Acterna Announces PathTrak Return Path Monitoring System Enhancements that Strengthen Its Ability to Support Reliable and Efficient VoIP Deployment.GERMANTOWN, Md. -- RPM2000, WebView software and On-Site Optimization Services Equip Cable Operators with Comprehensive Test and Management Solution for Advanced Service Deployments Acterna today announced three new enhancements to its PathTrak Return Path Monitoring System - RPM-2000 card, WebView software and On-Site Optimization Service - to help cable network operators deploy reliable and efficient VoIP service. These enhancements equip them with advanced test and management expertise that dramatically improves visibility into their network, proactively addresses potential service problems and ensures service quality. Acterna, the leader in test and management solutions for consumer and business broadband communications, will display the PathTrak Return Path Monitoring System's enhancements at ANGA ANGA Associazione Nazionale Giovani Agricoltori (Italian: National Association of Young Farmers; Italy) in Cologne, booth # J11, May 31 - June 2, and at SCTE's Cable-Tec Expo, San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. , June 14-17, booth # 02081. PathTrak is the most deployed return path monitoring system for VoIP support among major operators and MSO's around the world. The addition of new RPM2000, Webview and On-site Optimization Services analysis tools further reduces mean-time-to-repair and data analysis time. It also increases the speed, accessibility and accuracy of return path performance data critical to troubleshoot potential issues associated with VoIP service deployment before the problems reach customers. "Acterna is excited to introduce a 'triple dose' of power to the already industry-leading Return Path Monitoring System, with advanced hardware, software, and application services See ASP and Web services. ," said Kevin Oliver, vice president of marketing for Acterna's Cable Networks Division. "These new tools further enhance PathTrak's widely deployed proactive monitoring and maintenance system capabilities, driving efficiency and confidence for operators rolling out high-speed data (HSD HSD Human Services Department HSD High Speed Data HSD Hillsboro School District (Hillsboro, OR) HSD Hybrid Synergy Drive (Toyota/Lexus) HSD High School Diploma HSD Historical Society of Delaware ) and VoIP." Acterna's PathTrak provides accurate alarming, powerful field support, and a complete data trending system, making it an exceptionally proactive monitoring and maintenance tool available for HSD and VoIP rollouts. Whether collecting data, troubleshooting, remotely detecting ingress An entrance. Contrast with "egress," which means exit. See ingress traffic. See also Ingres 2006. and faulty signals, or delivering onsite support, PathTrak's RPM2000, WebView and On-site Optimization services instill in·still v. To pour in drop by drop. in  stil·la tion n. confidence in operators before and during delivery of voice over IP services. RPM2000 Card: Proactive Monitoring and Maintenance for HSD and VoIP Rollouts For collecting and storing data for hourly, daily, and weekly trending reports and alarms, the PathTrak monitoring system powered by the new RPM2000 card is ideal. The RPM2000 module is a redesigned high-speed return path analyzer developed for operators deploying, or planning to deploy, advanced services while facing the increased network performance and operations requirements demanded by VoIP. The design of the RPM2000 module, and the RPM1000, includes the processing power of Digital Signal Processing See DSP. Digital Signal Processing - (DSP) Computer manipulation of analog signals (commonly sound or image) which have been converted to digital form (sampled). (DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive ) technology which conducts thousands of measurements per second, per port, and the proven signal sensing speed of an analog detector that enables sensing bursty Refers to data that is transferred or transmitted in short, uneven spurts. LAN traffic is typically bursty. Contrast with streaming data. noise down to 1 micro second. This hybrid combination of DSP and analog-detector design is made possible by the RPM200's increased DSP power. PathTrak WebView Software: Data Collection and Spectrum Analysis Acterna's PathTrak WebView speeds the deployment of VoIP while maintaining network security. It accomplishes this by allowing remote access to the troubleshooting feature used most frequently, the live spectrum analyzer A hardware device or software used to examine the frequency and power components of a signal. It provides more information than an oscilloscope, because it can display the signals over a range of frequencies. , and trending reports based on performance history data via Internet Explorer Microsoft's Web browser, which comes with Windows starting with Windows 98. Commonly called "IE," versions for Mac and Unix are also available. Internet Explorer is the most widely used Web browser on the market. It has also been the browser engine in AOL's Internet access software. for efficient preventative maintenance planning. This allows operators to access live spectrum views and generate reports from outside of the corporate LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. network to remotely troubleshoot upstream issues when needed. On-site Optimization Service for PathTrak Monitoring Systems Acterna's on-site PathTrak Optimization Service allows a user to tap into the full potential of the PathTrak reverse path performance monitoring system for rapid VoIP rollout and node certifications. An onsite service to ensure users get the most out of PathTrak, this service includes: refining the PathTrak configuration for optimum performance, providing system administrative refresher training, conducting comprehensive in-depth PathTrak system training. It also gives the user access to Acterna's OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and system/installation expertise, delivers firmware upgrades and engineering change notices, in-depth preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair support, re-certifications of system installation and configuration, and prepares a customized support agreement. About Acterna Acterna is the world's largest provider of communications test solutions for telecommunications and cable network operators. A trusted communications test partner for more than eight decades, Acterna offers an unmatched portfolio of award-winning instruments, systems, software, and services that help its customers reduce network costs while improving performance and reliability. Headquartered in Germantown, Md. -- with European and Asia-Pacific operations based in Eningen, Germany, and Hong Kong -- Acterna serves nearly every major communications service provider A Communications Service Provider or CSP is a company that transports information electronically. The term encompasses public and private companies in the wireline, wireless, Internet, cable, satellite, and managed services businesses. and equipment manufacturer around the world through a skilled sales and support organization in 31 countries. For additional information, visit www.acterna.com. All Acterna company or product names mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of Acterna Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies. |
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