more have had 5G mobile technology deployed in part. It is expected that 5G will reach 1 billion users this year after just 3.5 years in use, compared with 4 years for 4G and 12 years for 3G. Source: Statista The rollout of 5G networks is ongoing, with different countries and regions at different stages of deployment. A top-level general overview of the status of the 5G rollout: In the United States, 5G networks have been deployed in many major cities, and all major carriers offer 5G services. However, coverage can be limited in some areas, and there is an ongoing debate about the use of certain frequency bands for 5G. In Europe, 5G networks have been deployed in many countries, with varying levels of coverage and adoption. The European Union has set a target for 5G to be available in all urban areas and major transport routes by 2025. In China, 5G networks have been rapidly deployed, with the country claiming to have the world's largest 5G network. The three major carriers have built over 1 million 5G base stations, covering over 98% of cities and urban areas. In other parts of the world, such as Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, 5G networks are at various stages of deployment, with some countries still in the early stages of planning and testing. Overall, the rollout of 5G networks is expected to continue over the coming years, with increasing coverage and adoption as more devices become 5G-compatible and more applications and services are developed to take advantage of the new technology. Source: Statista 5G New Radio Testing. How can SmartViser help? The deployment of 5G NR (New Radio) networks is ongoing around the world, with many countries and mobile network operators (MNOs) actively working on deploying 5G NR infrastructure and offering 5G NR services to their customers. The deployment of 5G NR networks involves several steps, including spectrum allocation, network planning and design, equipment procurement and installation, and testing and optimization. 5G testing is a critical part of the development and deployment of 5G networks and services and SmartViser has been supporting several Mobile Network operators across the world in their challenge to successfully deploy 5G Networks. Some of the areas SmartViser's Test Automation solution can support are: Network performance testing: This involves testing the performance of the 5G network, including throughput, latency, and reliability. User experience testing: This involves testing the user experience of 5G services, such as streaming video or playing games, to ensure that they meet user expectations and provide a superior quality of experience. Network coverage testing: This involves testing the coverage of the 5G network in different locations and environments to ensure that it provides reliable service to users. Do you want to know more? Contact us for a Free Trial of viSer Test Automation Please message us to arrange a chat on how test automation or our test services can help you Susie Siouti is the Chief Commercial Officer for SmartViser helping organisations in the Telecommunications industry offer superior end-user quality of experience and service with the introduction of innovative test automation products. Susie has 20 years of experience in the Telecoms industry and in that time has led teams across the world mainly in Testing and Compliance. Holding an MBA from Henley Business School brings a diverse set of skills and expertise, including business acumen, strategic thinking, financial management, sales and marketing expertise, leadership, and innovation. Susie joined SmartViser in 2016, is part of the internal steering committee, responsible for developing and implementing the company's commercial strategy and encouraging a customer-centric culture. The main mission is to help organizations to create value by offering better quality products and services by improving operational efficiency and innovation.

Christmas and New Year Message from SmartViser Rennes, France – December 2021 2021 has continued being a very challenging year severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Undoubtedly, our world has been deeply changed during this tubulous time and has impacted everyone in an unprecedented way. Our thoughts go out to anyone who has been personally impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. We have seen though, that vaccines and treatments have been developed in record time showing what can be achieved in a short time when businesses and governments work together to overcome one of the toughest challenges in recent years. What we're doing to keep everyone safe At SmartViser the health and well-being of our partners and staff have always been our top priority. Following the government guidelines in each country and the business continuity procedures that we have in place; we have allowed employees to work remotely, and every member of the team is fully set up and reachable to support our customers and partners across the world. There are also special protective measures for those who work in our lab. We do understand that many of you heavily rely on our products and services to keep your operations running smoothly and without interruption and the team will continue to work continuously to ensure minimum disruption. Reflection on 2021 Despite the many challenges that 2021 has brought it has been one of the busiest years for SmartViser and ViserMark. In terms of business, we