Flash Networks Shows Bandwidth and Energy Consumption Savings

     

Flash Networks published the "results of live tests measuring the effect of data optimization on radio access network (RAN) resources, in a recent experiment conducted on a European operator’s HSDPA network".

"Flash Networks’ Web & Media Optimization solution reduced cell power consumption by 25%, throughput by 30%, timeslot usage by 20%, and code shortage by 30%. In addition, Flash Networks’ optimization successfully freed-up 40% of bandwidth on a fully-utilized cell, enabling the operator to service more subscribers with the same radio resources while providing them with better quality of experience".

See "Flash Networks Demonstrates 30% Reduction of Radio Resources Due to Data Optimization" - here.

Flash Networks' installed base includes O2, Orange, SingTel Group, T-Mobile, Telefónica, and Wind.

Procera Q2 Highlights - Competition, F5, Genband, Hiring Plans

  
Some highlights from Procera's quarterly call Q&A session, following the release of Q2 results (revenues and booking of $9.7M - see "Procera Networks Announces Second Quarter 2011 Results" - here):

• Procera is going to hire 16 people during H2 - 5 in R&D, 11 in sales and marketing
   
• The sales cycle shrinks - typically now 9-12 months. Some larger deals took 18 months to close
   
• Of the 20 new service provider wins, 30% were displacement of competitors
• Main traction is in the mobile market, main competition comes from Sandvine and Allot
• Procera had 3 10% customers in Q2, with total contribution of 40% to revenues 
• Management is positive about the F5 relationship (see "[Calcalist] Rumors - F5 to Buy Allot for $450-500M" - here)
   
• Genband generated $165K during Q2; some of the 15 tier1trials are done by Genband. Management is hoping for a better H2.