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JDSU aquires TEST-UM for expansion into home networking |
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JDSU has just announced an agreement to acquire Test-Um Inc., an industry-leading provider of home networking test instruments for the FTTx and digital cable markets. The acquisition, which creates new sales channels for Test-Um¹s home networking product portfolio and JDSU¹s existing set of field test instruments for broadband access networks, is expected to be formalized in the current quarter.
The rapid adoption of IP-based voice, data and video services makes it a strategic imperative that telecommunications and cable network operators deploy broadband triple-play test solutions that extend from the core network into the home. Test-Um adds to JDSU¹s triple-play test expertise and product portfolio, bringing an extensive set of home-wiring test instruments for the verification, installation and maintenance of Category 3, Category 5 and coaxial cables used in home and small office networks for
the delivery of VoIP, IPTV and other services. The ability to conduct
³three-wire² home network testing is increasingly important as the number of broadband-connected homes and networked devices grows.
Test-Um¹s ³three-wire² test instruments verify the ability of home wiring to support the reliable delivery of new, high-bandwidth voice, data and video services throughout the home. Test-Um¹s instruments include test sets for verifying line conditions and power-signal levels, wireless testers that facilitate communications on the job, tone tracing and identification to locate and track cable runs, and analyzers for more advanced service troubleshooting and certification.
JDSU (formerly Acterna) is represented in southern Africa by Comtest (Pty) Limited. For more information on the JDSU range of communications test and measurement solutions and optical products for telecommunications service providers, cable operators and network equipment manufacturers, please email Comtest at info@comtest.co.za or phone +27 11 254 2200.
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