RGB Networks Overcomes IPTV Complexities with Advanced Video Test Solutions from...

RGB Networks Overcomes IPTV Complexities with Advanced Video Test Solutions
from Spirent(R) Communications

Spirent TestCenter Hypermetrics(TM) Provides Network Video Processing Leader
with Unsurpassed Realism, Performance and Scalability

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirent Communications plc (LSE:
SPT), a global leader in network testing, today announced that RGB Networks,
the leader in network video processing, selected the award-winning Spirent
TestCenter(TM) platform to facilitate the testing of RGB's IPTV solutions.
Additionally, RGB chose the Spirent TestCenter Hypermetrics(TM) Application
Performance module to conduct the industry's highest performance Layer 4-7,
security and vulnerability assessment tests.

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The emergence of IP video solutions and services over traditional telco and
cable networks and over the Internet through services such Netflix, Hulu.com,
YouTube and others has increased level of complexity associated with testing
related equipment. Many test systems, unable to accommodate the needs of
equipment manufacturers, impact the ability to ship products on time.
Fortunately, RGB Networks understood that Spirent could help to tackle these
challenges.

"Spirent's solutions allow us to conduct tests in a realistic network and user
environment with a unique mix of traffic while reducing the time associated
with successfully completing such efforts," said Charles Corablis, vice
president of Engineering, RGB Networks. "Unlike other products, Spirent
addresses port density, high performance and critical aspect of realism
required to ensure the highest Quality of Experience (QoE) for IPTV services."

The high density, multi-core architecture of Spirent TestCenter Hypermetrics
provides RGB Networks with scalability and performance along with the
capability to reallocate processing power to conduct the complex testing
associated with IPTV. The emphasis on performance and application realism
rather than just port density enables test engineers to invest in a single
solution for all their testing needs while reducing capital expenses and
operating within the constraints of limited budgets.

"While there are other products on the market, RGB Networks' decision to use
Spirent test equipment demonstrates the value and unsurpassed capabilities we
bring to the table," said Ahmed Murad, general manager, Multimedia
Applications Solutions Group at Spirent Communications. "By continuing to
deliver the most complete set of offerings, we help enable companies such as
RGB to introduce technologically advanced solutions that are not only reliable
but rich in features and functionality."

Communications industry leaders also depend on multi-functional, comprehensive
solutions from Spirent to help ensure that the multi-play networks and
multi-technology platforms of tomorrow deliver the QoE which service providers
demand today. Testing the converged network is a strategic imperative for
service providers and network equipment manufacturers to reduce churn and
increase revenue potential.

Spirent offers other modules for its TestCenter platform including the
Hypermetrics Converged (CV) and Hypermetrics Converged Multi-play (CM). These
modules, along with Hypermetrics AP, support a robust and scalable test
platform with a flexible user experience for conducting end-to-end Layer 2-7
multi-play testing at gigabit or 10gigabit line rates.

Demonstration of Spirent TestCenter family of solutions can be viewed at Booth
#202 at IPTV World Forum, London, March 25 -27. For more information visit
www.spirent.com/go/hypermetrics.

About RGB Networks
RGB Networks delivers extremely high-density, flexible video processing
solutions that enable video service providers to deliver highly targeted and
personalized video content at considerably lower costs than conventional
solutions. Based on its unique Video Intelligence Architecture(TM) (VIA),
RGB's VIA product family simplifies management and delivers scalable,
multi-function capability in a single, programmable platform, allowing video
service providers to leverage existing infrastructure, while building an
advanced foundation to meet the needs of the rapidly growing market for
personalized video services. For more information about RGB Networks and its
unique video processing solutions, please visit www.rgbnetworks.com.

About Spirent Communications plc
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SOURCE Spirent Communications plc

Sailaja Tennati of Spirent Communications, +1-770-432-3225,
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