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products & innovations

XIRRUS ENHANCES ITS CLOUD MANAGEMENT SOLUTION

Xirrus has introduced a cloud managed Wi-Fi solution and enhancements for CommandCentre aimed at managed service providers .
Xirrus CommandCentre benefits include the ability to create and manage an unlimited number of customers with the addition of adding and activating new customer accounts instantly and autonomously .
From customer accounts simply drag and drop assignment of equipment and fast problem resolution with built-in support and feedback tools makes the command centre user friendly . This is further enhanced with single sign-on Wi-Fi access integration with Microsoft Office 365 and Google Apps ecosystems , as well as integrated EasyPass access services for guests , BYOD and employees .
The latest enhancements to Xirrus CommandCenter enable MSPs to incrementally scale operations , monitor customers and respond immediately to minimise network downtime . MSPs can manage anywhere from dozens to thousands of customers at the same time . As they add new customers and activate new services , the overall operation becomes more complex to manage , yet customer expectations do not change .
This new solution features a network operations view for individual Wi-Fi network status and automatic escalation with the ability to drill down into a network for added visibility and troubleshooting . For further information visit : www . xirrus . com

Compuware ‘ de-legacies ’ billions of lines of COBOL code with agile java-like unit testing

Compuware Corporation has announced the availability of Topaz for Total Test , a mainframe solution that brings java-like unit testing to the world of COBOL applications .
The world ’ s largest enterprises run their business on COBOL - but can ’ t nimbly update that code in response to changing business needs due to quality concerns , antiquated processes , and loss of application expertise .
Compuware is addressing this issue with the first fully automated mainframe unit testing that empowers in-house , outsourced , expert and novice developers alike to immediately validate code changes .
This java-like unit testing effectively eliminates the notion of COBOL as ‘ legacy ’ code that can ’ t be updated with the same speed and confidence as other code - providing large enterprises with unprecedented agility .
By bringing fast , developer friendly unit testing to COBOL applications , Topaz for Total Test also empowers enterprises to deliver better customer experiences , since to create those experiences , IT needs its agile / devOps processes to encompass all platforms , from the mainframe to the cloud . For further information visit : www . compuware . com

Viavi introduces Certifi - cloud based workflow tailored for enterprise test and certification

Viavi Solutions has launched Certifi , a cloud based system enabling enterprise cabling contractors to manage test and certification projects across increasingly distributed workforces with complex specifications .
Certifi , powered by Viavi ’ s StrataSync cloud management platform for network service providers , delivers a solution proven in large carrier networks that has been adapted for enterprise cabling contractors . Enterprises are installing , expanding and upgrading data centres and networks to address a continuing acceleration in bandwidth usage . According to Viavi ’ s State of the Network study , 48 per cent of respondents expect bandwidth to double between 2016 and 2017 . Contractors need an efficient way to manage projects across their technician base to improve accuracy and speed of certification .
Certifi enhances overall project workflows by syncing test and certification instruments and managing them via a centralised cloud based system . From that vantage point , an administrator can create and distribute project designs , assign projects to team members , pre-load test instruments with tasks and required test criteria and assimilate , analyse and share test results in real time .
A major benefit and differentiator of Certifi is the breadth of options for user interfaces : from web based , to mobile App ( iOS and Android ), to on-instrument UI .
Team members can establish alignment at every stage of their projects , significantly reducing the time , cost and errors associated with offline communications . For further information visit : www . viavisolutions . com
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