Scalable Unveils Wireless Network Emulation Technology

Scalable Network Technologies this week introduced EXata, an advanced wireless network emulator for test and evaluation of military and commercial on-the-move wireless communication networks.

The company calls EXata 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 was launched for the first time at MILCOM 08 in San Diego.

EXata makes it possible to exercise both equipment-in-the-loop and

humans-in-the-loop using "software virtual networks.” Much like the flight simulators used to train pilots, Scalable says SVNs provide a robust platform to conduct network testing and operations training with an unprecedented level of realism. SVNs 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.