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• Tektronix Offers 3G Video Tester

  Monday, April 27th, 2009

  BEAVERTON, Ore. — Tektronix, Inc. (NYSE: TEK – News), a leading worldwide provider of network management and diagnostics products, announced the K15 version 2.1 for its market leading wireless network monitoring platform that provides the ability to analyze H.324M video telephony quality of service by monitoring the UMTS core network Iu-CS interface. Customers are able to obtain deeper video quality analysis by sharing the video files with the Tektronix MTS4EA Elementary Stream Analyzer to investigate and analyze compressed video data.

  The introduction of third generation mobile systems has enabled mobile network operators to offer a new range of mobile service to subscribers. The traditional voice offering is now complemented by a multitude of new services like video telephony, video streaming, video clip download and mobile web surfing. Customer satisfaction is more

• RiT Gets Nasdaq Notice

  Monday, April 27th, 2009

  TEL AVIV — RiT Technologies (NASDAQ: RITT – News) today announced that on December 6, 2007, the Company received a Nasdaq Staff Deficiency Letter indicating that, for the last 30 consecutive business days, the bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares has closed below the minimum $1.00 per share required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market set forth in Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4320(e)(2)(E)(ii) (the “Rule”).

  In accordance with the Rule, the Company will be provided 180 calendar days, or until June 3, 2008, to regain compliance. Compliance is achieved if, at anytime prior to June 3, 2008, the bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares closes at $1.00 per share or more for at least 10 consecutive business days. If the Company does not regain compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4450(a)(5) by June 3, 2008, Nasdaq’s staff more

• Tektronix Offers 3G Tester

  Monday, April 27th, 2009

  BEAVERTON, Ore. — Tektronix, Inc. (NYSE: TEK – News), a worldwide provider of communications network management & diagnostics, announced a protocol analysis solution for UTRAN. The Network and Service Analyzer (NSA) for UTRAN, is a new 3G software application for the industry leading K15 monitoring platform. NSA for UTRAN provides network operators with first-to-market capabilities to improve troubleshooting and optimize performance.

  The growth of the wireless market and fierce competition between mobile network operators has created high customer expectations in terms of quality of service. Network operators have to be able to monitor and manage the quality of new service categories delivered to an increasing number of subscribers by the complex 3G network infrastructure. Network engineers need a powerful and flexible tool that can automatically detect more

• Iptivia Raises Series A

  Sunday, April 26th, 2009

  NEW YORK — Iptivia, Inc. announced that it has completed a Series A financing round led by Paladin Capital Group with participation from OmniCapital Group and additional investments from the founding team. The funds allow Iptivia to accelerate its international expansion, broaden its product development activities, and address new market segments such as IPTV providers.

  Iptivia is the leader in real-time service assurance for IP networks that carry high-bandwidth multimedia applications. Iptivia has core intellectual property that provides the real-time diagnosis, remediation, and monitoring required to deliver mission-critical services over large IP networks. Iptivia’s customers include all types of large service providers, including wireline, cable and broadband wireless operators, and large-scale enterprise customers. Iptivia has also established strong more

• OptoTest Measues Loss

  Sunday, April 26th, 2009

  NEWBURY PARK, Calif. — OptoTest Corporation has announced the release of its new OP815 Insertion Loss Measurement Instrument, an efficient, automated solution for qualifying singlemode or multimode fiber optic cable assemblies in a compact package that fits on a workbench.

  Integrating a stable single- or dual-wavelength source and a state-of-the-art optical power meter in a chassis measuring only 8.5” x 3.5” x 12”, and automated over a USB interface by OptoTest’s powerful OPL-Pro turnkey application software, the OP815 can be customized for a wide range of fiber optic measurement tasks in high-volume manufacturing environments.

