DatumLab allows MSOs and wireless service providers (WSPs) to test end-to-end data performance over WiFi and cellular networks. It is an extension of the company's product, Datum, which traditionally has been used by wireless field groups to perform regression, benchmarking, and First Field Application testing.

While Datum uses a cloud infrastructure of media servers and databases, DatumLab consolidates this onto a single appliance, which allows the same field tests to be performed in the lab. Diamonds judges liked this fact, noting that the product has "key value" for collecting consistent tests from techs who can sometimes be inconsistent.With DatumLab, Spirent is addressing the explosion of WiFi offloading, WiFi hotspot, and metro-wide WiFi solutions that has arisen as MSOs expand services. DatumLab's automation, expanded test coverage and ability to replicate problems found in the field allow MSOs to decrease service deployment timelines, improve testing efficiency and ensure quality of service, Spirent says.www.spirent.comSee them at Cable-Tec Expo, Booth 415Return to the BTR Diamond Technology Reviews Elite.