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Validation AB deploys STINGA in their test centre

Grimstad (Norway), August 25^th, 2003: Validation AB has chosen Utel Systems as a supplier of test instruments for testing and verification of solutions for "Next Generation Networks" (NGN). Validation's customers are carriers and network operators and their business idea is to test new technology on behalf of their customers before it is deployed in the telecom network.

The deployment of new technology in the telecom networks enables network operators to build cost-effective multi-service network solutions. This new technology will be able to handle large and growing volumes of both voice and data traffic. However, the deployment of this technology requires thorough and comprehensive testing and verification of functionality. As a tool for this Validation has chosen the new test instrument STINGA from the Norwegian manufacturer Utel Systems. STINGA is a modular test instrument designed to test the protocols used in solutions for NGN networks.

Signalling protocols like BICC, PNNI and Megaco/H.248 can be monitored and/or tested (simulated) by STINGA. As the simulators for the different protocols are communicating with each other it is possible to generate advanced test scenarios. In this way test engineers may simulate network traffic (signalling) in order to test and verify functionality in NGN systems. STINGA instruments have already been delivered to different carriers and equipment manufacturers in Europe. This summer Validation AB decided to use STINGA as their test solution for testing new systems like the ENGINE platform from Ericsson.

Göran Knutson, senior engineer in Validation has the following to say about STINGA: “After using the STINGA Test Instrument during the validation of Ericsson ENGINE 2.0, we have the following experience of the instrument: STINGA is a very good and easy to use test instrument. It was very easy to learn and to get started with. The help from the support that we got from Utel Systems was very helpful in every way. That includes program and protocol updates, and getting started with the testing. When testing and validating ENGINE 2.0 we found the STINGA test instrument to be a very helpful tool in the process. We used the instrument for monitoring and simulating BICC, ISUP and PNNI.  The interworking between the BICC and PNNI simulators was excellent to have and it worked great. The ability that the user has in making own test scripts is very useful and we will therefore strongly recommend the STINGA Test Instrument”.

About Validation

Validation AB is a Swedish company with over 400 employees and a turnover in 2002 of approximately SEK 570 million. Validation tests, secures and streamlines IT- and telecom-based products and services. Its wide sphere of expertise, long experience and unique test environments make it one of Europe's leading companies in the field. Validation offers its customers a full-service concept - from requirements management and testing to quality assurance of routines and information management. Validation can also improve the efficiency of IT environments and architectures and is a market leader in information security.
 

About Utel Systems

Utel Systems was founded in September 1998. The technology and products have been developed for a period of 10 years within Telenor, the major Norwegian telecommunication carrier. The company is focusing on providing their customers with a combination of telecom know-how, price efficient products and systems, on-site training/assistance and fast access to expert support. The products and services are therefore all built on a solid platform of signalling know-how. This platform is continuously strengthened through tight hands on interrelations with the largest customers.

Utel Systems is defining the Nordic countries to be the home market and is here addressing carriers/network operators, service providers and equipment manufacturers directly. International sales is focused on Europe, the US, Asia and Australia through an increasing network of dedicated, local partners/distributors.

For more information, please visit the corporate web-site at: www.utelsystems.com.

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