Scalable Network Technologies Introduces EXata, Breakthrough Emulation Technology for Mobile Wireless Networks

- Software Virtual Networks Bring Unprecedented Realism to Test and Evaluation of Next Generation Mobile Networks -

MILCOM 2008 San Diego, CA (November 17, 2008) --- Scalable Network Technologies, Inc. (SNT), the leader in wireless network evaluation, announced the introduction of EXata™, an advanced wireless network emulator for test and evaluation of military and commercial on-the-move wireless communication networks.  EXata is breakthrough emulation technology that speeds the development and deployment of mobile wireless systems, and enables new approaches to training military and public safety personnel.  EXata will be launched and on exhibit for the first time at MILCOM 08, November 17-19, 2008 in San Diego, CA.

EXata makes it possible to exercise both equipment-in-the-loop and humans-in-the-loop using “software virtual networks” (SVN’s). Much like the flight simulators used to train pilots, SVN’s provide a robust platform to conduct network testing and operations training with an unprecedented level of realism. SVN’s are capable of interfacing with actual networks, running actual applications, in real time - thus enabling the evaluation of new technologies rapidly and at much lower cost than previously possible.

The technology advancement that enables EXata to deliver this realism is true or real-time emulation - an exact digital replication of a physical wireless network.  Any hardware, software, or human user connected to an EXata SVN is not able to discern a difference between real networks and components and their virtual (emulated) replacements.

What Makes Real-Time Emulation Possible?
EXata breaks new ground in speed and fidelity compared to the current class of simulation and emulation systems. The underlying computer code, known as the kernel, is built with patent-pending computationally efficient code that dramatically increases speed and accuracy on any computing platform. EXata is the only emulation system that can use advanced parallel processing to digitally represent every layer in the wireless communications protocol “stack.” EXata also produces superior predictability of actual performance. As a result, many more potential solutions can be tested and evaluated, allowing engineers to solve more problems with fewer technical compromises.

Software Virtual Networks Displace Costly Testbeds
Network testing is complex and costly because scientifically rigorous studies require repeated trials. Being able to start and stop trials - as well as pause and modify parameters on the fly - is necessary to efficiently conduct such experiments. EXata SVN’s displace the traditional model of physical testbed evaluation by leveraging the flexibility and low cost of simulation to produce the highly accurate, highly detailed results of a testbed. Furthermore, the EXata SVN can stay in service throughout the lifecycle of the system to provide increasing levels of detail and realism as the project demands.

EXata Product Family
The EXata product family consists of EXata and a collection of add-on libraries that model various communication protocols. The power of additional processors can be added with a license upgrade. A feature-rich visual development environment allows users to set up models quickly and then run models that present real-time statistics and helpful packet-level debugging insight.

EXata provides out-of-the-box support for quad-core processor systems. It is possible to achieve real-time emulation with the base EXata product. For additional speed-up and scalability through parallel execution, users can upgrade EXata to run on multiples of four processors.

Availability
A free demo version of EXata is available for download on the company website (11.19.2008), along with technical specifications on the product and free whitepapers.  The product can be ordered immediately and is available for delivery in January 2009.

Live demonstrations of EXata can be seen at 08 (booth 1119), QualNet World 08, I/ITSEC 2008 (booth 1201 with MAK Technologies), and Network Centric Warfare 2009.  For more information on Scalable Network Technologies, Inc. contact Lucinda Brown, 310/338-3318, info@scalable-networks.com.

About Scalable Network Technologies
Scalable Network Technologies (SNT) is the leader in parallel processing technology for network performance emulation. The company develops and supports high-fidelity emulation software tools used for predicting the performance of computing and communications networks and network devices.  SNT has created a new category of evaluation tools for today’s sophisticated networks that meets the demand for real-time, real-network performance testing.

Customers include a blue chip list of major aerospace and defense contractors, the US Department of Defense, mobile network operators, research agencies and universities.

Founded in 1999 and based in Los Angeles CA, Scalable Network Technologies is a privately owned corporation. QualNet is a registered trademark of Scalable Network Technologies, Inc.  More information on the company is available at www.scalable-networks.com.  More information is available at www.scalable-networks.com