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Pixelmetrix to reveal OMG at NAB
Las Vegas, Nevada(02 Apr 2012)
At NAB 2012, Booth SU5415, Pixelmetrix will unveil its new OTT Media Grinder (OMG), a comprehensive system for validation of Over-The-Top Delivery Infrastructure. The OMG enables operators to qualify and periodically audit OTT Service Quality by simultaneously emulating thousands of OTT clients – generating large amounts of OTT transaction traffic into the network.
Danny Wilson, Pixelmetrix President & CEO said, "Our OTT Media Grinder allows service providers to ensure that their infrastructure supports the expected number of customers within a defined and predictable quality of experience, regardless of the stage of their OTT rollout."
"For service providers, CDN operators and Content Providers, our OMG presents crucial visibility into overall service quality, power and flexibility to adapt to different environments, all at a highly affordable price," he added.
The OMG simulates thousands of OTT clients (iPhone, iPad, etc) with multiple user-defined behaviors, that is, 'pools' of clients can behave well (for example, consume content to the end), while other pools of clients can randomly change speeds, drop connections, or 'flap' between adaptive bitrates.
To quantify the unique QoS/QoE performance factors for OTT, Pixelmetrix has developed the comprehensive VideoMargin™ Metrics, which give complete insight into the OTT delivery. Measuring network, HTTP and video layer performance, the seven VideoMargin™ parameters measure each aspect of the delivery domain spanning content server, network, authentication, individual client behavior and collective client behavior as well. Consolidated 'service availability' is also provided as a single number in a familiar '5 nines' type of representation.
Essentially, the 7 keys to OTT success.
Packaged in a compact 1RU form factor, dedicated GigE Interfaces are available for management and Load Generation. The OMG can be operated stand-alone in a single location, or in a distributed, coordinated, multi-site configuration where loading multiple OMG systems provide visibility of service quality across the entire network.
Pixelmetrix develops a host of IPTV and Preventive Monitoring systems that offer unique attributes and versatility, allowing operators to achieve end-to-end visibility and keep tabs on their network architecture.
NAB 2012 will be held from April 16 to 19, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.