Tektronix Extends IMS and TISPAN Core Network Test Capabilities with Spectra2 Enhancements

Tektronix Extends IMS and TISPAN Core Network Test Capabilities with Spectra2
Enhancements
Spectra2 6.3 Offers Increased Monitoring Capability, Expanded Media Portfolio
and Extensive Testing Support

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix Communications, a
leading worldwide provider of communications network management and
diagnostics solutions, today announced the availability of the Spectra2 6.3
Core Network Test Solution software release, which offers comprehensive
testing for IMS and TISPAN networks.
With network equipment and service providers increasingly looking to
provide differentiated services over next-generation network infrastructure,
the need for comprehensive test solutions is key to delivering reliable
services.
"Spectra2's legacy of success with PSTN and VoIP networks provides a solid
foundation for extending the solution to provide test coverage in
next-generation IMS and TISPAN networks," said Richard Kenedi, General Manager
of Function and Load Diagnostics, Tektronix Communications. "Our goal is to
provide a test solution at the opening of the TISPAN market window. Spectra2
6.3 positions Tektronix as the leader in TISPAN support while continuing to
provide world-class solutions for IMS and legacy technologies. Tektronix'
Spectra2 'all-in-one' platform has and will continue to satisfy real-world
customer needs with a solution that is flexible, reliable and easy to use."
Tektronix' enhanced Spectra2 6.3 software release introduces policy
management testing for IMS and TISPAN networks, complementing a mature
DIAMETER solution with support for the Gq/Gq' and Rq Interfaces. Spectra2 6.3
offers powerful element simulation capabilities of the next generation Policy
Decision elements such as the PDF, SPDF, CSCF and A-RACF and further
complements its capability to test IMS Core, VoIP, and PSTN networks.
The Spectra2 6.3 release also implements load testing support for the
TISPAN (Megaco V3) la interface. Users are provided with the ability to test
and monitor enforcement of local policies at border elements to control
bandwidth and session based media traffic. The Spectra2 6.3 release
introduces support for Enhanced Variable Rate Codec (EVRC) based media
streams, an extension of the Spectra2 media solution set which includes
functional and load testing coupled with Quality of Service reporting. This
user-friendly feature provides comprehensive call control and media
capabilities in a single system.
Learn more about the solution by visiting: http://www.tek.com.
About Tektronix' Spectra2 Protocol Analyzer
The Spectra2 is a comprehensive solution that includes monitoring,
functional testing, and load generation for the full range of IP, IMS and
legacy network elements and media (voice, data and video). Spectra2 also
offers increased productivity with improved converged network testing
capabilities, including the ability to monitor and generate ISDN and perform
Multi-protocol Call Tracing and Failed Call Analysis. All powerful
capabilities are delivered in the same integrated, portable format.
About Tektronix Communications
Tektronix Communications provides network operators and equipment
manufacturers around the world an unparalleled suite of network diagnostics
and management solutions for fixed, mobile, IP and converged multi-service
networks. This comprehensive set of solutions support a range of architectures
and applications such as LTE, fixed mobile convergence, IMS, broadband
wireless access, WiMAX, VoIP and triple play, including IPTV. Tektronix
Communications is headquartered in Richardson, Texas. Learn more about the
company's test, measurement and network monitoring solutions by visiting:
http://www.tek.com/communications.
Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade
names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
SOURCE Tektronix Communications

Alisha Goff of Tektronix Communications, +1-469-330-4405,
alisha.goff@tektronix.com