Infovista News | December 2024 | Mobile Network Testing
Welcome to TEMS™ newsletter
TEMS product updates and success stories
We’ve just unveiled new versions of all our TEMS products. In this edition of the newsletter, we explore the enhanced features we’ve integrated and highlight how they can elevate your network testing capabilities.
We also showcase our recent webinar covering all aspects of deploying a FWA network, from planning, to testing, to assurance of the operational network.
But that's not all! We’ve also gathered some inspiring customer success stories that demonstrate the real-world impact of our TEMS solutions. These stories are sure to provide valuable insights and inspiration for your own journey.
Thank you for being a valued part of our community. Enjoy the read!
Régis Lerbour, VP Product, RAN Engineering & Testing Infovista
New product releases
We’ve just released the latest versions of our TEMS products, packed with exciting new features. Below are a few of the new feature highlights. For a deeper dive into these advancements, watch our webinar or get in touch with us today.
TEMS Investigation
TEMS Investigation is our powerful drive testing solution.
TEMS Investigation 26.2 includes support for new phones including the Apple iPhone 16 series and Sony Xperia 1 VI series. The release also contains many enhancements including a payload ping that can be used to bring a device into ‘dedicated mode’ 80% faster than a normal ping, support for the new PEVQs parametric based no-reference model and the ability to conduct OTT interactivity testing with asymmetrical traffic patterns.
TEMS Pocket
TEMS Pocket is a portable phone-based network testing solution for venues, stadiums, malls, offices, and drone testing.
TEMS Pocket 26.2 includes support for new phones including the Sony Xperia 1 VI series. The new Instant Reports functionality can automatically generate a report per logfile based on a Python script configuration. Sweet spot detection can determine and display testing sweet spots on a map based on customizable trigger conditions. This helps users ensure they are conducting site verifications in the optimal locations. TEMS Pocket now also supports payload ping which can be used to bring a device into ‘dedicated mode’ 80% faster than a normal ping, and the new PEVQs parametric based no-reference model.
TEMS Paragon
TEMS Paragon is a multi-device benchmarking solution designed to compare your network’s service quality with competitors.
TEMS Paragon 8.2 includes support for new phones including the Apple iPhone 16 series and Sony Xperia 1 VI series. The release also contains many enhancements including a payload ping which can be used to bring a device into ‘dedicated mode’ 80% faster than a normal ping, support for the new PEVQs parametric based no-reference model and the ability to conduct OTT interactivity testing with asymmetrical traffic patterns. The TEMS Backpack can now also run TEMS Paragon, as an alternative to TEMS Pocket, for demanding network and service performance benchmarking.
TEMS Sense
TEMS Sense is a phone-based remote testing solution delivering fully automated monitoring and real-time analytics.
TEMS Sense 8.2 includes support for Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra SM-S928B model. To enhance troubleshooting capabilities, TEMS Sense now supports half-second refined metrics for MAC/RLC/PDCP throughput on LTE and NR. It now also supports payload ping which can be used to bring a device into ‘dedicated mode’ 80% faster than a normal ping, and the new PEVQs parametric based no-reference model. TEMS Sense now also supports multi/dual-SIM for multi-operator tests (DSDS).
TEMS Discovery
TEMS Discovery is our comprehensive network analytics and optimization solution providing insights into network performance and user experience.
TEMS Discovery 26.2 includes support for all the new information elements included in the TEMS 26.2 and 8.2 releases as well as the latest Keysight Nemo file format version (2.58). Measurements from 3GPP Release 18 networks are also supported. Additionally, users can now export L3 messages and message content for analysis in external tools and correlation with other data sources. A new mechanism for selection of the correct cell configuration (based on cell configuration date) for a particular set of log files has been added. Automatic Sector Color matching is now available when multiple map views are used, which is especially useful for side-by-side comparison of scanner data.
