Vodafone Turkey Deploys Tektronix' Unified Assurance for Network-Wide Monitoring

Vodafone Turkey Deploys Tektronix' Unified Assurance for Network-Wide Monitoring

GeoProbe, APM Provide Proactive GPRS and GSM Monitoring for Enhanced Customer Satisfaction

Tektronix, Inc. , a leading worldwide provider of communications network management and diagnostics solutions, announced today the deployment of its GeoProbe network assurance platform and Advanced Performance Monitoring (APM) product by Vodafone Turkey, the second largest mobile phone operator in Turkey.

Both GeoProbe and APM are part of Tektronix' Unified Assurance suite of applications for management of next generation converged networks. Tektronix' monitoring system enables Vodafone Turkey to detect bottlenecks, abnormal situations and performance degradation within its GPRS and GSM network in real time. This proactive management will help Vodafone Turkey provide its customers a higher quality of service.

Vodafone's entrance into the Turkish market represents a major challenge for network planning, network operations and customer care. Tektronix' GeoProbe and APM were selected because of the ability to provide the relevant Key Performance Indicators for benchmarking.

"Vodafone Turkey is dedicated to improving service quality quickly and this has been a priority since the rebranding earlier this year," said Huseyin Koksaldi, Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone Turkey. "Tektronix has proven its value to Vodafone with having been deployed in other countries by Vodafone group operators, and it has a great knowledge of the Turkish market, having supported this market for nearly 10 years. We know their dedication to quality runs as deep as our own commitment."

Tektronix recently announced enhancements to GeoProbe's monitoring capabilities to include the monitoring of Gb/IP, IuFlex interfaces and A-interface over SIGTRAN for real-time, end-to-end visibility of services running on mobile networks.

"We are enthusiastic to be collaborating with Vodafone Turkey and extend our association with the Vodafone family," said Doug Dickerson, Vice President and General Manager, Network Management, Tektronix. "With the support of the Unified Assurance system, Vodafone Turkey can proactively detect and instantaneously identify network problems, providing the high quality of service they seek for their customers."

In May, Vodafone named Tektronix as a finalist for its Global Supplier Performance Awards. The awards recognize key suppliers' proven ability to meet the Vodafone group's specific business requirements and track record of consistently delivering outstanding service and value over the last year.