Acterna Announces DSAM v 1.2 Firmware.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BroadBand Plus 2002 Booth 3832 GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2002 Upgrade Brings Browser Functionality to Handheld Digital Services Tester to Expedite Problem Solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. and Prevent Costly Rework re·work tr.v. re·worked, re·work·ing, re·works 1. To work over again; revise. 2. To subject to a repeated or new process. n. Through Workflow Automation See workflow. Acterna (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ACTR ACTR American Council of Teachers of Russian ACTR Actuator ACTR Association for Canadian Theatre Research ACTR A Christmas To Remember ACTR Assistant Contract Technical Representative (NMCI liaison) ), the world's leading provider of cable network test and management solutions, today announced the release of its latest Version 1.2 firmware A category of memory chips that hold their content without electrical power. Firmware includes flash, ROM, PROM, EPROM and EEPROM technologies. When holding program instructions, firmware can be thought of as "hard software." See flash memory, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM and FOTA. for the Acterna DSAM-2500 Digital Service Activation Meter. On display at BroadbandPlus in Anaheim, December 4-6, booth 3832, this release incorporates optional WorkForce Automation (WFA See Wi-Fi Alliance. ) functionality into the DSAM-2500 and debuts the new Acterna TechSync(TM) family of workforce automation solutions. The award-winning DSAM-2500 is a lightweight, durable, handheld meter that provides extensive analog and digital signal analysis capabilities. By adding the optional WFA browser, it is transformed into a multifunctional device that not only tests advanced services but also serves as a mobile communications unit. The WFA browser option allows network operators to integrate unlimited applications in an interactive environment for technicians. Operators may control the sites that are accessed in order to determine which information is available on each technician's meter. A local browser is also included in the option so that technicians can view information offline for in-depth analysis. "The DSAM DSAM Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota DSAM Diploma in Small Animal Medicine DSAM Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan (Lansing, MI) DSAM Defense Supply Agency Manual v 1.2 enables cable operators to make great strides toward achieving two key business initiatives - reducing costs and increasing subscriber satisfaction," said Bill Robertson Billy Henry "Bill" Robertson (born May 5, 1938) has been the Democratic mayor of the small city of Minden, the seat of Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana, since his initial election on November 6, 1990. , vice president of marketing for Acterna's Cable Network division. "We're excited about the Work Flow Automation option which allows technicians to send and receive information via the existing RF cable plant - bypassing unnecessary wireless phone charges in an automated, open and customizable environment. Better still, the information available to technicians is comprehensive and includes complete access to work orders, system status information, and centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. test and management systems so problems can be solved faster, the first time." Field Data Management (FDM-100) Support The DSAM-2500 is supported by another TechSync tool, the recently released Acterna FDM-100 Field Data Management software. This is a client application to manage test instruments and results, further ensuring test procedures are consistent across users. FDM-100 v 1.0 allows the technician to view test files in an elegant graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to and archive files according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. DSAM work folder structure. Additionally, users can deploy test results to work folders as well as deploying selected work folders to specific instruments. VoIP Test Preview At BroadbandPlus, Acterna will also demonstrate new VoIP testing capability on the DSAM-2500 platform. By incorporating this advanced functionality into a handheld device, Acterna enables operators to address an even broader range of advanced services testing needs with a single unit. Acterna TechSync(TM) Solutions Acterna's new TechSync family of workforce management Workforce Management (WFM) encompasses all the responsibilities for maintaining a productive and happy workforce. Sometimes referred to as HRMS systems, or even the larger ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP). There are many software vendors within this space. solutions reduces the costs associated with installing, troubleshooting and managing cable services. Implemented on the Acterna DSAM family of test instruments for the cable industry, TechSync solutions provide technicians with immediate, interactive access not only to back-office systems over existing, paid-for channels, but also to test applications and other Acterna systems. Open and customizable, TechSync solutions enable operators to control the information passed to the field in accordance with their own workforce management philosophies. TechSync solutions transform test equipment into multifunctional devices that automate advanced services testing, reduce capital expenditures, and eliminate costly rework. As a result, technicians can perform more work faster with less cost and greater subscriber satisfaction. About Acterna's Cable Network Products and Technologies Acterna is the world's leading provider of integrated network A network that supports both data and voice and/or different networking protocols. See converged network and new public network. test and management solutions for global cable networks. Acterna's cable networks portfolio enables cable operators to meet demand and enhance the reliability and performance of their networks and services. Deployed around the world, Acterna's cable systems, software and instruments comprise the industry's broadest set of products that support cable operators through the network life cycle, from building the network to deploying and managing advanced services. About Acterna Acterna is the world's largest provider of test and management solutions for optical transport, access and cable networks, and the second largest communications test company overall. Focused entirely on providing equipment, software, systems and services, Acterna helps customers develop, install, manufacture and maintain their optical transport, access, cable, data/IP and wireless networks. The company serves customers in more than 80 countries. Acterna is a subsidiary of Acterna Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTR). Information about Acterna can be found on the Web at www.acterna.com. 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