Agilent Technologies and Greenwich Technology Partners Collaborate on Network Equipment Testing Services to Accelerate Deployment of Next-Generation Networks.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif. and WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2002 New Advisory Council of Service Provider CTOs to Provide Input on Real-World Network Requirements for Tests Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) and Greenwich Technology Partners (GTP GTP (guanosine triphosphate): see guanine. ), a leading network infrastructure consulting and engineering company, today announced an agreement focused on offering service providers and large enterprises independent testing and evaluation services to speed deployment of next-generation networks. Under the agreement, Agilent and GTP will work together to create and deliver multi-vendor tests and analyses focused on the key technology architecture, interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. , and deployment issues facing service providers building next-generation networks. "Service providers face an increasingly complex array of investment choices in building their networks and service offerings," said Bill Wood, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Advanced Networks Division. "This agreement allows service providers to leverage the combined expertise of GTP and Agilent to improve the quality of information available for technology and equipment evaluation and selection." GTP will develop and perform tests in areas such as terabit and optical routing, metro/edge services, IP-optical integration, and NMS/OSS. Test methodologies and scenarios will be based on real-world requirements gathered from GTP's new CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. Council, an advisory group made up of chief technology officers at leading service providers. CTO Council members will provide GTP with ongoing insight and guidance on interoperability and new technology requirements for their networks. Testing will be conducted at GTP laboratories in White Plains, N.Y.; Chantilly, Va., and London, using Agilent RouterTester test systems and scripts. "As carriers look to minimize costs and control capital spending capital spending Spending for long-term assets such as factories, equipment, machinery, and buildings that permits the production of more goods and services in future years. , testing and interoperability services such as GTP's will help them make more informed decisions about next-generation network technologies," said Richard Dean Richard Dean (1956 - December 27 2006) was an athlete, model and photographer, most known for co-hosting, Cover Shot, a television makeover show, on the American cable TV network TLC. , director of Infrastructure Integration and Support Services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services research at IDC. "With experience working on some of the world's largest networks, GTP is uniquely qualified to offer objective, multi-vendor testing services to service provider clients," said Johna Till Johnson, senior vice president and chief technology officer for Greenwich Technology Partners. About Greenwich Technology Partners GTP is a leading network infrastructure consulting and engineering company that designs, builds and manages mission-critical networks and data center infrastructure for Global 2000 enterprises and large service providers. GTP's consultants and engineers possess world-class project management and consulting skills combined with in-depth knowledge of a broad range of networking technologies including core Internet routing protocols A formula used by routers to determine the appropriate path onto which data should be forwarded. The routing protocol also specifies how routers report changes and share information with the other routers in the network that they can reach. , IP and optical routing and switching, storage networking, security, network and performance management, and voice/data convergence technologies. Founded in 1997, and headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., GTP has approximately 400 employees in 20 locations across the U.S. and Europe. www.greenwichtech.com About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics and life sciences. The company's 41,000 employees serve customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $8.4 billion in fiscal year 2001. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. |
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