The Tecore lab, which opened during the ribbon cutting for the College of Engineering and Computer Science's new green building, will include a live mobile network that can be leveraged for conducting demonstrations and other testing purposes using standards like GSM and CDMA. This is expected to enable students, faculty and representatives of major cellular carriers to collaborate on education, research and development of innovative new services, and applications such as Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and managed access.
Tecore Networks has donated over $1 million in equipment and endowments to fund research and development and general lab operational expenses. This ensures that the Tecore Networks Wireless Laboratory will serve as a multi-technology learning center supporting higher education in the United States.
Jay Salkini, Tecore’s President and CEO, as well as FAU alumnus and Hall of Fame inductee, emphasized the need for technology, which stands for American competitiveness. He pointed out the need for future generations to maintain that strength for the long term.
“FAU provided me with the technical education that helped me launch my career. I am delighted to be able to give back to my alma mater by providing a platform for today’s students to further their education in an applied manner,” said Salkini.
November 9, 2010