Japanese communications testing specialist Anritsu has unveiled a new software-based network measurement system designed to assess the quality of communication in Cloud and virtualised environments.
The Virtual Network Master for AWS (MX109030PC) operates within Amazon Web Services (AWS) and enables users to measure latency, jitter, throughput, and packet loss without relying on physical test instruments.
The software provides end-to-end visibility of network performance, including one-way and round-trip data transmission, helping operators evaluate communication quality in virtualised infrastructure where traditional hardware is impractical to deploy.
Anritsu said the new system can be used in combination with its existing Network Master Pro MT1000A and MT1040A hardware units to deliver consistent network quality measurements from core and cloud systems through to field-deployed devices.
The launch comes as network operators and enterprises increasingly rely on virtualisation and Cloud computing, which make it more difficult to install physical test equipment in data centres.
The company said the tool allows reproducible measurement of communication quality under realistic operating conditions, supporting remote operation and automation through a web-based interface and API.
“The challenge of maintaining visibility into communication performance has grown as networks move into the Cloud,” Anritsu said in a statement. “By providing accurate and repeatable testing in virtual environments, this solution helps bridge that gap.”
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