PITTSBURGH, June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tollgrade Communications,
Inc. (Nasdaq: TLGD), a leading supplier of network service assurance
products for the cable and telecom industries, will feature for the first
time at the Cable-Tec EXPO two new solutions for cable operators --
CMD-EL(TM), a DOCSIS(R)-based end-of-line RF monitor that provides
real-time measurement data to aid in diagnosing network faults and
intermittent performance issues, and CQM(TM) (or Call Quality Manager), a
network-based IP test element that enables cable operators to pre-qualify,
verify provisioning and remotely troubleshoot a variety of digital voice
services.
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Tollgrade's complete family of power supply, node, end-of-line, and
VoIP monitoring solutions for cable operators will also be featured with
live demonstrations at Booth #327 at SCTE Cable-Tec EXPO 2008, being held
at the Philadelphia Convention Center, June 24-27, 2008.
"With the introduction of these new testing solutions, we now offer
cable operators and MSOs network coverage from the node to the end of the
line," said Michael Mills, Tollgrade's Cable Product Marketing Manager.
"This full range of coverage provides visibility into all of the advanced
services offered to subscribers and is targeted at isolating system
troubles and reducing 'mean time to repair.' By targeting the most frequent
dispatch calls we enable effective pro-active monitoring of an operator's
entire network," added Mills.
Both products have recently completed trials which have resulted in an
initial domestic MSO order for CMD-EL, as well as international and
domestic orders for the CQM.
The CMD-EL, expected to be generally available later this year, is a
strand or pedestal-mounted network health test point capable of delivering
RF level measurements, digital measurements on the downstream DOCSIS
channel, VoIP metrics and remote FCC 24-hour proof of performance testing.
It can provide both real-time and scheduled measurements to help diagnose
network performance issues and can be programmed to monitor and alarm based
on specific RF characteristics and notify users when they are outside of
defined parameters.
The CQM's hardware is configured as a group of real eMTAs, while the
CQM software emulates skilled VoIP experts and sophisticated test equipment
to provide call signaling, media and call quality results in real time.
When used with Tollgrade's DOCSIS-based Voice Service Assurance Probes, the
CQM provides powerful end-to-end testing of digital voice service
availability and performance within various segments of the HFC network
without the need for dispatching a truck or using expensive handheld
meters.
For more information about the newest additions to Tollgrade's
CheetahXD Digital Voice/VoIP test and measurement family of products,
please visit us at SCTE Cable-Tec EXPO 2008 at Booth #327, or call
1(800)878-3399.
About Tollgrade
Tollgrade Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of network service
assurance products and services for centralized test systems around the
world. Tollgrade designs, engineers, markets and supports centralized test
systems, test access and status monitoring products, and next generation
network assurance technologies for the broadband marketplace. Tollgrade's
customers range from the top RBOCs (Regional Bell Operating Companies) and
Cable providers, to numerous independent telecom, cable and broadband
providers around the world. Tollgrade's network testing, measurement and
monitoring solutions support the infrastructure of cable and telecom
companies offering current and emerging triple play services. Tollgrade,
headquartered near Pittsburgh in Cheswick, Pa., and its products and
customer reach span more embedded access lines than any other test and
measurement supplier. For more information, visit Tollgrade's web site at
http://www.tollgrade.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The foregoing release contains "forward-looking statements" regarding
future events or results within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements concerning the
Company's current expectations regarding the expected availability date for
new products, and the Company's ability to introduce next generation
network technologies into existing customer infrastructures and to execute
its strategies. The Company cautions readers that such "forward-looking
statements" are, in fact, predictions that are subject to risks and
uncertainties and that actual events or results may differ materially from
those anticipated events or results expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any current intention to
update its "forward-looking statements," and the estimates and assumptions
within them, at any time or for any reason. In particular, the following
factors, among others could cause actual results to differ materially from
those described in the "forward-looking statements:" (a) the inability to
gain market acceptance of our new products within the customer base; (b)
the inability to complete or possible delays in completing certain research
and development efforts that may be required for product release and
general availability; ( c ) our dependence upon a limited number of third
party subcontractors to manufacture certain aspects of the products we
sell, including the products which are the subject of this release; and (d)
the inability to make changes in business strategy, development plans and
product offerings to respond to the needs of the significantly changing
telecommunications markets and network technologies.
Other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ
materially from those contained in the "forward-looking statements" are
included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC") including, but not limited to, the Company's Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and any subsequently filed
reports. All documents are also available through the SEC's Electronic Data
Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system at http://www.sec.gov or from the
Company's website at http://www.tollgrade.com.
(TM)Cheetah is a trademark of Tollgrade Communications, Inc.
(R)DOCSIS is a registered trademark of Cable Television Laboratories,
Inc.
SOURCE Tollgrade Communications, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Bob Butter, Corporate Communications of
Tollgrade Communications, Inc., +1-412-820-1347, Cell,
+1-412-736-6186, bbutter@tollgrade.com
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