Tektronix Communications' Iris suite of network-intelligence applications has been chosen by Verizon Wireless, for LTE (News - Alert) network monitoring.
It was only after a rigorous selection process for solutions that Iris Suite proved itself by demonstrating versatility and scalability, while providing deep, end-to-end visibility into LTE network and service performance, making it Verizon Wireless’ (News - Alert) top selection.
Multiple organizations, through the Iris toolset, are provided with real-time and historical information for service troubleshooting and performance monitoring. To increase visibility into IP service uptake, usage, and quality, Verizon Wireless will use the Iris LTE platform. The single pane-of-glass approach of Iris ensures simple and fast identification and resolution of issues.
Nicola Palmer, vice president of network for Verizon Wireless, said in a press release, "As we maintain and deploy America's most advanced 4G LTE network, we knew we needed a monitoring solution that helps assure that our services perform seamlessly for our customers. Tektronix (News - Alert) Communications' customer-driven innovative approach resulted in a solution uniquely capable of meeting our business and operational requirements."
In a statement, Mark Driedger, vice president and general manager of network management for Tektronix Communications (News - Alert), added, "We understand Verizon Wireless is committed to providing ubiquitous wireless broadband connectivity and mobility. The launch of their 4G LTE network is a prominent milestone and we are proud to work with them to help ensure their mobile broadband solutions meet the demands of the market. We believe strongly that the capabilities of the Iris Performance Intelligence application and its ability to transform data into actionable intelligence uniquely ties subscriber experience directly to network performance and will provide Verizon Wireless with both the business and network intelligence insight required to ensure a successful return on investment."
In related news, Tektronix Communications’ Iris suite with LTE Evolved Packet Core and the Iris Performance Intelligence monitoring solutions received the 2010 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award from TMC, a global, integrated media company, and the 2010 4GWE Product of the Year Award from TMC (News - Alert) and Crossfire Media.
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