Symmetricom and Sagem partner to integrate V-Factor QoS into IPTV set-top boxes

November 15, 2007 – Symmetricom and Sagem Communications have announced that they are partnering to pre-integrate Symmetricom’s V-Factor Quality of Service (QoS) solution into Sagem’s IPTV set-top boxes (STBs).

The joint solution will initially launch with beta trials at a service provider in France.  V-Factor is based on the Moving Picture Quality Metrics (MPQM) model adapted specifically for end-to-end video quality scoring, and correlates both network and content impairments.

“We are confident that the trial of our combined solution will meet the performance and QoE monitoring expectations of our service provider customers as they seek to grow and improve their IPTV and other IP-based video offerings,” said Yves Cognet, CTO for Symmetricom’s QoE Assurance division.  “Our goal is to demonstrate the benefits of an end-to-end solution that includes real time monitoring from inside a customer’s home.”