have seen our customer base continue to grow and we have also expanded to new business sectors and geographical regions: We have started the first Mission Critical Audio MOS assessment on PTT (Push to Talk) with a Mobile Network Operator We have welcomed new OEMs using our test automation solution in all their global locations We are proud to onboard new MNOs in Europe and our first one in Canada, We have continued to support our customers during the SFR certification as an SFR accredited lab and are honoured to win the trust of new customers for this activity We have continued to expand our customer base in China and Japan, trust from MNOs working on 5 years contracts commitment. Expanded our territory in Canada and Latin America with five ongoing trials with Mobile Network Operators in that region Despite the travel limitation in 2021 we have also succeeded to expand our territory in Africa by starting a PoC with a Regulator in the region And last but not least Started Collaborating with Galaxie Media Alliance which includes PhonAndroid, Tom’s Guide France, TechRadar France, Tom’s Media Group. We are very pleased to have added Galaxie Media Alliance to our ever-growing Media network such as GSMArena, Les Numeriques, FrAndroid, DDay.it I am pleased that everyone’s hard work at SmartViser has contributed to an impressive 40% growth in 2021. Our R&D team has been working on several topics and brought some new key features to our test automation solution viSer. Among these were: Further improvement of the Remote Testing Function in our test automation solution viSer meaning testing can be triggered from any location Released the first IOS version to selected customers and plan to roll out to more customers in 2022 Released a new Web dashboard analytics the Viser Web Services Studio which allows you to build your dashboard with the data you want to monitor and analyse Enhanced the Audio MOS solution to cover OTT (like Viber, WhatsApp calls) as well as cellular calls Enhanced 5G capabilities for both SA and NSA ​Smartphone Battery Life and Efficiency Following the successful launch of ViserMark in 2020 we have continued to further fine-tune and bring new features that our customers and end-users will benefit from. In 2021 we have released three new labels in ViserMark. The world’s first battery efficiency label. In the last couple of years at SmartViser, we are on a mission to highlight the smartphone battery energy efficiency topic and work with manufacturers across the world to improve battery performance for smartphones and tablets. Our contribution to the industry has been recognised and I am very pleased to announce that we are officially working with the EU Commission to develop a solution for the Battery Energy Efficiency Index for smartphones and tablets based on the innovative test automation solution viSer. Meet us at MWC 2022 For 2022 will continue for the seventh time to exhibit at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from 28th February to 3rd March 2022. Our stand will be in Hall 5 French Tech Pavilion, Stand 5B4 - Booth 22. If you are planning to attend, please contact us for a meeting to introduce SmartViser and ViserMark and demonstrate some of the key features and capabilities. We will also be able to share the details of our collaboration with the EU on the Battery Energy Efficiency Index. I would like to say a personal thank you to everyone at SmartViser for your effort, hard work and commitment. My heartfelt thanks to all our customers, partners and friends for your continued support and trust throughout the year. I wish you all Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and prosperous year in 2022. Kind regards Gilles Ricordel CEO - SmartViser and ViserMark

SmartViser Press Release Date: 7th June 2021 SmartViser Test Automation solution empowers Galaxie Media to offer superior smartphone battery life reviews for their 11 million high-tech enthusiasts. Galaxie Media Alliance includes PhonAndroid, Tom’s Guide France, TechRadar France, Tom’s Hardware SmartViser, a leader in mobile test automation, today announced a new alliance with Galaxie Media. This brings together the best French sites dedicated to high-tech and innovation with SmartViser the expert in test automation solutions for Smartphone testing automation based on their app called viSer. SmartViser, by providing mobile test automation solutions is helping to shape the Smartphone industries to benefit from impactful test automation that can provide repeatable and trustable results. Combining best-in-class testing technologies, to test, monitor, benchmark and troubleshoot smartphone battery life and performance allows for superior insights into new smartphone usage patterns. The collaboration with Galaxie Media a true leader and expert in high-tech digital media and innovation brings us a wealth of knowledge to further develop the test automation to support battery life performance testing as well as other areas. Galaxie Media brings together the best French sites dedicated to high-tech and innovation topics. They strive to provide impactful content to their high-tech enthusiasts with valuable reviews that educate and influence buyers' decisions. To continue offering superior content they investigated adding automation in the smartphone battery review. Fully automating the testing ensures consistency, accuracy, and repeatability in their test process. SmartViser as a market leader in test