Network test labs are constantly subjected to the opposing forces of meeting time-to-market objectives while guaranteeing outstanding product quality. At the same time, business-critical objectives that require new technologies or personnel redistribution regularly bring new challenges to the test lab. For example, new deployments of cloud-based data and software delivery systems introduce complexity into network designs and increase the variety of test equipment that must be included in network tests. And companies are placing regional test teams all across the globe – each with its own isolated test lab and resources. Read more »

As part of its continuing evolution in automation, Ixia has forged two strategic partnerships with industry leaders - QualiSystems and ONPATH Technologies. QualiSystems is a leading provider of lab management, device provisioning, and test automation software. Their TestShell™ software enables centralized lab control, monitoring, and automation over a diverse array of lab equipment. ONPATH is a leading provider of scalable connectivity and monitoring solutions. Their Universal Connectivity System™ delivers an advanced platform that effectively rewires and reconfigures your lab as necessary to execute different tests. Read more »