Agilent Technologies Announces Test Capabilities to Optimize Wireless Video Services and Quantify Subscriber Experience.CANNES, France -- Enables Wireless Service Providers to Improve QoS and Maximize Revenue Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today introduced video testing capabilities for its Wireless Network Optimization Platform that enable RF engineering teams to quantify wireless user experience during video calls and help identify the cause of problems. By enabling a smooth introduction and ongoing maintenance of wireless video services, the solution helps service providers ensure high quality of service and maximum revenue. "Testing flexibility is a requirement in an industry where diverse service offerings are supported by a complex collection of multi-vendor devices, protocols and interfaces," said Tom Walls, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Telecommunication Systems Division. "With the platform's easy-to-use and customizable interface, RF engineers have the flexibility to build video tests into structured sequences. The solution enables simplified integration with other data service tests, such as MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) An enhanced transmission service that enables graphics, video clips and sound files to be transmitted via cellphones. Developed as part of the 3GPP project, MMS phones are generally backward compatible with SMS and EMS. (multimedia message service), SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. (short message service), HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. , FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to , e-mail or WAP (1) (Wireless Access Point) See access point. (2) (Wireless Application Protocol) A standard for providing cellular phones, pagers and other handheld devices with secure access to e-mail and text-based Web pages. (wireless application protocol)." Using an industry-standard H.324M video stack, location information is captured along with measurements such as call setup time, media initialization in·i·tial·ize tr.v. in·i·tial·ized, in·i·tial·iz·ing, in·i·tial·iz·es Computer Science 1. To set (a starting value of a variable). 2. To prepare (a computer or a printer) for use; boot. 3. time, call holding time, media transfer time, audio and video bit rates and error rates. Test results are collected together with physical layer and protocol information, providing a powerful set of measurements to resolve video service-implementation issues early. Video connectivity and video telephony tests are available now; video streaming is planned for release in the next few months. The video tests run on the Agilent E6474A Wireless Network Optimization Platform under the Wireless Application Measurement Software (WAMS WamS Welt Am Sonntag (Sunday World; German newspaper) WAMS Wide Area Measurement System WAMS Women Against Multiple Sclerosis WAMS Wide Area Monitoring System WAMS Wide Area Management Services ). Video connectivity tests are included with WAMS, and video telephony is available as upgrade option E6474A-742. Additional information about Agilent's video testing solution is available in an online media kit at www.agilent.com/comms/3GSMpresskit. Agilent in Communications Agilent Technologies is a leading provider of components, test, measurement, monitoring and management solutions for the communications industry. Agilent enables designers, manufacturers and service providers to accelerate the delivery of next-generation devices, networks and services. Agilent's broad set of solutions and services includes optical, wireless, Internet and broadband technologies that span the entire communications life cycle. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 28,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $7.2 billion in fiscal year 2004. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Further technology, corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while and executive news is available on the Agilent news site at www.agilent.com/go/news. |
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