TEMS Cloud
TEMS Cloud centralizes the management of different network testing projects; it generates work orders with optimized test routines and drive route, monitors testing progress, analyzes captured data and creates reports and dashboards.
TEMS Cloud 24.3 includes usability and functional enhancements for TEMS Cloud Analytics, our web-based post-processing and analytics tool. Configuration of analytics views has been updated and streamlined. Sites and cells can be drilled into to display the relevant properties. Histogram widgets now support more than one metric on the same histogram and plotted table views can be exported to Microsoft Excel for further analysis and manipulation. Correlation charts, which allow users to observe relationships between plotted metrics, are now supported.
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TEMS in action: Real-world network testing use cases
Discover how TEMS solutions transform network testing with our use case series. In this newsletter, we spotlight three impactful use cases.
Want to see more? Dive deeper with our full use case eBook to uncover additional insights and strategies.
Network Troubleshooting and Optimization
Explore how TEMS Investigation enables precise drive-testing, voice and OTT app analysis, and performance optimization.
Indoor Mobile Network Testing
Learn how TEMS Pocket simplifies indoor walk-tests, benchmarks coverage, and enhances subscriber experiences.
Competitor Benchmarking
Learn how to use TEMS Paragon's comprehensive, multi-device benchmarking features that allows you to test multiple use cases across all competitors in a single drive test.
TEMS customer success stories
Every day, network operators, regulators, managed services providers and system integrators worldwide rely on TEMS products to solve network performance and subscriber experience challenges. Here, we showcase a few of their success stories:
One of the largest US CSPs turns regulatory compliance into a competitive opportunity with TEMS
When a merger between two North American mobile operators brought regulatory compliance challenges, the newly consolidated entity turned these requirements into a competitive edge.
Tasked with proving 5G network build-out and performance to the FCC, the operator leveraged Infovista TEMS Paragon and TEMS Cloud for extensive benchmarking. This strategic approach not only met regulatory demands by efficiently managing over 1M drive test miles and 5M tests, but also enabled comprehensive competitor network comparisons.
Accenture leverages TEMS Paragon to benchmark the world’s operators
TEMS Paragon is the benchmarking solution Accenture uses to conduct its industry standard operator benchmarking campaigns globally.
Leveraging TEMS solutions for testing, benchmarking, and optimizing network service performance and subscriber experience, Accenture efficiently and cost-effectively helps mobile operators enhance and evolve their networks to meet the increasing demand for data and connections.
Nokia selects Infovista for cloud-based automated drive testing to accelerate roll-out of 5G deployments
The cloud-based automation of network testing routines enables Nokia to centralize and automate reporting and real-time validation of testing, reducing the number of failed drive tests that must be repeated. The solution removes the need for Nokia to maintain dedicated servers and redundancy. Reuse of licenses globally and use of commercial off-the-shelf devices significantly increases the efficiency of network testing.
CRA Qatar selects TEMS to deliver multi-operator network testing during major global events hosted in the country
Infovista’s TEMS Sense enables Qatar’s regulator to benchmark all mobile operators, ensuring compliance with license obligations during at large events. By having a holistic view of the performance of all networks at key moments during events when usage spikes, the Regulator will have an independent and true record of operator Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and be able to mandate service improvements where needed, ensuring that the promised level of services are delivered to all mobile subscribers.
How a leading European operator is maximizing the value from its portfolio of TEMS solutions
Learn how an operator has used TEMS to quickly, efficiently, and confidently deploy its new 5G network, ensuring it meets business objectives and customer expectations.
ESN conducts emergency services network testing with TEMS Pocket
Recently, the helipad on top of the Royal London Hospital was the setting for the latest round of ESN Air network testing. Located 300ft in the air, and serving as home to the London Air Ambulance, it presents unique challenges for testing both terrestrial and air networks.
Watch the video to learn how TEMS Pocket devices and a PCTEL scanner were mounted to a drone to conduct the testing.