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| [01.08.2010] VeEX™ intros multifunctional tester for mature and emerging networks.VePAL TX130+ |
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Santa Clara, Calif., Jan. 8, 2010 - VeEX has added the TX130+ test platform to its range of handheld access network diagnostic tools. As telecom networks globally undergo a migration from legacy to emerging technologies, many customers have been left stranded without a single, modern and multifunctional test tool to install, verify and troubleshoot both old and new networks - until now. Equipped with powerful PDH/DSn, Datacom and Ethernet interface options, the TX130+ expertly performs traditional ITU-T/ANSI transmission tests required by large telcos and wireless/mobile operators, Datacom tests for mature corporate customer networks operating "V" type interfaces and Ethernet tests for newer IP-based networks. The TX130+ can also be equipped with ISDN PRI (Primary Rate ISDN) and VF Channel Analysis, critical features for Special Services groups. John Joo, VeEX's director of product marketing for transport products, commented "As new technology emerges, many test and measurement vendors tend to focus on developing technology-specific products demanded by the marketplace for a given and relatively short technology cycle only. Our goal with the TX130+ platform is to offer customers a single, multifunctional instrument to verify new Ethernet access networks, but not forgetting about the large installed base of legacy PDH/DSn transmission and datacom networks where significant money has already been invested." The TX130+ is designed for field engineers that need an easy-to-use, handheld, and battery-powered field unit. To simplify and ensure rapid testing, the unit auto-configures itself to the signal detected, minimizing operator involvement. |
| [12.17.2009] VeEX receives 2009 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Price Performance Value of the Year. |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - December 17, 2009 - Based on its recent analysis of the World Gigabit Ethernet test equipment market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes VeEX Inc. with the 2009 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Price Performance Value of the Year, for its ability to provide superior value to customers. In addition to focusing on providing value-added services such as free online training and certification, 24/7 customer service and standard 3-year warranty, and meeting changing customer needs, the company is uniquely committed to offer a higher price/performance value to customers than its competitors. more... |
| [11.03.2009] VeEX announces powerful SLA validation test feature. |
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Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 3, 2009 -- VeEX announces a powerful Service Level Agreement (SLA) validation test feature for its VePAL V300 series Ethernet products. The "RFC2544 Advanced SLA Mode" feature combines the powerful multiservice throughput test capabilities found on these products with the RFC2544 industry test suite for SLA verification. Using this new test function, service providers are able to verify SLAs whilst end-to-end QoS is assessed properly. By configuring one primary test stream and up to seven background streams each with independent frame size, bandwidth, and more importantly QoS levels, simulating different service applications is now realized. The Advanced RFC2544 SLA mode provides detailed visibility of the test parameters for each of the traffic streams being measured, providing an efficient in-depth qualification in a fast and automated way. "The Advanced RFC2544 SLA feature was inspired and driven by one of Europe's largest Tier 1 operators" according to Ricardo Torres, VeEX's Director of Product Marketing for Ethernet Products. He continued by saying, "The customer needed an advanced 10Mbit to 1Gigabit Ethernet test instrument that was capable of performing SLA measurements while approximating a real traffic environment. Although many competitive instruments offer the standard measurement routine, RFC2544 was never really developed for network operators deploying service in operational type traffic conditions, so the regular feature had known limitations. After months of custom software development and stringent field trials, the customer selected the MX300 because it was able to support independent test applications on two individual test ports which incorporated the RFC2544 Advanced SLA mode". The test mode is also available on the TX300, the industry's smallest full-featured PDH/SDH/OTN/Ethernet/Fibre Channel network analyzer. Versatile hardware and software options optimize the configuration for transport applications at rates ranging from DS1/E1 to OC-192/STM-64 and/or Metro Ethernet testing including 10GE, 1GE and 10/100/1000Base-T rates. SAN and OTN testing applications such as Fiber Channel and OTU-1/2 respectively can be added via a simple software code. The highly portable design makes the TX300 suitable for the field installation and maintenance environment, but Lab and NEM customers benefit from the advanced feature set normally found in bigger, bulkier test sets. As operators and service providers strive to reduce operating costs, replacing a number of products with a single multiservice instrument such as the V300 series has helped them reach these objectives, while continuing to deliver new services. Already shipping to customers in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America since January 2009, the MX300 and TX300 multi-service instruments will be on display at the Ethernet Expo November 3rd and 4th at the Hilton Hotel New York, booth #214, New York City. |