automation with a wealth of expertise in battery performance testing was chosen to automate all the battery performance testing. Gilles Ricordel, CEO of SmartViser comments: “We are happy to be in an alliance with Galaxie Media who chose our test automation viSer for the battery life and performance testing. The partnership is an exciting one and both companies operate in very dynamic environments, where technology is innovative and fast-changing. The alliance brings together more than 11 million enthusiastic high-tech people every month, who can learn the latest on advancing smartphone technology development and benefit from the results of scientific test automation results. This integration will allow for the easy exchange of highly accurate and precise Smartphone testing automation data to provide exceptional insights and validating key areas of the Smartphone battery life and performance”. Galaxie Media highlights: “Thank you for the SmartViser proposal, we can run our battery autonomy tests in the best conditions. All different Android applications Viser, Viser Game, Viser Replay; have allowed us to implement our benchmark test cases used to test all different devices at PhonAndroid & Tom’s Guide. SmartViser has helped us to introduce even more accuracy in our tests and has made us faster in execution, and above all in daily efficiency" For more information about SmartViser please visit www.smartviser.com and www.visermark.com and for more information about Galaxie Media please visit https://galaxiemedia.fr About SmartViser: SmartViser with long telecoms expertise and customer-centric innovation has developed the standalone test automation suite viSer that allows OEMs, ODMs, Mobile Operators, MVNOs, Regulators and any company offering Telecom Services to test, benchmark, monitor, troubleshoot or measure QoS/QoE on devices, connectivity, and mobile network technology. SmartViser launched its first ViserMark Label to measure battery life performance translating mAh into straightforward battery life scores. Thus, allowing smartphone manufacturers to improve their battery life performance offering superior quality of experience for their end users. Headquartered in Rennes France and with an international presence, we are fully committed to supporting our customers and are proud to collaborate with key players in the industry. Our mission is to provide cutting edge innovation to help our customers succeed in today’s fast-evolving technologies and environments. About Galaxie Media: Power and expertise of high-tech digital media. The Galaxie Media alliance brings together the best French sites dedicated to high-tech and innovation. Galaxie Media offer to advertisers and their agencies include tailor-made marketing scenarios activating creative solutions in terms of media, content, commerce, and influence. The alliance reunites over 11 million high-tech enthusiasts every month. Among the sites and brands managed by the alliance are PhonAndroid, Tom’s Guide France, TechRadar France, Tom’s Hardware. Press Contact: Debbie Bouffler: debbie.bouffler@smartviser.com

Press Release Date: 26th June 2018 SmartViser, automated testing expert and innovative Serbian smartphone manufacturer Tesla are now working together to deliver superior products to international markets. SmartViser becomes Tesla’s automated testing solutions provider, in support of their plans to exceed their customers’ expectations with high-quality products. After a productive first meeting during the Mobile World Congress of Barcelona, SmartViser and Tesla decided to work together. SmartViser’s expertise and the alignment of the two companies’ visions, fine-tuned in their early exchanges, has quickly convinced Tesla that automated testing solutions can optimize their mobile and portable devices’ performance most effectively. Tesla, the innovative Serbian producer of smartphones and tablets, is presently focused on securing its presence in select country markets in Europe and Africa. The company is planning to announce availability in more countries, where it will compete against entrenched global brands. This is why SmartViser will now support Tesla in its ambition to optimise testing of its devices, in order to meet and exceed international customers’ expectations in terms of performance and user experience. Željko Djurić, Tesla’s Head of Research & Development department welcomes the partnership: “Thanks to SmartViser’s solutions, our testing team will focus on what matters most for our end users. We want to ensure we deliver the highest quality devices for our global market.” SmartViser has targeted the international market since it has been founded. It is now one step closer to establishing a presence in the entire European market, thanks to its first entry into the Balkan region, with Tesla. Gilles Ricordel, CEO SmartViser highlights: “This new collaboration with Tesla highlights the need for automation solutions globally. It’s a piece of very positive news, one that encourages our company to pursue its efforts to go further in our global ambition” About SmartViser SmartViser with long telecoms expertise and customer-centric innovation has developed the standalone test automation suite viSer that allows OEMs, ODMs, Mobile Operators, MVNOs, Regulators and any company offering Telecom Services to test, benchmark, monitor, troubleshoot or measure QoS/QoE on devices, connectivity, and mobile network technology. SmartViser launched its first ViserMark Label to measure battery life performance translating mAh into straightforward battery life scores. Thus, allowing smartphone manufacturers to improve their battery life performance offering superior quality of experience for their end users. Headquartered in Rennes France and with an international presence, we are fully committed to supporting our customers and are proud to collaborate with key players in the industry. Our mission is to provide cutting edge innovation to help our customers succeed in today’s fast-evolving technologies and environments. You can find more information about SmartViser and its innovative software on the Web at www.smartviser.com and ViserMark at: https://www.visermark.com Press Contact: Debbie Bouffler: debbie.bouffler@smartviser.com

