IP test lab equipment vendors form TesLA Alliance

August 26, 2008 - Seven companies specialising in IP test lab equipment have formed a new organisation called the TesLA Alliance (IP Test Lab Automation Alliance), with the intention of providing an open, multivendor automation framework that will enable seamless interoperation between member solutions and improve productivity, return on investment and accelerate time to market for operator customers.

The founding members are Ixia, APCON, Codenomicon, Fanfare, Mu Dynamics, QualiSystems and Shunra. The TesLA framework is based on Ixia's Test Conductor IP test automation solution, while Ixia's iSimCity proof-of-concept lab will provide the facilities for interoperability testing by all alliance members. All members are required to commit to increasing the breadth and depth of their interoperability with other members' IP testing products.

“Ixia and its partners share a common vision for TesLA to further improve the efficiency and effectiveness of IP service and network testing to help customers deliver superior quality products and gain accelerated time to market advantages,” said Atul Bhatnagar, President and CEO of Ixia.