Tekelec Introduces Chameleon SoftTest; A software development tool for protocol simulation and testing.CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 1996--Tekelec (Nasdaq/NM:TKLC) announced today, the introduction of Chameleon chameleon (kəmē`lēən, –mēl`yən), small- to medium-sized lizard of the family Chamaeleonidae. About eighty species are found in sub-Saharan Africa, with a few in S Asia. SoftTest; a software only tool designed to save time and costs in the development of new protocol technologies for data and telecommunications services In telecommunication, the term telecommunications service has the following meanings: 1. Any service provided by a telecommunication provider. 2. . Chameleon SoftTest provides a virtual test environment for validating protocols and protocol stacks The set of protocols used in a communications network. A protocol stack is a prescribed hierarchy of software layers, starting from the application layer at the top (the source of the data being sent) to the data link layer at the bottom (transmitting the bits on the wire). without requiring the target hardware (e.g., switches) to be in place. Designed to run on a Unix workstation, it is used by network operators and equipment manufacturers involved in complex communication protocol development, protocol stack development and protocol validation from the earliest stages of development through integration and system test of the product. Chameleon SoftTest emulates a Tekelec MGTS MGTS Message Generator Traffic Simulator MGTS Message Generation Test System chasis running as a process or a group of processes, communicating with the software under test via a TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. socket. Cathy Wiggins, product marketing manager for Tekelec's signalling diagnostic products said, "Prior to Chameleon SoftTest, engineers would have to go through a timely and costly process of testing new software and protocols requiring the target hardware. With Chameleon SoftTest, manufacturers can reduce the time to market for new software or protocols through parallel testing in a virtual environment. Savings are gained through the reduction of hardware needed for testing." The underlying technology of Chameleon SoftTest is based on Tekelec's Protocol Adaptable State Machine (PASM PASM Porsche Active Suspension Management PASM Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and Manual modes (digital camera) PASM Pima Air and Space Museum (Tucson, Arizona) ), a protocol independent tool set. With PASM's flexibility, additional savings are gained through sharing of PASM state test sequences across development groups and remote testing capabilities across corporate WANs or the Internet. Tekelec will introduce the Chameleon SoftTest at SUPERCOMM `96 June 25 - 27 in Dallas, TX, booth No.3184. It is the first software only product introduced by Tekelec. In addition, patent approval is pending on certain aspects of this new testing methodology. The new software package will be sold on a per user license basis at a starting price starting price n (COMM) → precio inicial starting price n → prix initial starting price start n (at auction of $30,000 per user. Prices for multiple user licenses are available upon request. It will be available in August 1996. Tekelec is a leading supplier of advanced diagnostic systems and innovative network switching solutions that enable rapid delivery of advanced communications services for the global communications marketplace. Tekelec's diagnostic systems are used by its customers to design, install and maintain their communications equipment and networks. Tekelec's EAGLE STP STP or standard temperature and pressure, standard conditions for measurement of the properties of matter. The standard temperature is the freezing point of pure water, 0°C; or 273.15°K;. switching platform is designed to meet the complex requirements of SS7 networks and enable wireline and wireless operators to deliver Advanced Intelligent Network services. Tekelec logo, Chameleon and EAGLE are registered trademarks of Tekelec. Visit our web site at www.tekelec.com CONTACT: Tekelec Tracy Dupree PR Specialist 818/880-7799 |
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