EXFO's innovation acknowledged at the 2012 IIR Carrier
Ethernet EMEA Awards
QUEBEC CITY, Sept. 19,
2012 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX: EXF)
announced today that its FTB-880 NetBlazer was named best Carrier
Ethernet test and measurement solution at the 2012 IIR Carrier
Ethernet EMEA Awards, which were handed out at this year's Carrier
Ethernet World Congress, in Barcelona,
Spain. The FTB-880 NetBlazer was chosen for its
comprehensive set of automated, advanced test functionalities. This
award is the latest market accolade for a product that was launched
in 2011 and has since been selected by 10 of the world's 15 largest
network operators.
Technology background
The ongoing transition towards a converged network infrastructure
requires a test tool that can cover multiple interfaces and rates,
without sacrificing portability, speed or cost. Furthermore, with
multiservice offerings—next-gen SONET/SDH, packet-based Ethernet,
OTN, Fibre Channel, DSn/PDH—becoming the norm, there is an
increasing need for intuitive test features that maximize
technician efficiency without requiring additional training.
Housed in the powerful FTB-1 handheld platform,
the FTB-880 NetBlazer allows field technicians to perform all these
tests easily and efficiently with a single instrument. As part of
the FTB Ecosystem, the FTB-880 also makes use of EXFO Connect, a
cloud-based environment that delivers automated hardware and test
data management, for streamlined test operations and dynamic data
reporting.
One of the key differentiators of the FTB-880
NetBlazer is the EtherSAM (Y.1564)
service activation methodology, which drastically speeds up
deployment and eliminates repeats by offering real-time visibility
of all service-level agreement (SLA) metrics. With its unique,
patent-pending bidirectional testing functionalities, EtherSAM
enables network operators and service providers to perform one-way
measurements of all SLA key performance indicators (KPI).
"We focus on developing close relationships with
our customers, tailoring solutions for their challenges, and
delivering innovation that offers them true value. Not only do our
solutions bring an advanced approach to enhancing network
performance, but they can also have a significant impact on network
operators' efficiency improvement efforts," said Étienne Gagnon,
Vice-President of EXFO's Test and Measurement Division. "Since its
launch last year, the FTB-880 NetBlazer has quickly established
itself as a reference in the industry; no other Ethernet testing
solution on the market offers such automation, simplicity, accuracy
and efficiency."
Visit our website for more on the FTB-880
NetBlazer Multiservice Tester.
About EXFO
Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the
leading providers of next-generation test and service assurance
solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment
manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The
company offers innovative solutions for the development,
installation, management and maintenance of converged, IP fixed and
mobile networks—from the core to the edge. Key technologies
supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, VDSL2,
ADSL2+ and various optical technologies (accounting for an
estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has a
staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more
than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit
www.EXFO.com.
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