| [02.11.2009] 2009 Global xDSL Test Equipment Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award. |
| VeEX Inc. has been named recipient of this presitigious award by Frost & Sullivan, a recognized global growth consulting company. According to Frost & Sullivan, this award is presented to the test equipment company that has been able "nurture the development of a key technology, and allowed it to grow in a market despite the inherent odds confronting small companies. The award further signifies recognition of the company's identification of a unique or bold product or service solution with significant market potential, and then successfully meeting the challenges that are associated with bringing it to market." Based on research performed on the global xDSL (variants of DSL) test equipment market, the Award is bestowed upon VeEX Inc. for its' vision to develop the VePAL BX100V, a key product that enabled stimulated customer adoption, market penetration and revenue growth despite the odds confronting it in an established industry. The company's first generation DSL product, the VePAL BX100A addressed the testing requirements for ADSL/2/2+ deployments. |
| [02.11.2009] VePAL MX120/MX300 and TX300 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Test Suite. VePAL MX120/MX300 and TX300. |
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VeEX introduces an optional 4 Gbps Fibre Channel test suite to the MX120/300 and TX300 platforms providing comprehensive test performance capabilities for high bandwidth SAN deployments. The optional Fibre Channel test suite offers full line rate traffic generation and analysis, bit error rate testing (BERT), round trip delay measurements, buffer-to-buffer credit configuration, and flow control (RRDY) statistics. The 4 Gbps rate support complements the existing 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps functionality already offered in the handheld MX120 Metro Ethernet Expert test set. The full test suite (1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps) is available for the newly released MX300 and TX300 products. The MX300 equipped with the Fibre Channel test suite is the industry's smallest and most portable Ethernet and Fibre Channel test set supporting 10GE LAN/WAN, 10/100/1000Base-T, 1000Base-X, and 1/2/4Gbps Fibre Channel test functionality. The hardware and software scalable TX300 takes this functional integration to a new level by adding STM-64/OC-192, E1/DS1 to STM-16/OC-48, and OTN OTU-2 test capability to the Ethernet and Fibre Channel test suites. The MX300 and TX300 platforms allow network operators to equip themselves with the right combination of multi-service test functions in a single test unit, simplifying network deployments, service delivery, and network maintenance. |
| [12.29.2008] VePAL TX300 Next Generation 10Gigabit Network Analyzer. TX300/e. |
| VeEX introduces the industry's smallest universal 10 Gigabit Next Generation Network analyzer. This highly versatile 2.5kg (6 lbs) unit supports SONET/SDH applications at test rates from DS1/E to OC-192/STM-64 including Metro Ethernet applications at 10GE, dual 1GE and dual 10/100/1000Base-T in a single instrument, eliminating the need to carry cumbersome modules. Fiberchannel and Optical Transport Network (OTN) applications can be added in the field via simple software upgrade. A super bright 7" color TFT touch panel display, graphical user interface and 4 hours of battery autonomy at 10Gbps operation makes the TX300 an ideal tool for installation, commissioning and maintenance of advanced converged networks. |
| [10.02.2008] MLX300 Intelligent 10GE loopback device. MLX300. |
| VeEX introduces the industry's first intelligent loopback device for 10Gigabit Ethernet remote test applications. Paired with a portable MX300 tester, this low cost 1U rack mount device facilitates RFC2544 and Throughput measurements via remote control or in-band commands. |
| [09.15.2008] VX1000 VoIP server software. VX1000. |
| VeEX announces a low cost VoIP server software package that runs on any Windows compatible PC platform. The VX1000 software accepts multiple VoIP test calls from VeEX test sets to measure bi-directional MOS scores and R-factors. VoIP test results can be viewed on the VeEX handheld test sets or stored in VX1000 system for future analysis and reference. |
| [09.05.2008] MX300 portable 10GE Metro/Ethernet tester. VePAL MX300. |
| VeEX introduces the industry's smallest, hand-held, 10Gigabit Ethernet tester. Featuring a super bright 7" color TFT / touch panel display, three hour battery operation and weighing in at 2.5kg / 5.5lbs, this versatile instrument supports 10GigE LAN/WAN rates including dual 1GigE optical and 10/100/1000Base-T copper interfaces. Customers who have adopted and standardized the MX100 series for validating Ethernet networks, are now able to carry a single and compatible unit to the field to test all Ethernet rates. Independent multiple streams, VLAN stacking, MPLS tagging, MAC and VLAN flooding features are available across all interfaces, simplifying the installation and maintenance of complex Carrier Ethernet and IP networks and services. |
