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A new monitoring system supporting LTE networks is now available from Tektronix Communications. K2Air collects data with a digital RF interface.

“Despite the impact of the declining global economy, LTE technology development and market progress are accelerating at an increased speed,” said Martin Kuerzinger, VP and GM Test & Optimization, Tektronix Communications. “Tektronix Communications strives to provide customers with the most updated, relevant solutions supporting wired and mobile standards, including LTE. Consumers expect the latest services and applications, and therefore it is imperative for network suppliers and operators not only to remain one step ahead, but maintain the highest levels of quality as these new services are commercially deployed.”

According to the company:

The K2Air probe provides deep dive insight into air interface performance and key eNodeB functionality that cannot be monitored on the LTE wireline interfaces. The probe is fully integrated with Tektronix Communications’ protocol monitoring solutions for performance test and monitoring in lab verification and live network-troubleshooting environments; it provides seamless, fully correlated LTE wireless and wireline monitoring.

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Tektronix Communications joined in the fun of Global MSF Interoperability 2008 event. The event promotes multivendor interoperability and the advancement of monitoring and test solutions for multiservice networks.

According to the company:

At GMI 2008, Tektronix Communications monitored both voice and video services simultaneously in the access and core networks. Building on its heritage of innovation and industry leadership in next-generation network monitoring, Tektronix Communications used its Unified Assurance suite of solutions including GeoProbe and Advanced Performance Monitoring (APM) for network monitoring in a multiservice environment.

“Participation in GMI 2008 showcases Tektronix’ commitment to meeting service operators’ needs as they migrate towards multiservice environments,” said Mark Driedger, Vice President and General Manager, Network Management, Tektronix Communications. “However, there is a great deal of complexity that needs to be managed in a multiservice environment in order to ensure a high quality of service, which is fundamental to customer retention and reduced churn. In this environment, a monitoring solution that supports open standards and vendor interoperability is crucial for network operators to leverage the highest return on their network investments.”

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ip.access Ltd. is going to use the G35 protocol analyzer from Tektronix Communications to provide simulation of UMTS core networks to UMTS Femto as well as Macro Radio Access Networks to test their femtocell access point elements.

“Tektronix’ G35 test platform gives us a reliable simulation solution to test our pioneering femtocell technology, and enables us to enrich our test environment with core network capabilities without needing to buy and maintain an expensive core network infrastructure,” said Dr. Nick Johnson, CTO of ip.access. “The addition of UMTS core network simulation is critical to the commercial availability of our femtocell solutions in time for anticipated operator deployments in early 2009.”

ip.access is creating a femtocell technology solution that features enhanced mobile voice, video and data services for effective indoor communications.

“With the G35, Tektronix offers the industry’s most comprehensive functional and load test environment and broadest range of test interfaces,” said Richard Kenedi, General Manager, Function & Load Diagnostics, Tektronix Communications. “This is an essential requirement for ip.access in their delivery of leading-edge femtocell network infrastructure solutions.”

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BEAVERTON, Ore., – Tektronix, Inc. (NYSE: TEK), a leading worldwide provider of communications network management and diagnostics solutions, announces the availability of Spectra2 XL, its enhanced Spectra2 VoIP and IMS test platform. Spectra2 XL offers customers a new platform with up to an 800 percent increase in load generation capacity for SIP testing, as well as increased capacity for the testing of other VoIP and IMS protocols.

Spectra2 XL builds on the scalable, easy-to-use and multi-user Spectra2 platform, adding capabilities to address the test challenges of maturing VoIP networks while accommodating the needs of the emerging IMS market. Spectra2 XL leverages the same Spectra2 footprint, software and interfaces with the added ability to generate more test call traffic under real-life scenario conditions with speed and accuracy.

"Spectra 2 has been the test platform of choice for VoIP, IMS and converged networks functional and load test. We continue to evolve Spectra2 with customers in mind, creating test environments to meet their changing test needs and goals for introducing new technologies, " said Richard Kenedi, General Manager, Network Diagnostics, Tektronix. "With Spectra2 XL, Tektronix raises the bar by providing customers increased performance and productivity with improved processing and faster response times to accommodate testing of next generation VoIP and IMS networks."

In addition, Tektronix announces its continued commitment to IMS, VoIP and converged test with its Spectra2 6.1 software release. The release provides new protocols and the introduction of additional multi-rate codec support in its tester, generator and media Quality of Service applications.

Tektronix showcased Spectra2 XL at Fall VON in Boston, October 30-31. Learn more about Spectra2 XL by visiting the Tektronix booth # 655 or by visiting www.tektronix.com/Spectra2.

Source: voipcentral.org

US-based Tektronix, which has a strong base in the test, measurement and measuring industry for its international standard oscilloscopes, logic analyzer, both video and mobile test protocol equipment has all set to acquire Minacom International Inc. for $27 million in cash. The two companies have reached out an agreement on the acquisition this week.

Minacom develops Service Level Test Systems for the Telephone Companies, Cable MSOs, VoIP Service providers and Large Private Network Operators.

Its automated test systems help maintain the integrity and quality of large-scale multi-service deployments, including Voice, VoIP, Caller ID, Voicemail, Conferencing, Fax, Dial-Up Modem, Video Conferencing, and IP Services from Ping and DNS to Audio & Video RTP Streaming.

Tektronix has acquired Minacom to integrate the testing companys active-prove technology into its test suite for telecom and cable-TV networks.

Source: voipcentral.org

Tektronix Inc made a statement that BellSouth will set up the GeoProbe voice-over-IP or VoIP monitoring solution from Tektronix’ Unified Assurance throughout its IP network.

GeoProbe will provide end-to-end performance monitoring to BellSouth. It will not only enable the rapid troubleshooting but also identifications of service degradations and network problem, which will influence VoIP service quality.

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