Epitiro Launches SaaS Test Solution for WiMAX

Epitiro has launched what it says is the world's first 'software as a service' (SaaS) test solution for WiMAX service providers and manufacturers. ISP-I WiMAX covers the key stages from device manufacture, to subscriber pre-test deployment and ultimately to in-life operation - providing real-time service delivery information at every stage. ISP-I WiMAX reports real-time IP-based service delivery metrics (not simulated) based on the quality of actual services as experienced by subscribers.

"The variable QoS requirements of simultaneous VoIP, video streaming and data activity requires careful testing in the lab, pre and post deployment, especially during peak contention periods. The scheduling algorithms, likely to be a key area of differentiation among equipment vendors, need to be thoroughly tested, monitored and understood." said JP Curley, Epitiro's chief technical officer, "Operators must manage each subscriber's experience of WiMAX services or risk losing out to rival vendors or technologies."

Epitiro says that it chose to offer its ISP-I WiMAX as a 'Software as a Service' solution so that service providers could get subscriber experience information quickly without the installation delays, training costs or large capital investment typically required with test equipment purchases. Moreover, ISP-I WiMAX empowers service providers with performance views of competitor networks enabling direct comparisons and a means of benchmarking performance in context of the overall market.

"ISP-I™ WiMAX combines our expertise in broadband and voice analysis with our new interface technology to ensure successful WiMAX network installations." said Curley. "We're excited to bring this much needed solution to market."

Posted to the site on 25th June 2009