Tektronix Communications has enhanced its Spectra2 core network test system with the launch of version 8.0. As operators upgrade their network technologies to LTE, IMS and IP to meet the needs of today’s data-hungry consumers, they must continue to ensure the end-to-end quality of network and services, the vendor says. To do so, equipment manufacturers and operators need to fully characterise and test their networks, subsystems and new network elements to ensure that they are operating properly and within specification under loaded conditions that simulate real-world traffic.
“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 operators and their customers,” says 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.”
Olga Yashkova, test and measurement practice manager at Frost & Sullivan. “Test and design engineers responsible for deploying new elements in today’s environments, require load test solutions such as the Spectra2 8.0 release that can cover the breadth of legacy and next-generation technologies required, in addition to offering both high-performance and flexibility from a single vendor in order to design, test and deploy network elements faster and more efficiently than in the past.”
