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Spirent Communications Opens New Test Automation Lab

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September 01, 2006

Spirent Communications Opens New Test Automation Lab

By Patrick Barnard, Senior Web Editor, TMCnet


Spirent Communications has reportedly opened a Test Automation Lab which will enable service providers and network equipment manufacturers to accomplish more testing in less time with fewer resources.

Spirent is a global provider of integrated performance analysis and service assurance systems that enable the development and deployment of next-generation networking technology such as Internet telephony, broadband services, 3G wireless, global navigation satellite systems, and network security equipment.

Part of the lab’s purpose is to demonstrate the improvements in productivity that can be achieved by employing a comprehensive test automation model developed by Spirent. Using Spirent’s test solutions and methodologies, engineering teams can reduce the amount of time and personnel typically needed for testing, thus facilitating the accelerated introduction of service offerings.

“Service providers and equipment manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to quickly and cost effectively bring next generation networks and services to market,” said Olga Yashkova, test & measurement analyst, Frost & Sullivan, in a press release “Increased test automation and streamlined lab management are critical for reduced test time and to ensure that products and services are delivered right the first time.”

By combining lab and test management tools, physical infrastructure remote management, a factory of test cases, and integration expertise, equipment makers and service providers can have at their disposal a complete lab automation solution.

“Spirent Test Automation Lab is an industry first that brings together key components necessary to streamline test lab procedures while providing increased productivity,” aid Neil Anderson, vice president, global services, Spirent Communications (News - Alert). “he result is a unique environment where service providers and network equipment manufacturers are able to more quickly and confidently launch new products and services.”

The lab, which is supported by test and lab management software from Lumenaré Networks and remote infrastructure connectivity and out-of-band control management systems from MRV Communications (News - Alert), allows for a variety of functions to be addressed such as test lab inventory control, configuration management, scheduling, test planning, test execution and reporting. According to Spirent, users can test the scalability, performance, interoperability, and quality for voice and video over IP prior to deployment.

The lab also makes it possible to simulate user behavior, network conditions, and large Web and application infrastructures, thus eliminating the need for expensive test systems. It supports local, distributed or fully automated remote control and can be configured, via the Internet, to run any time from any location around the world.

For more information about Spirent Communications and the new Test Automation Lab, visit www.spirentcom.com.

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Patrick Barnard is Associate Editor for TMCnet and a columnist covering the telecom industry. To see more of his articles, please visit Patrick Barnard’s columnist page.







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