9th Oct 2006 08:45
Spirent Communications (NYSE:SPM)(LSE:SPT), a global provider ofperformance analysis and service management solutions, today announcedthat Siemens Networks, one of the world's largest telecommunicationsvendors, has chosen SwissQual's QualiPoc system to monitor networkperformance. Siemens Networks offers a wide range of professionalservices such as monitoring and benchmarking of mobile networkperformance vendor independently. SwissQual's system provides apowerful and economical drive test solution that will serve as thefoundation for Siemens' new network quality testing and benchmarkservice. £ SwissQual's system unites the cost effectiveness of unattendedoperation with the power of fully automatic network analysis. TheQualiPoc system is a market-leading solution that monitors andbenchmarks the deployment of quality services. It runs onindustry-standard smart phones and supports voice, data, browsing,messaging and video testing. By collecting actual network performancedata from the field and doing active QoS tests, QualiPoc produces thereal subscriber feedback based on Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)to identify service degradations, troubleshoot them, and allowServices Providers to develop strategies for network and serviceoptimization for best possible performance. £ "Wireless subscribers expect high-quality networks from the veryfirst day of operation," said Godfrey Chua, Research Manager, Wirelessand Mobile Infrastructure Group at IDC. "Therefore, network operatorsmust be certain that they get it right the first time by providingsuperior service to attract new customers and to protect againstsubscriber churn." £ With SwissQual systems, Siemens will be able to conduct real-timedata collection, network quality assessment and analysis to enable thedeployment of quality wireless services. £ "Our new wireless test capability is an integral part of ourturnkey projects and managed services contracts with wireless serviceproviders," said Stefan Bischof, Director Network OptimizationServices. "We selected SwissQual's systems as part of our strategicentry into the wireless service assurance business because they arehigh-quality, efficient solutions to monitor network service quality." £ "The agreement with Siemens Networks reinforces the important roletesting plays in network deployments and operation," said TomasAhnebrink, vice president of SwissQual, which was acquired by SpirentCommunications in January 2006. "Network operators want to be suretheir systems provide high quality service at initial deployment. Byusing SwissQual solutions, Siemens will help operators deploy andmanage their networks with confidence." £ About Spirent Communications £ Spirent Communications (www.spirentcom.com) is a global providerof integrated performance analysis and service assurance systems thatenable the development and deployment of next-generation networkingtechnology such as Internet telephony, broadband services, 3Gwireless, global navigation satellite systems, and network securityequipment. Spirent Communications' solutions are used by more than1,700 customers in 30 countries, including the world's largestequipment manufacturers, service providers, enterprises andgovernments. Based in Sunnyvale, CA, Spirent Communications has 1,800employees worldwide. Spirent Communications plc Ordinary shares aretraded on the London Stock Exchange (ticker: SPT) and on the New YorkStock Exchange (ticker: SPM; CUSIP number: 84856M209) in the form ofAmerican Depositary Shares ("ADS"), represented by American DepositaryReceipts, with one ADS representing four Ordinary shares. SpirentCommunications' sales to the United States government are made throughSpirent Federal Systems Inc. www.spirentfederal.com £ About Siemens Networks GmbH & Co KG £ Siemens Networks(a) engages in a dialog with its customers tocreate trendsetting communications solutions that help networkoperators and service providers achieve their business goals. SiemensNetworks contributes its innovative strength, worldwide experience andunsurpassed implementation expertise in all areas of voice and datacommunications. As an innovation leader, Siemens Networks deliverscustomer value today and prepares customers for tomorrow withtrendsetting solutions. Siemens Networks is a fully-owned subsidiaryof Siemens AG and operates in about 100 countries. £ (a) Siemens Networks will merge into a 50-50 joint venture withthe Nokia Networks Business Group, creating a telecommunicationspowerhouse that will be called Nokia Siemens Networks. The new companywill be a global communications leader with strong positions inimportant growth segments of the fixed and mobile networkinfrastructure and services, featuring a world-class fixed-mobileconvergence capability. The new company Nokia Siemens Networks isexpected to start operations by January 1, 2007, subject to customaryregulatory approvals, the completion of standard closing conditions,and the agreement of a number of detailed implementation steps. Moreabout Siemens Networks at www.siemens.com/networks £ Spirent, Spirent Communications and the Spirent logo aretrademarks or registered trademarks of Spirent Communications plc. 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