Press Release - Brussels Date: 1st February 2018 The fast-growing French scaleup, SmartViser has joined EIT Digital to accelerate its development plans and access new European markets and financing. SmartViser has developed an all-in-one test solution. Their Smart Virtual User solution tests and improves the customer’s experience with smartphones and networks. The daily use of smartphones is regularly spoiled by complaints about devices and networks. SmartViser helps telecom professionals achieve the quality and performance expected by their customers. The solution provides an overview of the quality of service from the point of view of the mobile, regardless of the manufacturer and the network. From battery performance to tape speed or network coverage - the viSer™ application accurately records relevant performance indicators in the lab or in the field. In the summer of 2017, it tested the quality of the 4G network on the new ParisRennes *high-speed line Gilles Ricordel, CEO and Co-founder of SmartViser declares: "Our market is global. By joining EIT Digital's accelerator, SmartViser will benefit from support from the organisation's Access to Market team. Following our fundraising, we must quickly become a reference for automated testing for all telecom players. Our solutions and our offers have been approved in France. We must duplicate them around the world. Therefore, we are very pleased to benefit from the expertise of EIT Digital to help us develop our presence in Europe." Specialist in the assessment of the performance of telecommunication networks, the Rennes-based company Smartviser recently announced fundraising of €1.2m to strengthen its international development. Created in 2014 by Gilles Ricordel and Xavier Frère, SmartViser today employs 13 employees, for €500,000 in turnover. About SmartViser SmartViser with long telecoms expertise and customer-centric innovation has developed the standalone test automation suite viSer that allows OEMs, ODMs, Mobile Operators, MVNOs, Regulators and any company offering Telecom Services to test, benchmark, monitor, troubleshoot or measure QoS/QoE on devices, connectivity, and mobile network technology. SmartViser launched its first ViserMark Label to measure battery life performance translating mAh into straightforward battery life scores. Thus, allowing smartphone manufacturers to improve their battery life performance offering superior quality of experience for their end-users. Headquartered in Rennes France and with an international presence, we are fully committed to supporting our customers and are proud to collaborate with key players in the industry. Our mission is to provide cutting edge innovation to help our customers succeed in today’s fast-evolving technologies and environments. You can find more information about SmartViser and its innovative software on the Web at www.smartviser.com and ViserMark at: https://www.visermark.com Press Contact: info@smartviser.com

Press Release Date: October 2017 SmartViser, founded in 2014, specialising in solutions that evaluate performance in telecommunications, is pleased to announce that they have been successful in obtaining 1.2M€ of Capital Investment. The lead investor in the funding round are Breizh Up, the Business Angels Logoden Participations and Crédit Agricole Ille et Vilaine Expansion including historic founders of the company. SmartViser was supported by its bank partners Bpifrance, la Caisse régionale du Crédit Agricole d’Ille-et-Vilaine, BNP Paribas and CIC Ouest – Haute Bretagne Entreprises, in successfully attracting the capital investment. SmartViser, a cutting edge company in automation serving telecom professionals and users SmartViser, a company with innovative technology, specialises in the development of solutions that evaluate the Quality of Experience (QoE) and Quality of Service (QoS). The solutions are used to test devices and networks from the development phase up to release: Fully automated testing and reporting, the solution offers maximum time optimization for manufacturers, operators, test laboratories, retailers and media. Reliable and fast, it allows to cover several use cases, which enable quick development and delivery of unique solutions, products and services to the market. In the last 3 years, SmartViser has been successful in gaining the trust of several telecom leaders, (operators, manufacturers, retailers and media), not only in France but also in Europe with the support of a great team of 13 employees. The raised funds will allow strategic expansion to international markets, fast innovation and extension of the product line offering The raised capital will allow