Anritsu selected for major Next Generation IMS project

Copenhagen, Denmark, February 02, 2011, Anritsu A/S, a global provider of Advanced Operations Support Systems (OSS)and Advanced Business support Systems for Next Generation and converged networks, announced today that their MasterClaw™ System has been selected to monitor one of the worlds largest deployments of Next Generation Networks based on IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem), the technology that supports the migration of many services to a network with an IP core.

“Anritsu has been monitoring Voice over IP (VoIP) and IMS networks for several years, but this decision is exciting as the scale of the deployment is significently larger than we have seen before. We have been working with this Tier 1 Central European network operator for many years, but our selection was far from automatic. In a network of this size, many vendors provide solutions, and there was a lot of competition to win such a prestigious customer. It is a massive signal of confidence and belief in our solutions, and our commitment and focus on long term partnerships with our customers.” said Robin Wheeler, VP Global Sales and Business Development at Anritsu.

Gerald Ostheimer, Managing Director Anritsu A/S said “This is a strong confirmation that the changes we are making at Anritsu are really delivering benefits to our customers. We are building a world leading company, with world leading products and people focussed on close customer partnerships. Every aspect of our business was examined under a microscope before this selection.”

“Deploying services using IMS is really starting to gain traction with many of our customers. Anritsu is at the forefront of ensuring that services over IMS meet subscriber demands for reliability and performance.” said Neil Tomlinson. “The ability to pro-actively monitor and troubleshoot services, before customers report problems, is paramount. IMS introduces new equipment, new protocols and added complexity to the network. Simplifying complex networks is one of the MasterClaw™ System’s primary objectives. We are seeing a lot of interest in MasterClaw™ when operators move from traditional networks to next generation IMS solutions”.

IMS monitoring is an application of Anritsu’s MasterClaw™ network monitoring system. MasterClaw™ is a multi-domain solution for troubleshooting, managing services and managing the quality of subscriber experience in fixed, mobile and hybrid networks. MasterClaw™ IMS provides Real-Time network connectivity and performance analysis across traditional Domains such as TDM, VoIP incl. Voice Quality, Mobile Core and Access and the IMS Domain (SIP, DNS and Diameter) with the latest 3GPP release 8 supporting LTE in a single Platform.

Anritsu Corporation (www.anritsu.com) has been a provider of innovative communications solutions for more than 110 years. The company's solution portfolio includes test and measurement solutions and service assurance solutions that address the technology lifecycle from R&D and lab testing, to operational support systems for in-service network monitoring and service assurance. The test and measurement solutions include wireless, optical, microwave/RF and digital instruments that can be used during R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed devices for embedment into communication products and systems.
Anritsu’s award winning service assurance solutions offer an integrated portfolio of applications combining network monitoring and optimization with a unique suite of service intelligence solutions for service and customer experience management. As a long-time leader in 3G solutions, Anritsu is committed to supporting the delivery of next-generation networks, addressing emerging technologies such as LTE, HSPA Evolution, MIMO, WiMAX and high-speed optical and IP networks. Anritsu sells in more than 90 countries worldwide with approximately 4,000 employees

Anritsu A/S
Kirkebjerg Alle 90
2605 Brondby
Denmark

Neil Tomlinson
Anritsu Service Assurance Division, Global Marketing and Product Management Director
Tel: +45 72 11 22 00
Fax: +45 72 11 2210
Email: neil.tomlinson@anritsu.com

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