Tektronix Communications Helps Operators Ensure QoS while Transitioning to LTE Networks

Tektronix Communications, a provider of communications test and Network Intelligence solutions, announced its technology continues to address challenges for global operators as they deploy and launch Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks.

The primary challenge faced by operators of LTE networks is to ensure smooth interworking between new and existing 2G/3G technologies. With LTE initially being deployed alongside many 2G/3G technologies, managing QoS and customer expectations across common applications during handoffs between 3G and 4G networks becomes an even greater challenge, according to Tektronix.

Additionally, as the need for end-to-end network QoS is well-established in the IP core network, LTE as a new mobile access/core technology must deliver on its own promise of quality.

"With the transition to LTE networks, operators require Network and Service Assurance and Customer Experience Management tools to deliver and ensure quality mobile broadband service for all customers," said Lyn Cantor, president, Tektronix Communications, in a statement.

Tektronix delivers comprehensive solutions to address these challenges faced by operators. These solutions, already deployed by major Tier 1 operators globally, support multiple technologies allowing operators to manage and optimize their network from the customer perspective.

With Tektronix solutions, operators gain the ability to proactively build enhanced loyalty, strengthen their brand and meet their return on investment goals, according to Cantor.

The technology from Tektronix Communications also supports commercial readiness by delivering proven solutions that deliver real-time rich subscriber and service intelligence into OSS/BSS systems. This enables service providers to leverage their investment by monetizing the pipe to accelerate revenue from LTE.

Tektronix is offering the Network and Service Assurance and Customer Experience Management (CEM) solutions to help operators track subscriber behavior and usage , so they can ensure all services are delivered properly, especially at times when there are rapid, unpredictable changes in use. This will help them reduce revenue leakage and maximize return on investment.

Earlier in September, MobilityTechzone reported that Tektronix Communications and Network Intelligence solutions, signed an agreement with Avea, Turkey's fastest growing 1800 GSM provider, to deploy its Iris suite of products.

Under the terms of the agreement, Avea has installed the turnkey solution which includes IrisView, the Iris analyzer toolset and the Iris Performance Intelligence solution in Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara to monitor data service traffic across their network.