EXFO's New FTB-88100NGE Power Blazer Test Suite Enables
All 10M-to-100G Rates for Multiservice Field Testing
QUEBEC CITY,
Nov. 19, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - EXFO
Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) today announced the extension of its
FTB/IQS-88100NGE Power Blazer offering to cover 10M-to-10G
interfaces, and rates including Ethernet, SONET/SDH and OTN. Adding
to the modules' existing 40G/100G capabilities, these
functionalities are available as software options for existing
88100NGE Power Blazer modules, thus maximizing customers' return on
investment (ROI). All of this includes a revolutionary,
cutting-edge GUI on a module housed in the EXFO FTB-500 platform,
which boasts unmatched connectivity and integrated optical
tools.
In today's competitive market, service providers
are striving to address bandwidth needs by upgrading their networks
to higher speeds and capacities; some are forging the market with
their 100G deployments, while others are still in the planning
stages. In response, EXFO developed its FTB-88100NGE software
architecture to give lead customers the flexibility to enable all
or just a subset of the module's supported 10M-to-100G testing
capabilities, enabling them to meet their immediate needs, while
giving those who are still in the planning phase the peace of mind
that the FTB-88100NGE-10M base configuration can be easily upgraded
up to 100G via a simple software key. This unique and scalable
10M-to-100G offering—a first in the market—provides customers with
maximum ROI and minimum downtime, thus eliminating the need for
multiple test units.
Finally, in line with today's Ethernet service
requirements, the new FTB-88100NGE Power Blazer release includes
EtherSAM (ITU-T Y.1564) on every
10M-to-100G Ethernet rate included on the module, offering complete
validation of all SLA parameters in a single test for optimized
quality of service (QoS).
"Over the past few years, EXFO has been a
leading provider of high-speed multiservice testing solutions, and
the extension of our 40G/100G Ethernet and OTN test capabilities
continues on that trend" said Claudio
Mazzuca, Vice-President of EXFO's Transport and Service
Assurance Division. "Because our NSP customers are under pressure
to speed up their time-to-market to generate increased revenues, we
are more determined than ever before to provide customers with
innovative solutions offering value-added performance that change
the paradigm of field testing."
For more information about the FTB/IQS-88100NGE
Power Blazer Multiservice Test Modules, please visit
www.EXFO.com.
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 more than
35% of the portable fiber-optic test market. EXFO has a staff of
approximately 1600 people in 25 countries, supporting more than
2000 customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.EXFO.com
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