Network Instruments Designated “Avaya Compliant”

Published 23rd October 2007

Solutions rated for interoperability with Avaya optimise VoIP network performance...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN ––23 October, 2007 –– Network Instruments, a leading provider of innovative analysis solutions for in-depth network intelligence and continuous availability, today announced that its network analysis solutions are compliant with key Internet Protocol (IP) telephony solutions from Avaya (NYSE:AV), a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems, and services.

Network Instruments Observer Suite v.12.1 has been verified by Avaya for interoperability with Avaya Communication Manager 4.0.1, an industry-leading IP telephony application used by businesses around the globe. Network Instruments Observer Suite offers comprehensive network management and analysis capabilities that help organisations monitor and troubleshoot Voice over IP (VoIP) communications and network performance.

“In offering comprehensive VoIP and network analysis solutions, our customers rely upon us to support market-leading IP telephony providers like Avaya,” said Roman Oliynyk, CEO and co-founder of Network Instruments. “Being rated compliant by Avaya means we are delivering solutions that meet Avaya’s rigorous testing standards, while giving our customers significant value in quickly troubleshooting VoIP and network performance problems. This partnership also enables us to work closely with Avaya developers to guarantee compatibility with future VoIP analysis products.”

Network Instruments is a Gold member of the Avaya DevConnect program—an initiative to develop, market, and sell innovative third-party products that interoperate with Avaya technology and extend the value of a company’s investment in its network.

“By offering compliance testing to the many innovative companies like Network Instruments who are members of our DevConnect program, Avaya promotes fully interoperable solutions that help businesses unleash powerful new possibilities,” said Eric Rossman, vice president of developer relations and technical alliances for Avaya. “Doing so ensures businesses can confidently add best-in-class capabilities to their network without having to replace their existing infrastructure—speeding deployment of new applications and reducing both network complexity and implementation costs.”