US : Ixia has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the mobile video and multimedia test product lines of Dilithium Networks for $5.1 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to close within two weeks and is subject to completion of certain contractual requirements. If completed, the acquisition is expected to be accretive in 2006.

Dilithium Networks is a privately-held leader in 3G video telephony solutions for the world's mobile and broadband industries. Dilithium's Network Analyzer (DNA) test product has an estimated 80% market share of the mobile video test market with over 100 installed units at more than 50 mobile equipment manufacturers and operators. The acquisition of this product line marks Ixia's initial entry into the 3G cellular space.

"The market for mobile video is expanding rapidly with the introduction of innovative 3G product offerings by wireless carriers and content providers," said Cliff Hannel( inset ), vice present of acquisitions and strategy for Ixia. "This is a new high growth test market for Ixia that would extend our wireless offering into the cellular arena. The DNA test solution can be used in conjunction with Ixia's IxLoad and IxVoice products to test a wide array of IP and circuit-switched data, voice, video, and signaling infrastructures."

As part of the acquisition, key software engineering and support personnel would join Ixia's wireless-focused team to maintain product continuity, accelerate enhancements and support of the innovative test solutions.

About Ixia

Ixia is a leading provider of performance test systems for IP-based infrastructure and services. Its highly scalable solutions generate, capture, characterize, and emulate network and application traffic, establishing definitive performance and conformance metrics of network devices or systems under test. Ixia's test systems are used by Network and Telephony Equipment Manufacturers, Semiconductor Manufacturers, Service Providers, Governments, and Enterprises to validate the functionality and reliability of complex IP networks, devices, and applications. Ixia's Triple Play test systems address the growing need to test voice, video, and data services and network capability under real-world conditions. Ixia's vision is to be the world's pre-eminent provider of solutions to enable testing of next generation IP Triple Play networks. Ixia's test systems utilize a wide range of industry-standard interfaces, including Ethernet, SONET, ATM, and wireless connectivity, and are distinguished by their performance, accuracy, reliability, and adaptability to the industry's constant evolution.