Anritsu Broadens Service Assurance Capabilities for Fixed Mobile Convergence Networks.

CHICAGO -- --Expanded Portfolio Includes Advanced Solutions for Broadband Service Providers --

Anritsu A/S, a subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation and a global provider of operational support solutions for advanced and converged networks, is showcasing this week a full range of fixed mobile convergence (FMC) solutions for the increasing number of broadband, wireless and IP network operators requiring advanced service assurance capabilities. The latest versions of MasterClaw(TM) and NetClaw(TM) on display at GlobalComm expand the boundaries of Anritsu's test and Quality of Service product line to address the latest needs for monitoring, analyzing and troubleshooting any type of network.

The newest version of MasterClaw (formerly MasterQuest) delivers the richest signaling data for service assurance purposes, including true broadband 24x7 signaling and payload monitoring. MasterClaw helps telco and cable operators optimize service assurance across the spectrums of network performance, fault systems, monitoring and service management. Based upon a unique cross-technology monitoring platform covering circuit, packet-switched and wireless and wireline domains, MasterClaw supports FMC network architectures and encompasses network service, customer and partner information.

The favorable economics of outsourced VoIP hosting have driven Anritsu to evolve its NetClaw (formerly InterQuest Analyzer) as a single tool that tracks network and service quality while dynamically measuring how end-users experience Quality of Service.

NetClaw enables service providers to quickly provision, troubleshoot and optimize convergent networks across VoIP and SS7 domains, and is designed with advanced applications for service testing, network monitoring and data acquisition in a single box. Capable of analyzing voice quality, jitter, latency, delay, echo and packet loss, NetClaw can predetermine if VoIP quality will deteriorate. The product also provides the most cost-efficient way of passively monitoring RTP and RTCP packet flows in the network to ensure that service providers deliver the quality that customers demand.

"The exponential growth of broadband service providers aggressively pursuing triple play offerings requires a complete regimen of service assurance solutions for rigorous network and service quality monitoring and troubleshooting," said Thomas Jensen, vice president and head of the Service Assurance Business Unit of Anritsu A/S. "Our complete range of solutions fully addresses wireless, cable and xDSL-based networks and services and - backed by the significant global expertise and resources of Anritsu Corporation - allows us to support customers with FMC migration plans."

About Anritsu

Anritsu A/S is a subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation (www.anritsu.com) which has been a global provider of innovative communications solutions for more than 110 years. With its recent acquisition of NetTest (www.nettest.com), Anritsu provides solutions for existing and next-generation wired and wireless communication systems and operators. Anritsu products include wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital instruments as well as operations support systems for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu sells in over 90 countries with approximately 4,000 employees.