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Communications Test Solutions

Hughes Systique Corp (HSC) offers test automation, feature and compliance testing, interop and integration testing services for terminals and core network infrastructure OEMs, ISVs and service providers. As a company, HSC has significant expertise in the complete lifecyle of testing and automation. Our test tool components provide our customers with complete automation and scriptability features which greatly reduces time to market and increases testing accuracy.

White Paper/Open Sources related to Communications Test Solutions

Evaluation of Load/Stress tools for Web Applications Testing

Abstract: With the continued tightening of expenses, IT organizations are forced to do more with less. The emergence of open source software has given IT organizations the opportunity to reduce their development cost without sacrificing quality. Software applications such as Apache web server and Open Office productivity package are examples of open source products used by businesses to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) within their organizations.The high cost of performance test automation software is requiring QA professionals to begin to evaluate open source alternatives.
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RFC 3261 UAC and UAS test cases for SFTF

Abstract: This document has been contributed by HSC to the SIP Forum Test Framework (SFTF) organization at https://www.sipfoundry.org/sftf under the GNU LGPL license. This document captures each MUST, MAY, SHALL, SHOULD and RECOMMENDED clauses of a UAC/S as per RFC 3261 and describes test cases and call flows which could be used to test the required behaviour.
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Case studies related to Communications Test Solutions

Directway Support System (DSS) Abstract: Directway Support System (DSS) is an Operations and Business Support System for process automation for providing satellite based broadband services. It has the following functions Ordering Provisioning/Installation Billing Customer Care Self Care Portal The customer had a requirement to carry out complete release testing , periodically available from their development team, to ensure its flawless working before deployment in live network. Read more...
Mass Mobile Device testing strategy Abstract: An ISV wanted to deploy a popular mobile application across hundreds of devices but was not sure on how to test their application quicky and effectively. HSC worked with the customer on the following areas: Segregate the device market into device families Identify leading devices of each family Formulate a testing strategy that assured 100% compatibility across all devices by testing by family type Created a hybrid test lab which involved local and remote device access to manage costs As a followup, HSC also executed the testing service for this customer. Read more...
Wimax BS testing Abstract: The customer had a requirement to carry out functional and load testing of its WiMAX base station at its premises. HSC participated in Test Case identification Test Case authoring Test Execution & Analysis Various features of BS e.g. Read more...
Testing capacity dimensioning and effect on mobile network Abstract: The client had planned to increase capacity for number of simultaneous voice calls for an operational satellite network using its solutions in thw ME region. The need was to look for a partner for testing the enhancement before going live. The main need was to test Secondary Gateway components which would handle the enhanced call loads. Customer benefit Offshore development led to cost savings Complete ownership meant customer can focus on other key tasks A time bound delivery led to reduction in time to market Integration Testing at Client in US and then at Operator's network in ME region Proximity of HSC, India to Operator’s location in ME helped meet the support effectively GS: Ground Station NSS: Network switching Subsystem TCS : The Traffic Control System (TCS) responsible for real-time assignment and release of resources (frequency, timeslot, and power) on a per-call basis. Read more...
User Terminal and Packet Data Gateway Testing Abstract: The customer was looking for end to end testing services for their deployed voice features over a mobile satellite network. HSC tested the User Terminal & Packet Gateway integration points. Customer benefit Complete ownership meant customer can focus on other key tasks Successful integration of UT- Gateway Station carried out. HSC Solution Lead the planning and execution of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) test cases at Client Site. Lead the development and execution of System Integration & Verification (SIV) test cases. Participation in the integration at customer (of customer) site. Read more...
SI for OSS systems Abstract: This customer had many 3rd party nodes in the VAS domain already deployed in a cellular network. The requirement was to integrate all 3rd party nodes with OEM proprietary Operating support System (OSS) for efficient network fault monitoring and Implement the OSS OEM Solution for the whole network. Customer Benefit OEM OSS was able to monitor the whole network (OEM nodes as well as 3rd party nodes) Ease of Operations for Operator as solution was using only one OSS HSC Solution Carried out OSS configuration for Fault management (FM) for OEM nodes Developed & tested adopters for 3rd party SNMP Network Elements for integration with OSS e.g. FM Implementation For SMSC [ Airgate Store(2+2), AirMessenger Router Servers(1+1) and AirGate SMS(1+1)] Missed call logger, NGM (VMS), IVR (VMS, IVR), Digital speaking clock (same as VMS, IVR), JNETX GW, Smarttrust SIM OTA, Ultimaco LIG, Voice SMS, Welcome SMS, Roaming/Traffic redir Integration of Nodes in Global cluster (GC) and aggregation of Regional clusters in GC for complete view & FM of network VAS/service delivery platform ( primarily FM/PM)- MMSC, AGW,?NPS, LBS+ 2 application servers, MDS video streaming, Instant Message & Chat, WAP GW & PPG, Presence, Push to Talk + CSDM, IP Multimedia Solution, NPM, NTMS, MQA Core, BSS, RNC - MSC/MGW/HLR, BSC, RNC/MGW/AXC, IN, SGSN, FlexiISN, CG, STP Read more...
OEM Mobile TV solution Abstract: OEM had a requirement to implement the VAS Mobile TV services for green Field Operator in Middle East and then carry out the End-to-End System integration and testing of multi vendor environment. HSC Solution: OEM Mobile TV solution was implemented and integrated in the network by HSC. Read more...
Active monitoring system for DSS systems Abstract: A Satellite Broadband Services Provider had requirement to implement active monitoring of all critical sub-systems of DSS(internal & external) which is a BOSS (Business and Operations Support system) for the services. HSC Solution: Provided Consulting for choosing NMS (SMARTS, H P - OpenView) Customized and integrated of-the-shelf tools (e.g. Read more...
SI of BOSS systems Abstract: Am OEM had a requirement to integrate inventory management System, CRAMER, with its proprietary Operations Support Systems(OSS) for a Cellular Service provider. HSC Solution: HSC involved in development and integration of network adapters to integrate Cramer with OEM OSS. Complete Integration of existing 2.5/3G infrastructure with Cramer, OEM OSS and OEM Inventory Mediator. Read more...