GatewayDQ

GatewayDQ is an open architecture, XML-based interface that bridges DirectQuality R7 to leading operational support systems. GatewayDQ will add additional value to your DirectQuality R7 test automation installation by opening its functionality and test database for integration into existing business practices. Leading Telcos are using GatewayDQ to automate best value routing decisions, integrate DirectQuality with their fault management systems, and collect statistics for SLA validation.

Using GatewayDQ provides a platform for customized solutions, resulting in much simpler integration into other OSS networks. Specifically, this ease-ofintegration includes pre-packaged applications and legacy systems used for:

• Least-cost routing
• Fault management
• SLA management
• QoS data warehousing
• Call Detail Records 
  
  

Accessible Web-Based OSS
With DirectQuality there is no client software to install. The OSS is easy to use and maintain. Access DirectQuality from any Web browser to manage test plans, view and analyze results. Substantially reduce equipment, deployment and maintenance costs.

Decision Support System
Eliminate finger-pointing and accelerate troubleshooting by drilling-down from QoS indexes to accurately and effectively troubleshoot network issues. Results are presented in a meaningful and simple Web report format.

Robust and Speedy
The DirectQuality server objectively analyzes thousands of test calls in seconds. It provisions new services faster and reduces customer churn by proactively detecting and troubleshooting problems.

Extensive Configuration Options
Direct you to carefully replicate your particular traffic and network conditions with a wide variety of settings. You can also tailor report formats, alarm notifications, data exchange settings and testing defaults to streamline your workflow.

Alarm Notification
Direct Qualitys QoS Gateway keeps service managers informed through SNMP and XML alarms that can be sent to network monitoring systems. If a value falls within a threshold range of a Service Level Class, the QoS Analyzer generates an alarm and sends it to Gateway Subscribers for immediate alarm notification.

Innovative
Tektronix award-winning E-Model (G.107) implementation combines analog & IP measurements to calculate MOS & R-factor.

Secure Direct
Qualitys powerful and sophisticated administrative functions allow you to feel safe in the knowledge that only the right people have access to your test results.  

PTI Test Destination Database

Users can create tests using Tektronix directory of over 230,000 public number test destinations within 230 countries. Add trunks, cities, breakouts and test numbers for unlimited worldwide Telephony, Video and IP test coverage.

Effortless Integration

Using GatewayDQ provides a platform for customized solutions, greatly simplifying integration into other OSSs including pre-packaged applications and legacy systems used for:

• Least-Cost Routing
• Fault Management
• SLA Management
• QoS Datawarehousing
• Call Detail Records (CDR) Collection

DirectQuality
Test Automation Solutions: Simplify business-level decisions by providing complete service level test automation from test call generation to Quality of Service (QoS) troubleshooting. Our Web-based OSS features color-coded service level thresholds for reporting, alarming and analysis. With DirectQuality (DQ), users can schedule tests at any hour or initiate on-demand testing to customer premises.

PocketDQ and SMSDQ
PocketDQ and SMSDQ extend the DirectQuality test automation platform to remotely control tests terminated with the PowerProbe 30 handheld Responder.

Zoey
Customer Care Solutions: By providing any network or service provider a genuine view of a customers Quality of Experience (QoE), Tektronix IVR is a solid customer retention tool. End customers or Field Technicians can call Zoey to self-diagnose the most common voice service issues occurring in the last mile. Zoey supports Customer Care systems and reduces costs by cutting out needless trucks rolls.

DirectReach
DirectQuality allows service providers to define service level classes for Voice, Video, Fax, Modem and IP data services. Use SNMP to inform fault management systems when services start to degrade. For the ultimate in troubleshooting and performance monitoring, DirectQuality can correlate QoS test results with network management data collected via SNMP; DirectReach network monitor agents query the MIBs of cable transponders, softswitches, and residential MTAs, giving you network-wide multi-layer service visibility.

GatewayDQ
The GatewayDQ OSS integration platform allows you to control tests and access DirectQuality service level alarms and results from your existing operational support system, providing full automation for least cost routing decisions using your existing processes.

PowerProbes for Hub and Core
Carrier-grade probes that are designed for telecom, cable, or wireless core networks. High volume test call generation capabilities provide voice quality tests between your network segments and interconnect partners. These probes support Least Cost Routing and SLA validation by monitoring and enforcing QoS levels to international Voice, Fax and Data Services.

PowerProbes for Field Testing
Field testing requires probes that are portable and cost-effective, yet are able to quickly carry out comprehensive testing for the most common service impairments. The PowerProbe 30 is the worlds smallest service tester that performs over 60 speech quality tests in less than 1 minute.

Test Agents and Layouts
Tests are conducted by software test agents that run on the PowerProbe® family of service level test probes. Each test agent is designed for particular QoS verification applications such as voice quality, fax, and call connectivity testing. Over 30 different test agents allow operators to fully monitor and troubleshoot their critical services using a variety of different test layouts.