| [06.06.2008] TX150 adds SONET test capability. VePAL TX150/e. |
| VeEX adds Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) test capability to the TX150/e, the industry's smallest and feature rich tester for the installation and maintenance of PDH/SDH transmission networks. The advanced software/firmware architecture offers a range of transmission rate options and a multitude of test capabilities needed to install, maintain, and monitor high-speed SONET transmission networks. The TX150 series is capable of supporting and testing PDH, SDH, SONET, and Triple Play technologies in a single unit, making it ideal for service providers maintaining International gateways and having to test VoIP, IPTV and Internet services over Ethernet connections. |
| [05.07.2008] CX180F Ingress Monitoring System for CATV operators. CX180F. |
| VeEX adds forward path ingress test functions to the CX180 headend monitoring series. The CX180F system equipped with three test ports in a 1U rack configuration is a cost effective solution optimized for small headend deployments. The Reveal CX180F Server and Controller software, an integral part of the monitoring system facilitates continuous scanning of all analog and digital TV channels and permits on demand testing and analysis of forward path QAM levels, pre & post FEC errors and modulation error rates. Alarm detection linked to user defined parameters and thresholds, simplifies the monitoring process. An integrated high performance spectrum analyzer function is used to detect, identify and troubleshoot spurious signals and other in-band ingress sources with fast capture rate and accuracy levels. |
| [04.04.2008] MPX100 Metro Probe Expert equipped with advanced Ethernet test functions. MPX100. |
| VeEX unveils the MPX100 Metro Probe Expert, a next generation test system for Metro and Carrier Ethernet Networks. MPX100 probes are deployed at strategic network locations such as the exchange or central office (CO), points of presence (POP), demarcation points or customer locations where network service and performance assurance is critical. Single or multiple MPX100 units can be remote controlled via an out-of-band internet connection and a Reveal MPX Controller to perform in-service monitoring and out-of-service performance testing. The MPX100 can also perform scheduled and on demand point to point measurements such as BERT, RFC2544 and Multi-Stream Throughput testing. The MPX100 works with the MX100 and MX120 Handheld Ethernet Test Sets for loopback control and on-demand point to point testing. |
| [03.01.2008] The most compact VDSL and ADSL2+ testing solution. VePAL BX100V. |
| VeEX releases the industry's most compact VDSL and ADSL2+ tester based on the successful VPAL100 platform. Weighing less than 1kg, this all-in-one handheld solution is fitted with an Infineon/Aware chipset capable of emulating both DSLAM and customer modem equipment for complete VDSL and ADSL2+/ADSL network verification. Configured in ATU-R mode, the unit provides basic link turn-up statistics for Annex A, Annex B, Annex L or Annex M standards, while in VTU-R mode, the unit provides profiles for Infineon, Ikanos, Broadcom and Conexant VDSL chipsets making it a truly interoperable and universal tester. Impulse Noise Protection support for IPTV networks, legacy ATM and next generation Packet Transfer Mode (PTM) add to the already impressive feature set. Physical layer loop diagnostics is implemented using licensed Dr. DSL technology from Aware Incorporated. In pass–through mode, the BX100V can emulate VDSL or ADSL2+ modems while Triple Play service verification can be performed over any xDSL technology mentioned. |
| [02.11.2008] 2008 Global Test & Measurement Emerging Company of the Year Award. |
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VeEX Inc. has been named recipient of this presitigious award by Frost & Sullivan, a recognized global growth consulting company. According to Frost & Sullivan, this award "recognizes VeEX's impressive ability to combine extensive research & development efforts with a promising and cost-effective strategy enabling it to enter the dynamic, but highly competitive and challenging market of field testing for telcos, MSOs and enterprises. Not only was the company able to develop and introduce a comprehensive line of products in less than 24 months but establishing a distribution network to sell its products in over 40 countries across the world is another significant achievement. Founded in April 2006 by industry veterans, VeEX has its head office located in Santa Clara, California, the heart of the Silicon Valley. In little over 20 months of operation, the company successfully developed four families of products that target different markets including Cable TV, DSL, legacy transport (SONET/SDH) and Ethernet." |
| [02.01.2008] The new cable testing solution. CX180R-IGM. |
| VeEX introduces the industry's most powerful headend monitoring system. The 1U, 10 port configuration is the most cost effective solution for a small or space limited head-end installation where ingress monitoring and return path QAM analysis are necessary. The CX180R system architecture is designed to allow simple, flexible and cost effective expansion. |
| [11.19.2007] The new cable testing solution. VePAL CX180. |
