Router-Integrated StreamScope eRM Improves the Scale, Performance and
Reliability of Video Monitoring; Enables Reduced Total Cost of Ownership Through
Operational Efficiency
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR), the leader in high-performance networking,
today introduced StreamScope eRM, an integrated video monitoring and analysis
solution for its M and MX Series routers. StreamScope eRM enables network
operators to perform deep, application-layer video stream quality monitoring
within edge routing infrastructure, which improves performance and scale, and
can lower total cost of ownership (TCO) through simplified network design and
operations-with increased power and space efficiency.
The ability to monitor and analyze MPEG streams in real-time is critical to
ensuring the quality of video services over cable, wireless and IPTV networks.
Traditionally, comprehensive video monitoring functionality required dedicated
appliances that are challenging to implement cost-efficiently without
compromising performance, scale or network operations. By fully integrating
comprehensive video monitoring capabilities within the high-performance Juniper
Networks M and MX Series platforms and JUNOS Software, StreamScope eRM
eliminates the need for video monitoring specific appliances-and greatly
improves the performance, reliability and scalability of video monitoring
solutions.
"The increasing prominence of IP transport in video delivery networks creates
new challenges around quality assurance," said Ian Olgeirson, senior analyst,
SNL Kagan. "It`s absolutely crucial that operators ensure the high value of
content for which they are being paid a premium without adding undue complexity
to the network."
Developed using Juniper`s Partner Solution Development Platform (PSDP), the
StreamScope eRM offering builds upon the technology of Triveni Digital, a
leading provider of digital signal monitoring and analysis solutions and
subsidiary of LG Electronics (LGE), to deliver a comprehensive MPEG analysis
solution that is qualified, sold and supported by Juniper Networks. Juniper
Networks PSDP enables customers and partners to develop specialized, value-added
applications on its best-in-class JUNOS Software. These specialized applications
can be used in individual customers` networks or, as in the case of StreamScope
eRM, sold and supported as Juniper product offerings after undergoing extensive
validation testing by Juniper Networks. By delivering applications that are
tightly integrated with JUNOS and run directly on Juniper routing platforms, the
PSDP enables customers to purchase a broader portfolio of end-to-end solutions
through Juniper`s direct and indirect channels.
"Service providers need to be more proactive at managing high-bandwidth video
traffic, and the integration of video analysis and monitoring into routing
platforms can accomplish this with maximum scale and performance," said Ray
Mota, chief research officer, Synergy Research Group. "In addition, this
announcement exemplifies the value of Juniper`s PSDP to provide customers with
offerings that are built on best-in-class technology, fully integrated with the
router infrastructure, and delivered at the right time to meet market demands."
StreamScope eRM will be supported on both M Series and MX Series routers, and is
an important element of Juniper`s Intelligent Services Edge portfolio, which
leverages Juniper Networks` unmatched architectural integrity to support
flexible services and service velocity, with enhanced operational efficiency.
This comprehensive router integrated video analysis capability uniquely enables
StreamScope eRM to rapidly identify potential quality issues at multiple levels,
from the network layer through the MPEG layer.
Because StreamScope eRM can be seamlessly integrated into existing Juniper
routers, customers will be able to leverage deployed M and MX Series platforms
to deliver integrated video monitoring and analysis capabilities, providing
investment protection and lower TCO, while ensuring superior scalability. With
support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet links, StreamScope eRM is offered with up to 10
times the scalability of many typical video monitoring appliances. Additionally,
the tight coupling with JUNOS forwarding and control planes ensures simple,
unified device and network management.
"Video monitoring is an increasingly critical capability for cable operators and
IPTV and wireless providers, as customer expectations for high-quality video
entertainment continue to grow," said Manoj Leelanivas, senior vice president
and general manager of the Edge Aggregation Business Unit, Juniper Networks. "By
increasing the scalability, performance and efficiency of video monitoring and
driving down TCO, StreamScope eRM raises the bar for video assurance solutions;
and is a powerful testament to the open innovation fostered by our Partner
Solution Development Platform."
StreamScope eRM is expected to be available as an optional feature for the MX
and M Series in 2H09. Juniper Networks` booth (3245) at The Cable Show (April
1-3 in Washington, D.C.) will feature a live demonstration of StreamScope eRM.
About Juniper Networks
Juniper Networks, Inc. is the leader in high-performance networking. Juniper
offers a high-performance network infrastructure that creates a responsive and
trusted environment for accelerating the deployment of services and applications
over a single network. This fuels high-performance businesses. Additional
information can be found at www.juniper.net.
Juniper Networks, JUNOS and the Juniper Networks logo are registered trademarks
of Juniper Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Triveni
Digital and StreamScope are trademarks of Triveni Digital. All other trademarks,
service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks are the
property of their respective owners.
Juniper Networks, Inc.
Brendan Hayes, 978-589-0230 (Media Relations)
bhayes@juniper.net
Lisa Chiorello, 408-936-6123 (Investor Relations)
lisac@juniper.net
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