RGB Networks Overcomes IPTV Complexities with A...

SUNNYVALE, California, March 24 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Spirent TestCenter Hypermetrics(TM) Provides Network Video Processing
Leader with Unsurpassed Realism, Performance and Scalability



    Spirent Communications plc (http://www.spirent.com/)(LSE: SPT), a global
leader in network testing, today announced that RGB Networks (
http://www.rgbnetworks.com/), the leader in network video processing,
selected the award-winning Spirent TestCenter(TM) (
http://www.spirent.com/go/stc) platform to facilitate the testing of RGB's
IPTV solutions. Additionally, RGB chose the Spirent TestCenter
Hypermetrics(TM) Application Performance (
http://www.spirent.com/go/hypermetrics) module to conduct the industry's
highest performance Layer 4-7, security and vulnerability assessment tests.



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    The emergence of IP video solutions and services over traditional telco
and cable networks and over the Internet through services such Netflix,
Hulu.com, YouTube and others has increased level of complexity associated
with testing related equipment. Many test systems, unable to accommodate the
needs of equipment manufacturers, impact the ability to ship products on
time. Fortunately, RGB Networks understood that Spirent could help to tackle
these challenges.



    "Spirent's solutions allow us to conduct tests in a realistic network and
user environment with a unique mix of traffic while reducing the time
associated with successfully completing such efforts," said Charles Corablis,
vice president of Engineering, RGB Networks. "Unlike other products, Spirent
addresses port density, high performance and critical aspect of realism
required to ensure the highest Quality of Experience (QoE) for IPTV
services."



    The high density, multi-core architecture of Spirent TestCenter
Hypermetrics provides RGB Networks with scalability and performance along
with the capability to reallocate processing power to conduct the complex
testing associated with IPTV. The emphasis on performance and application
realism rather than just port density enables test engineers to invest in a
single solution for all their testing needs while reducing capital expenses
and operating within the constraints of limited budgets.



    "While there are other products on the market, RGB Networks' decision to
use Spirent test equipment demonstrates the value and unsurpassed
capabilities we bring to the table," said Ahmed Murad, general manager,
Multimedia Applications Solutions Group at Spirent Communications. "By
continuing to deliver the most complete set of offerings, we help enable
companies such as RGB to introduce technologically advanced solutions that
are not only reliable but rich in features and functionality."



    Communications industry leaders also depend on multi-functional,
comprehensive solutions from Spirent to help ensure that the multi-play
networks and multi-technology platforms of tomorrow deliver the QoE which
service providers demand today. Testing the converged network is a strategic
imperative for service providers and network equipment manufacturers to
reduce churn and increase revenue potential.



    Spirent offers other modules for its TestCenter platform including the
Hypermetrics Converged (CV) and Hypermetrics Converged Multi-play (CM). These
modules, along with Hypermetrics AP, support a robust and scalable test
platform with a flexible user experience for conducting end-to-end Layer 2-7
multi-play testing at gigabit or 10gigabit line rates.



    Demonstration of Spirent TestCenter family of solutions can be viewed at
Booth #202 at IPTV World Forum (
http://www.spirent.com/news/events.cfm?id=523&media=7&ws=330&ss=187),
London, March 25 -27. For more information visit
www.spirent.com/go/hypermetrics.



About RGB Networks

    RGB Networks delivers extremely high-density, flexible video processing
solutions that enable video service providers to deliver highly targeted and
personalized video content at considerably lower costs than conventional
solutions. Based on its unique Video Intelligence Architecture(TM) (VIA),
RGB's VIA product family simplifies management and delivers scalable,
multi-function capability in a single, programmable platform, allowing video
service providers to leverage existing infrastructure, while building an
advanced foundation to meet the needs of the rapidly growing market for
personalized video services. For more information about RGB Networks and its
unique video processing solutions, please visit www.rgbnetworks.com.



About Spirent Communications plc

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