RCATS upgrade supports HSDPA

JDSU has added new features to its widely used Remote Cellular Automated Test System (RCATS) which helps cellular operators ensure high quality of mobile services. RCATS version 9.0 includes support for HSDPA and other key features include compelling data views as well as graphic-rich displays that robustly capture the results of monitoring a mobile service subscriber's quality. Mobile operators can colour-code graphics or data views, for example, specific to the type of test and monitoring that interests them.

The new RCATS software enables wireless operators to ensure service quality in the network and address the deployment challenges associated with service delivery.

It helps mobile operators to actively monitor and improve the quality of services they deliver to their end customers.

RCATS was developed by Casabyte, acquired by JDSU on 23rd January 2007.

JDSU's wireless test portfolio and partnerships are on display at 3GSM in Hall 2, booth 2B88 and 2A78.

'The complexities of fixed-mobile network and service convergence create new quality challenges for service providers worldwide', says Bill Tomeo, vice president of the JDSU's Service Assurance Solutions division.

'JDSU's complete 'head end to handset' service-assurance test solutions give operators the ability to quickly, reliably and cost-effectively prevent network degradation that can impair voice, data, and video service quality'.

RCATS is automated and centrally managed for the continuous monitoring of end-user services to ensure consistency of availability and performance.

Wireless service providers can proactively address problems before they affect the customer, differentiate service offerings and drive down service costs.

An essential part of RCATS is the Service Validation Package (SVP) components that help providers establish the exact monitoring solution for a complete package of basic voice, supplementary services, basic data, WAP, SMS, MMS, voice quality, and IVR quality needs.

RCATS is compatible with US and international wireless protocols including 2G (CDMA, GSM and TDMA), as well as 2.5G (1xRTT, EDGE and GPRS), 3G (UMTS, HSDPA and 1xEV-DO).