OPNET Unveils New ATM PNNI Offering

OPNET Technologies Inc, a leading provider of predictive network management software, announced the availability of new software that gives service providers and large enterprises a highly realistic virtual environment in which to design and manage ATM networks using the Private Network-to-Network Interface (PNNI) routing protocol.

"The PNNI protocol is of significant interest to service providers and large enterprises because it enables them to design more efficient, high-performance networks using hierarchical routing," said Pradeep Singh, senior vice president of Model R&D at OPNET. "The new PNNI model allows our clients to experiment with countless "what if" routing configurations in order to optimize the performance of their ATM infrastructures."

OPNET releases new network technology models regularly, to keep pace with the rapidly evolving networking industry. Each model extends the functionality of OPNET's products to accurately predict, visualize, and quantify performance. The OPNET Model Library is the most comprehensive of its kind, mimicking the behavior of diverse technologies including ATM, BGP, Frame Relay, Gigabit Ethernet, IP, IP-Multicast, OSPF, xDSL, and now, PNNI.

OPNET also recently released models that simulate the behavior of equipment from vendors including Avici Systems, Cisco Systems, Extreme Networks, Foundry Networks, Juniper Networks, Lucent Technologies, and Nortel Networks.

Availability

OPNET's new models are available immediately for new and existing customers. For pricing, contact info@opnet.com.

About OPNET Technologies Inc

The OPNET family of predictive network management software enables customers to optimize the performance and maximize the availability of communications networks and networked applications. The OPNET product suite combines predictive simulation and a comprehensive understanding of networking technologies to enable network professionals to more effectively design and deploy networks, diagnose network and application performance problems, and predict the impact of proposed network modifications. For more information about the company and its products, visit www.opnet.com.

Contact OPNET Technologies Inc by Split Rock Communications, LLC, Jeffrey Scott, 301-585-5021, jscott@opnet.com.