Keysight, a maker of electronic measurement instruments, Tuesday announced its plans to acquire Anite, a U.K.-based leading supplier of test and measurement solutions to the international wireless market for approximately £388 million (~US$606 million). Anite which is based in Fleet, UK, is a global supplier of software-centric solutions that enable 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.
Ron Nersesian, Keysight president and CEO
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.