| VeEX releases the industry first handheld reverse path QAM analyzer. Incorporating the Signal Level Meter common to all CX series platforms, the CX180 can be used at the headend to check for return path ingress noise. Return path or upstream measurement of MER, Pre/Post-BER and Constellation of QAM16/64/128 signal types is unique. An optional DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem supports triple play service applications and back office management features. |
| [09.04.2007] The new SONET/SDH testing solution. VePAL TX150/e. |
| VeEX releases its TX150/e. Based on the popular VPAL100 platform, this handheld unit is optimized to test SDH/PDH/T-Carrier networks from 2.5G down to T1/E1 rates. A host of advanced test functions normally associated with larger and more expensive instruments are integrated into a portable and rugged form factor. The TX150/e also incorporates advanced IP test capability making it the industry's smallest and most powerful 2.5G SDH/PDH tester with Triple Play functions. |
| [08.01.2007] The new Ethernet testing solution. VePAL MX120. |
| VeEX introduces the MX120, a dual port version of the MX100 Ethernet test platform. Literally doubling the same powerful test functionalities, the unit is optimized for monitoring applications and network equipment manufacturers requiring multiple independent copper and optical test ports. Enhanced BERT, RFC2544 and Throughput modes support the testing of Layer 2/3/4 networks. Asymmetric testing and MAC flooding address new network applications and equipment stress testing. A Fiberchannel software option operating on the same optical test ports and re-using the multi-rate Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceivers is a cost effective solution for testing of Storage Area Networks. |
| [05.15.2007] The new SONET/SDH testing solution. VePAL TX50e. |
| VeEX introduces its TX50e. The TX50e is a feature rich hand-held solution for testing and evaluating 2 Mbps and 64 kbps digital circuits. Advanced features include Pulse Mask analysis, jitter, and a built-in oscilloscope that captures both positive and negative pulses for transmission impairment analysis. |
| [05.01.2007] The new cable testing solution. VePAL CX120. |
| VeEX introduces the CX120. Equipping the existing CX100 platform, with an Upstream Signal Generator (USG) with advanced Forward Error Correction (FEC) capabilities, launches the industry's first handheld rugged tool for characterizing modulation impairments in the reverse path. A broad frequency range accommodates Annex A or Annex B channel spectrums. Used in conjunction with a QAM analyzer, the USG option generates a variety of signal types including CW, QAM16, QAM64 and QAM128 with FEC coding to validate upstream DOCSIS transmission. Adjustable level and symbol rates allow the user to fully simulate network conditions. |
| [01.30.2007] The new cable testing solution. VePAL CX150. |
| VeEX introduces the CX150 CATV tester with DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem functionality. Building on the already impressive CX100 feature set, the built-in cable modem allows MSOs and installation contractors to validate the broadband internet connection over the critical HFC return path. A choice of LAN and DOCSIS connections makes back office management and test result transfer effortless. Triple Play services can be verified on either RF and/or Ethernet interface while the Pass-Through function enables complete modem emulation. |
| [01.19.2007] The first CATV testing solution. VePAL CX100. |
| VeEX introduces its first CATV tester based on the VePAL 100 platform. Equipped with the standard Signal Level Meter configuration, measurement of Analog and Digital signals per customer channel plans and thresholds is extremely straightforward. PAL and NTSC analog video standards targeting Global markets are implemented in two separate models including a unique dual band Annex A/B model. Digital signals using QAM64 & 256 modulation with deep-interleaving are also supported – measured parameters include Constellation, MER, Pre-BER and Post-BER. A high capacity field exchangeable LiIon battery pack offers sufficient autonomy for most technician applications. |
| [09.01.2006] The first Ethernet testing solution. VePAL MX100. |
| VeEX introduces its first Ethernet tester based on the VePAL 100 platform. This single port unit delivers a comprehensive array of test functionalities for installing, commissioning or maintaining Ethernet and IP services. Copper and Optical ports and a choice of test application modes such as BERT, RFC2544 and Throughput simplify testing Layer 2/3 networks. Independent multiple streams each with its own configurable MAC/IP Header, Traffic shaping, VLAN tagging (Q in Q) and MPLS characteristics allows operators and service providers to assess Triple Play service flows. The unit supports VoIP, IPTV, Advanced IP and Web-browser capabilities over LAN and WAN test interfaces. |
| [09.01.2006] The first ADSL2+ testing solution. VePAL BX100A. |
| VeEX introduces the BX100A ADSL2+ tester, and in turn unveils the VPAL100, the industry's most advanced handheld test platform for Triple Play Services. The unit supports ADSL2+ modem emulation with VoIP, IPTV, Advanced IP and Web-browser capabilities. Triple play services and applications can be verified on the ADSL2+ interface or via the built-in 10/100-T Ethernet port. A high resolution Color LCD touchscreen and intuitive on-screen graphics simplifies ADSL2+ turn-up and triple play tasks. |