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Spectra2 Helps Operators Transition to Next-Gen Networks

May 14, 2012

By Rachel Ramsey, TMCnet Web Editor


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Tektronix Communications (News - Alert) is helping operators make the transition to next-generation networks with the newly enhanced, award-winning Spectra2 core network test solution. Tektronix is a renowned provider of customer experience, network test and service assurance solutions.


To ensure the end-to-end quality of network and services, equipment manufacturers and operators need to fully characterize and test their networks, subsystems and new network elements to ensure that they operate properly and within specification under loaded conditions that simulate real-world traffic.

Spectra2 is a software-only test solution that provides high capacity IP signaling and media testing in the field. Call scenarios from the field can be captured and imported directly to a Spectra2 server in the lab.

The release of Spectra2 8.0 will provide equipment manufacturers and network operators with exceptional performance with the required flexibility to fully characterize and test their legacy and next-generation network elements and sub-systems. Key highlights of the Spectra2 8.0 include new high performance 3U chassis, new text extension module for field portability, new productivity features, auto-scripting and raw media injection.

"As operators transition from legacy TDM to all-IP networks, innovative solutions are required that can bridge both legacy and next-generation technology domains to ensure a smooth transition for the operator and their customers," said Chris Buhlmann, vice president and general manager, core test business, Tektronix Communications. "With overall improved performance, new hardware modules, flexible chassis options, and as the only integrated solution on the market that can test IMS, NGN, VoIP and legacy PSTN technologies, Spectra2 V8.0 meets the needs of the market for the next wave of application and media growth in the connected world."

The increasing complexity and functionality of network components that are being designed for use in multi-vendor and multi-protocol environments is accelerating the need for a high-performance functional and load test system that allows engineers to more accurately test and optimize their components under real-world conditions before they move to production, where errors are considerably more expensive to fix. The Spectra2 release will play a big role in helping manufacturers with this.

The growth in power consumption has policy makers around the world focusing on having power utilities deploy smart grids. They also need to understand the critical role in the transition to the smart use of electricity that leverages the capabilities of next-generation communications networks can and must play to maximize smart grids functionality.

A recent publication by Alcatel-Lucent (News - Alert) offers a practical approach to the challenges and opportunities that exist in the transition to the smart grid, including incorporating green energy, improving power delivery and engaging customers in energy management.




Edited by Braden Becker

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