PIKA Technologies' Reliable Media Processing Building Blocks Selected By Empirix For Hammer Test Platforms As Cost Effective Choice For High Density TDM Testing Solutions
PIKA Technologies' high density analog building blocks power Hammer Test Platforms
Ottawa, Canada – April 12, 2005 – PIKA Technologies today announced that Empirix Inc. has chosen reliable PIKA media processing building blocks to enable voice services in its Hammer FX-TDM test systems. PIKA Technologies' products dramatically reduce the costs associated with high-density analog configurations.
Hammer products are the industry's most widely used VoIP IP/TDM test solutions, as verified by three consecutive Frost & Sullivan market surveys. Since the introduction of its first VoIP test system in 1995, the Hammer product family has grown to include a full range of testing platforms, products and services that span the complete development and deployment lifecycle for next-generation services. Leading network equipment manufacturers, service providers, independent labs and enterprise network operators rely on Hammer's proven TDM/VoIP testing technology and patented innovations to cost-efficiently verify the functionality, performance and quality of service of next-generation equipment and networks.
"Our design spec requires running voice processing services and monitoring services on a single high density analog network interface board. We did the research and found that PIKA Technologies was able to meet our requirements," said Steve Gladstone, VP and General Manager, Communications Infrastructure Group, Empirix Inc. "PIKA Technologies' extremely reliable media processing building blocks allow us to offer higher density analog Hammer FX-TDM configurations at a lower price per port. An added bonus has been the exceptional technical support we received from their Customer Care department during the design cycle."
"Empirix's decision to design our products into their world-recognized family of comprehensive test platforms speaks to the reliability of our media processing building blocks," said Terry Atwood, Vice President Sales, Marketing and Customer Care, PIKA Technologies. "We are very proud to be powering Empirix's next generation Hammer FX-TDM test equipment."
Technical information is available on PIKA media processing building blocks for TDM and IP networks at http://www.pikatechnologies.com/products/index.htm
About Empirix
Empirix delivers a comprehensive range of testing and monitoring solutions that assure the performance of next-generation networks, contact centers, and Web-based applications. Empirix provides products, services, and support to thousands of customers worldwide, including Global 2000 enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, and service providers. Headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, Empirix is a privately held company, with offices throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.empirix.com.
About PIKA Technologies
PIKA Technologies' reliable media processing building blocks connect computer systems to TDM and IP networks. Brand name companies design groundbreaking IVR, call center, custom PC/IP PBX, fax and logging solutions using PIKA Technologies' building blocks. With two decades of experience in this industry, the company is recognized for earning strong relationships with its customers worldwide by delivering direct, expert technical support. Headquartered in Ottawa, ON, Canada, the company has ranked in The Branham300, an authoritative ranking of successful Canadian high tech firms, for four consecutive years. Visit www.pikatechnologies.com or call +1-613-591-1555 for more information.
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