Spirent(R) Communications Expands Proof of Conc...

SUNNYVALE, California, September 9 /PRNewswire/ --

    - Company Opens Labs in London and Beijing that Leverage the Innovative 
Spirent TestCenter (TM) FCoE Solution and Automation Continuum(TM) Framework



    Spirent Communications plc (LSE: SPT), a global provider of performance
analysis and service management solutions, today announced the launch of
Spirent Proof of Concept (SPoC) Labs and Collaboration Centers in London and
Beijing. These SPoC Labs feature a variety of pioneering Spirent test systems
including Spirent TestCenter(TM) Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), the
industry's first test product to validate the performance characteristics of
FCoE systems, as well as the Test Automation Alliance's (TAA) best-in-class
advanced automation framework, Automation Continuum(TM).



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    "With its best-in-class test tools, the SPoC Labs offer an ideal setting
for evaluating product performance and capabilities," said David Newman,
president of Network Test, a leading independent benchmarking and network
design consultancy. "The networked test beds, along with the advanced test
automation framework and input from veteran test engineers, present a great
environment for validating new consumer- and enterprise-centric
technologies."



    The SPoC Labs feature the latest Spirent test systems for cutting edge
technologies including FCoE, the next generation technology for storage
networks. The SPoC Labs offer more than just network emulation capabilities
by also allowing engineers to identify the performance of a system and
ultimately assuring the service quality of experience (QoE) of next
generation multi-play networks and multi-device technologies.



    "Building on the success of our Sunnyvale Proof of Concept Lab, we've
expanded our efforts to include facilities in London and Beijing to address
the ever-changing and increasingly complex needs of today's customers," said
Bill Burns, CEO of Spirent Communications Group. "Our SPoC Labs broaden both
the testing and automation environment and clearly demonstrates Spirent's
ability to facilitate real-world testing on a truly global scale."



For more information please visit www.spirent.com/go/spoclab

About Spirent Communications plc

    Spirent Communications ( www.spirentcom.com ) is a global provider of
integrated performance analysis and service assurance systems that enable the
development and deployment of next-generation networking technology such as
Internet telephony, broadband services, 3G wireless, global navigation
satellite systems, and network security equipment. Spirent Communications'
solutions are used by more than 1,700 customers in 30 countries, including
the world's largest equipment manufacturers, service providers, enterprises
and governments. Based in Sunnyvale, CA, Spirent Communications has 1,500
employees worldwide.



    Spirent Communications plc Ordinary shares are traded on the London Stock
Exchange (ticker: SPT). The Company operates a Level 1 American Depositary
Receipt ("ADR") programme with each ADR representing four Spirent
Communications plc Ordinary shares. The ADRs trade in the US over-the-counter
("OTC") market under the symbol SPMYY and the CUSIP number is 84856M209.
Spirent Communications' sales to the United States government are made
through Spirent Federal Systems Inc. www.spirentfederal.com



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