developed by Forsk, an independent software company providing software solutions to the wireless communications industry since 1987.
 
Atoll is flexible multi-technology network design platform that supports wireless operators throughout the network lifecycle, from initial design to densification and optimization.
 
Atoll WiMAX is an advanced WiMAX and Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) network planning tool developed in cooperation with WiMAX equipment manufacturers. It supports the IEEE 802.16d and the evolving IEEE 802.16e standards. It also supports advanced antenna diversity systems, such as Adaptive Antenna Systems (AAS) and Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO).
 
The terms of the current agreement includes, Atoll licenses and related services, as well as a strategic partnership on the evolution of the WiMAX planning and optimization features in Atoll.
 
Forsk unveiled the first version of Atoll, its Windows-based RF planning solution in 1997. Since then, Atoll has remained the most advanced RF planning platform supporting all current and future major wireless technologies.
 
Some of the reputed operators and vendors who use Atoll include AT&T, Vodafone, Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei, Motorola, and Nortel  Networks.
 
Headquartered in Toulouse, France, Forsk markets Atoll through its offices in France, USA and China and a world-wide network of distributors and partners.
 

Source:TMCnet