global market penetration. Gilles RICORDEL, CEO and founder of SmartViser comments: "Our market is global, so we have to become very quickly a reference in automated testing for every telecom leader. Our solutions and offerings have been approved and gained a lot of trust in France, we now have to replicate this on an international scale” It will also support the fast innovation and development towards other connected systems. Xavier FRERE, CTO and founder of SmartViser explains: "We bring a different, innovative approach to the testing profession by optimizing end to end different activities, from the development to the analysis. We want our customers to focus on quality by reducing the time spent executing the tests. This approach, which combines the best of the actual technologies including processed data and access to the reports in the cloud, is well received. Our next aim is to open our platform and make it available in other domains” Stephane LEFEVRE-SAULI, Investment Director at Sofimac Innovation says: “ SmartViser is a young innovative company based in the Breton territory, which is targeting major international accounts with their cutting edge innovation. The company’s profile fully matches our funds’ DNA” Christian GATEAU, General Secretary at Logoden Participations: “Logoden Participations’ members who invested in SmartViser were convinced by the quality of the teamwork, the efficiency of the innovative solutions and the commercial perspectives in France and abroad" Bertrand MUSELET, President of Crédit Agricole Ille et Vilaine Expansion adds: "As a new actor in the investment capital, we are pleased and proud to support SmartViser’s commercial development and to spread the Breton expertise in telecoms both in France and abroad” About Breizh Up: Formed in November 2015 by the Brittany Region and managed by Sofimac Innovation, Breizh Up, is an organization that supports Breton companies to grow and innovate. Breizh Up aims to encourage the involvement of private investors with whom they also co-invest to finance more innovative companies that guarantee the jobs of tomorrow. Its capital of 10 M€, fully owned by the Region, will reach 20 M€ by 2020 thanks to the mobilization of European funds (ERDF). Their objective is to support over 40 companies in the 5 years with funds ranging between 200 000€ and 750 000€. Leran more: www.breizhup.bretagne.bzh About Sofimac Innovation: Sofimac Innovation is an independent investment management company certified by the AMF and dedicated to technological and innovative investment. Based in Paris, Lyon, Rennes and Aix-en-Provence, for nearly 40 years, Sofimac Innovation has been a major player in French innovation capital. The team of professionals and entrepreneurs has recognized expertise in the fields of life sciences, digital technology and environmental technologies. Thanks to a network of loyal institutional and industrial partners, Sofimac Innovation has a range of investment funds allowing intervention at all stages of development of the company ranging from € 500K to € 3M. Sofimac Innovation benefits from historical institutional and private subscriber’s networks, at the first row which appears as Bpifrance and the French Government via the FNA in the environment of the FNA an investment program for future. Today Sofirmac Innovation manages more than 400 million euro assets, through 8 funds, invested in more than 80 companies. About Logoden Participations: Logoden Participations is an association of Business Angels from Ille-and-Vilaine, created in 2005 and has around 80 members. They are CEOs, active retired and have capital available in short term. They are professionals who invest in young innovative companies with a strong potential for growth. They support them by bringing their expertise and experience in technical, commercial and economic aspects. A propos de Crédit Agricole Ille et Vilaine Expansion : Crédit Agricole Ille and Vilaine Expansion is a branch of capital investment of Caisse régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel d’Ille-and-Vilaine, dedicated to seed capital and to development of small and medium innovative companies in their territory and evolving on the area of growth of Crédit Agricole (Agroalimentary, real estate, ENR, Health, New Technologies, Tourism and sea). About SmartViser SmartViser with long telecoms expertise and customer-centric innovation has developed the standalone test automation suite viSer that allows OEMs, ODMs, Mobile Operators, MVNOs, Regulators and any company offering Telecom Services to test, benchmark, monitor, troubleshoot or measure QoS/QoE on devices, connectivity, and mobile network technology. SmartViser launched its first ViserMark Label to measure battery life performance translating mAh into straightforward battery life scores. Thus, allowing smartphone manufacturers to improve their battery life performance offering superior quality of experience for their end-users. Headquartered in Rennes France and with an international presence, we are fully committed to supporting our customers and are proud to collaborate with key players in the industry. Our mission is to provide cutting edge innovation to help our customers succeed in today’s fast-evolving technologies and environments. You can find more information about SmartViser and its innovative software on the Web at www.smartviser.com and ViserMark at: https://www.visermark.com Press Contact: info@smartviser.com