EXFO and RAD have announced a unique joint solution that
allows for integrated end-to-end and segment-to-segment monitoring
of data networks.
QUEBEC CITY, May 22,
2012 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX: EXF) and
RAD Data Communications announced today the availability of their
new integrated solution for end-to-end monitoring of data networks.
This solution will lower operators' capital expenses (CAPEX) by
reducing network implementation time dramatically—from months to
weeks or even days. As well, the joint solution slashes operational
expenses by enabling faster and more detailed fault diagnoses and
reduced mean-time-to-repair (MTTR). By integrating RAD network
interface devices (NIDs) with EXFO's Brix System service assurance
solution, network operators can now access a wider range of metrics
than ever before, all collected and correlated on a single,
Web-based system. This unique joint solution allows operators to
monitor and test the performance of their services end-to-end and
on a per-segment basis, without requiring expensive or
time-consuming custom development for integration of multiple
monitoring systems. The result for operators is faster
troubleshooting and improved operational efficiency, all while
leveraging their existing equipment from both companies.
"This solution allows operators to monitor their
networks from end to end and correlates all the relevant metrics in
one integrated system," said Claudio
Mazzuca, Vice-President of EXFO's Service Assurance
Division. "Until now this was only possible if operators stitched
these metrics together using expensive customized software. By
integrating NIDs from RAD into the Brix System, we can reduce the
complexity of any operator's OSS and thus reduce their OPEX".
The joint solution also supports performance
testing directly from NID to NID, enabling operators to segment the
network for active monitoring and troubleshooting purposes. "The
result is an extremely fast and cost-effective solution that can
automatically collect, analyze and correlate NID data," said
Shoval Bolotin, RAD's Director of
Product Management. "The operator gets the full benefits of RAD's
advanced ETX family of NIDs with traffic engineering, advanced
diagnostic and synchronization features all fully integrated into
their service assurance solution. This completely eliminates the
costly and time-consuming custom development that is often required
to correlate this data into the operator's OSS. We're very happy to
have our NIDs managed by EXFO's market-leading Brix System, which
is the best-of-breed solution in the service provider's performance
monitoring market."
While the integrated solution significantly
reduces spending on OSS development, it also allows operators to
minimize time-to-market and deliver an off-the-shelf solution in
days or weeks, as opposed to months or years. The solution is
standards-based and allows operators to leverage their existing
investments in EXFO and/or RAD equipment. As well, the
vendor-agnostic approach built into this solution makes it easy to
implement in any network.
For more information, please visit either
www.EXFO.com/assure or www.RAD.com.
About EXFO
Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the
leading providers of next-generation test and service assurance
solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment
manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The
company offers innovative solutions for the development,
installation, management and maintenance of converged, IP fixed and
mobile networks—from the core to the edge. Key technologies
supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, VDSL2,
ADSL2+ and various optical technologies (accounting for an
estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has a
staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more
than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit
www.EXFO.com.
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The corporate name of the company is EXFO Inc. The company requests
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("EXFO Inc.") or abbreviated name ("EXFO") in capital letters for
branding purposes. EXFO would like to thank all parties in advance
for their cooperation.
About RAD
Founded in 1981, RAD Data Communications has achieved international
recognition as a major manufacturer of high quality access and
backhaul equipment for data communications and telecommunications
applications. These solutions serve the data and voice access
requirements of service providers, carriers, and enterprise
networks, as well as utilities and transportation systems. The
company's installed base exceeds 12,000,000 units and includes more
than 150 carriers and operators around the world, including
AT&T, China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom/Orange, Hutchison, KDDI,
Telekom Austria, TeliaSonera, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon, and
Vodafone. RAD is an active participant in industry organizations
such as the IETF, Broadband Forum, ITU, and MEF. Its customers are
supported by 32 offices and more than 300 channel partners in 165
countries.
RAD is a member of the RAD Group of companies, a
world leader in networking and internetworking product
solutions.
RAD Data Communications site: www.rad.com
SOURCE EXFO INC.