FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TÜV Rheinland, a testing and certification leader at the forefront of interoperability, performance and safety in the globally connected world, today announced it has been formally listed by the Bluetooth SIG as an official Bluetooth® Qualification Test Facility (BQTF). The recognition validates TUV Rheinland of North America’s expertise in certifying wireless devices using Bluetooth technology.
With the addition of a BQTF to TÜV Rheinland’s North America comprehensive test portfolio, TÜV Rheinland is equipped to provide testing solutions to manufacturers of wireless devices.
“Becoming a BQTF is critical for TÜV Rheinland and our customers,” said Sarb Shelopal, Global Director of Wireless and IoT Testing at TÜV Rheinland. “With the rise of smart, connected devices, product configuration has become much more complex as even very simple products are now configured with multiple technologies such as Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, Sigfox, OCF, WiSUN, OpenADR, IP500 and many others. Now, TÜV Rheinland can state proudly that it covers one of the most important technologies in the industry, Bluetooth.”
TÜV Rheinland services for Bluetooth enabled devices include:
- Pre-qualification testing during the R&D phase to gather data about product’s potential behavior in the operating environment.
- Interoperability services to prove a product’s ability to meet consumer expectations for installation and use.
- In-country regulatory testing and approval.
- Submission preparation and procedural assistance.
With experienced Bluetooth Qualification Consultants (BQC) serving at its IoT Excellence Center in California, TÜV Rheinland provides numerous Bluetooth manufacturers with support for successful qualification and listing of their products following the rules of the Bluetooth SIG Qualification Program.
For more information about TÜV Rheinland’s Bluetooth device testing and qualification service, please contact the company toll-free at 1-TUV-RHEINLAND (1-888-743-4652) or visit http://education.tuv.com/resources/global-wireless-testing.
About TÜV Rheinland:
TÜV Rheinland is a global leader in independent inspection services, founded 145 years ago. The group maintains a worldwide presence with 19,700 employees; annual turnover is more than EUR 1.9 billion. The independent experts stand for quality and safety for people, technology and the environment in nearly all aspects of life. TÜV Rheinland inspects technical equipment, products and services, oversees projects, and helps to shape processes and information security for companies. Its experts train people in a wide range of careers and industries. To this end, TÜV Rheinland employs a global network of approved labs, testing and education centres. Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact to promote sustainability and combat corruption. Website: www.tuv.com