Tektronix's new launch
Tektronix has launched its M366plus Release 5.0 GSM Quality Analyzer enabling network operators and manufacturers to measure voice, data and fax quality in GSM networks. GSMobile operators can now ensure quality of service and solve the problems of the customer with the M366plus quality analyzer. The M366plus Release 5.0analyzer includes a fixed-based station with one or more mobile stations that generate around eight end-to-end connections between PSTN, GSM, DCS and PCS networks. By testing specific parameters in the voice channel, the analyzer can identify trouble spots and provide objective measurements of end users' perception of voice quality.

WWWizards multimedia club
NRI start-up company Athome Multimedia Ltd has kicked off operations offering a complete multimedia package for home users. Similar to a club, the service christened `WWWizards' offers membership benefits at monthly subscription fees. Options include a package with a branded multimedia PC (presently being procured from HCL), choice of CD-ROMs, home tutorial service, trouble-shooting, et al. There is a membership option for those who own computers too. The company's website, www.wizardsathome.com, can be accessed for information. Set up in Bangalore by NRI Raj Shekhar Agrawal, the company has plans to expand operations to other cities in thenear future.

Electronic voting machines
Electronic voting machines would be put to use in Mumbai and Thane city in the forthcoming assembly polls in Maharashtra, chief election officer DK Shankaran has said. Shankaran said Mumbai had 8,000 polling booths while there were around 800 in Thane city. There were around 10,000 electronic voting machines in the state and if need be additional machines could be requisitioned from other states, Shankaran said.