EXFO and RAD Deliver End-to-End Monitoring with Unique Combined Solution

EXFO and RAD have announced a unique joint solution that allows for integrated end-to-end and segment-to-segment monitoring of data networks.

QUEBEC CITY, May 22, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO) (TSX: EXF) and RAD Data Communications announced today the availability of their new integrated solution for end-to-end monitoring of data networks. This solution will lower operators' capital expenses (CAPEX) by reducing network implementation time dramatically—from months to weeks or even days. As well, the joint solution slashes operational expenses by enabling faster and more detailed fault diagnoses and reduced mean-time-to-repair (MTTR). By integrating RAD network interface devices (NIDs) with EXFO's Brix System service assurance solution, network operators can now access a wider range of metrics than ever before, all collected and correlated on a single, Web-based system. This unique joint solution allows operators to monitor and test the performance of their services end-to-end and on a per-segment basis, without requiring expensive or time-consuming custom development for integration of multiple monitoring systems. The result for operators is faster troubleshooting and improved operational efficiency, all while leveraging their existing equipment from both companies.

"This solution allows operators to monitor their networks from end to end and correlates all the relevant metrics in one integrated system," said Claudio Mazzuca, Vice-President of EXFO's Service Assurance Division. "Until now this was only possible if operators stitched these metrics together using expensive customized software. By integrating NIDs from RAD into the Brix System, we can reduce the complexity of any operator's OSS and thus reduce their OPEX".

The joint solution also supports performance testing directly from NID to NID, enabling operators to segment the network for active monitoring and troubleshooting purposes. "The result is an extremely fast and cost-effective solution that can automatically collect, analyze and correlate NID data," said Shoval Bolotin, RAD's Director of Product Management. "The operator gets the full benefits of RAD's advanced ETX family of NIDs with traffic engineering, advanced diagnostic and synchronization features all fully integrated into their service assurance solution. This completely eliminates the costly and time-consuming custom development that is often required to correlate this data into the operator's OSS. We're very happy to have our NIDs managed by EXFO's market-leading Brix System, which is the best-of-breed solution in the service provider's performance monitoring market."

While the integrated solution significantly reduces spending on OSS development, it also allows operators to minimize time-to-market and deliver an off-the-shelf solution in days or weeks, as opposed to months or years. The solution is standards-based and allows operators to leverage their existing investments in EXFO and/or RAD equipment. As well, the vendor-agnostic approach built into this solution makes it easy to implement in any network.

For more information, please visit either www.EXFO.com/assure or www.RAD.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 an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has a staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.EXFO.com.

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The corporate name of the company is EXFO Inc. The company requests that all media outlets and publications use the corporate name ("EXFO Inc.") or abbreviated name ("EXFO") in capital letters for branding purposes. EXFO would like to thank all parties in advance for their cooperation.

About RAD
Founded in 1981, RAD Data Communications has achieved international recognition as a major manufacturer of high quality access and backhaul equipment for data communications and telecommunications applications. These solutions serve the data and voice access requirements of service providers, carriers, and enterprise networks, as well as utilities and transportation systems. The company's installed base exceeds 12,000,000 units and includes more than 150 carriers and operators around the world, including AT&T, China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom/Orange, Hutchison, KDDI, Telekom Austria, TeliaSonera, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Vodafone. RAD is an active participant in industry organizations such as the IETF, Broadband Forum, ITU, and MEF. Its customers are supported by 32 offices and more than 300 channel partners in 165 countries.

RAD is a member of the RAD Group of companies, a world leader in networking and internetworking product solutions.

RAD Data Communications site: www.rad.com

 

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