Radcom's new PNNIsim software tests the behavior of PNNI equipment by emulating nodes, links and ATM end stations and connecting to actual network switches and hosts. The software allows the definition of a virtual PNNI network in order to emulate the full functionality of PNNI, ATM Signalling and ILMI network components. It also tracks all traffic between two ATM devices, provides extensive decode information and supports multiple- level hierarchy topology. Radcom also offers ATM Signalling Simulation and LAN Emulation Simulation. The system provides 6 Mbps satellite downlink rates.
Beta testing is underway with a limited number of content partners and service providers.
SkyCache said other several Tier 1 ISPs are evaluating its satellite broadcast service. IXC Communications will open a new Interoperability Lab in Austin, Texas containing the latest in networking technologies from more than 30 equipment suppliers, including Alcatel, Cisco Systems, Newbridge and Nortel. Currently there are three base stations and 19 customer building antennas operational in Los Angeles' Mid-Wilshire and Westside areas. Teligent uses Nortel equipment, including radios, ATM switches, routers and DMS 500 voice switches. The company plans to launch initial services in ten cities by year's end.