  Each OP815 is built to order for either singlemode or multimode fiber with laser and LED sources available in most common wavelengths. Detectors are available to accommodate either single-channel or duplex fiber optic more

• Agilent Tests Wireless Video

  Sunday, April 26th, 2009

  CANNES, France — Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A – News) today introduced video testing capabilities for its Wireless Network Optimization Platform that enable RF engineering teams to quantify wireless user experience during video calls and help identify the cause of problems. By enabling a smooth introduction and ongoing maintenance of wireless video services, the solution helps service providers ensure high quality of service and maximum revenue.

  “Testing flexibility is a requirement in an industry where diverse service offerings are supported by a complex collection of multi-vendor devices, protocols and interfaces,” said Tom Walls, vice president and general manager of Agilent’s Telecommunication Systems Division. “With the platform’s easy-to-use and customizable interface, RF engineers have the flexibility to build video tests more

• Ixia Reports Q4

  Sunday, April 26th, 2009

  CALABASAS, Calif. — Ixia (Nasdaq:XXIA) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.

  Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2004 were a record $35.2 million, which represents a year-over-year increase of 53% from the fourth quarter of last year and a sequential increase of 17% from the immediately preceding third quarter. Net income on a GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2004 was $7.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, a 227% increase when compared to net income of $2.3 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2003.

  Ixia’s fourth quarter of 2004 GAAP results included $1.2 million of non-cash charges related to the amortization of acquired intangible assets and income tax benefits of $1.4 million related to the tax effects of the amortization of the acquired intangible assets noted above more

• NetTest Intros PMD Analyzer

  Saturday, April 25th, 2009

  UTICA, N.Y. — NetTest a leading provider of test, measurement and monitoring solutions for global telecommunications networks, today announced the introduction of a new line of polarized light sources that will work in conjunction with the Polarization Mode Dispersion module (PMD) of its CMA 5000 Multi-Layer Test Platform.

  This new line of light sources is available in a variety of models to cover all testing needs, ranging from CWDM to long haul DWDM: 1310, 1550 and 1625, in both mono and dual wavelengths. Compact and battery powered, these light sources have been designed to reach high dynamic range when used with the CMA 5000 PMD module. A standard 1550nm light source allows for 55dB of dynamic range and covers most applications; however, an optional 64dB light source is available to measure ultra long haul amplified links.

  Utilizing the Interferometric more

• Enure Raises $5M, Names CEO

  Saturday, April 25th, 2009

  HERZELIYA, Israel — Enure Networks, the leading provider of home-network management and self healing software solutions, today announced that Mr. Gil Eyal has joined the Company as its new Chief Executive Officer and board member, effective November 1st 2007. This major reinforcement of the company leadership, together with an additional funding of $5M, has put Enure in an excellent position to achieve its strategic objectives and go-to-market targets.

  Mr. Eyal joins Enure as an accomplished business leader and start-up co-founder, bringing Enure extensive experience in the management of rapidly growing enterprises. Before joining Enure, Mr. Eyal was President and CEO at Fiberzone Networks, where he provided the leadership for the company to become a key player in the Fiber Management Automation market. Prior to Fiberzone, Mr. Eyal held the position of EVP Sales and more

• Ascade Wins in Croatia

  Friday, April 3rd, 2009

  STOCKHOLM — Ascade, the global market-leader in advanced Billing, Routing and Quality solutions for the Interconnect market today announced an extended co-operation with T-Hrvatski Telekom, the leading telecommunication carrier of Croatia, for deployment of Carrier Cockpit(TM) Quality Management Solutions.

  Hrvatski Telekom has already in live operation the Routing & Trading part of the Carrier Cockpit(TM) Suite. The extended co-operation enables T-Hrvatski Telekom to include advanced and pro-active quality measurements as an integrated part of the daily decisions around buying, routing, pricing and selling of international voice minutes.

  “Delivering expected quality levels is of great importance for us for all our customer segments. We take pride in serving our demanding retail customers as well as our customers on the wholesale market with reliable and more