NGN/IP Correlation

NGN providers are looking for a standard, cost-effective, access-independent domain for implementing Internet-type applications such as voice and video telephony, audio and video conferencing, dual mode telephony, multimedia streaming, and presence and buddy services. The successful convergence of so many services depends on complex interactions among devices within the NGN infrastructure and between that infrastructure and VoIP and SS7 networks. Carriers must manage these interactions effectively to maintain high-quality customer service, which requires a comprehensive solution for monitoring and troubleshooting.

Tektronix Communications' System connects at key signaling points within an IMS and VoIP infrastructure, and provides the OSS industry's most complete network-wide correlation across all protocols, on demand on a per-call basis. Complete protocol correlation enables the NGN Analysis System to provide end-to-end visibility of IMS-based services. It also performs real-time and historical call monitoring, call trace and ongoing management of service quality.

Tektronix Communications' advanced multi-protocol correlation capabilities employ standards based rule sets, which can be modified to meet specific customer requirements. These robust and flexible rule sets enable service providers to manage legacy and more recent session control protocols across networks and devices with a single performance monitoring solution.