US : Dilithium Networks announced that SK Telecom has selected Dilithium Networks' DNA as the video telephony reference platform for its 3G WCDMA network in Korea. Dilithium Networks' DNA has become the industry standard test tool for video telephony interoperability testing for H.324M/3G-324M as defined by 3GPP, 3GPP2 and FOMA.

The 3G-324M is a multimedia standard for wireless networks that enables real-time video and voice calls and streaming services to be offered over a 64kbps circuit SK Telecom will use the DNA to enhance interconnectivity and interoperability between various 3G-324M terminals it offers to its customers.

"Dilithium Networks provides unparalleled expertise in H.324M and wireless multimedia communications. We are attracted by the DNA's rich feature suite with extensive troubleshooting, tracing and debugging capability" said Mr. H.W. Kim, Senior Research Manager, SK Telecom. "We are also working closely with Dilithium Networks to establish quality metrics for 3G video calls." "SK Telecom's selection of the DNA is another strong validation of the usefulness and quality of the tool. Over 50% of the leading 3G operators and a majority of 3G OEM vendors use the DNA as the reference platform for 3G-324M analysis and troubleshooting", said Paul Zuber, chief executive officer, Dilithium Networks.

"The DNA is proving to be vital to enable widespread interoperability and reduce time to deployment of 3G equipment and services" he added. The Dilithium Networks Analyzer (DNA) is recognized as the industry reference platform for network and terminal OEMs, and mobile operators to troubleshoot interoperability problems. The DNA is designed for diagnosing, analyzing and monitoring all aspects of video telephony calls including call control, connection setup and tear down, and voice and video codec quality. Operators and OEMs can use the device to test new terminals and minimize the risk of field software upgrades to ensure interoperability. The DNA also provides a variety of call statistics and enables 3G operators to assess and optimize voice and video call quality on their networks.

Dilithium Networks is a leader in delivering multimedia solutions to much of the world's mobile infrastructure industry. Dilithium Networks provides solutions for interconnecting networks and terminals to enable seamless, efficient transport of voice and video. The company's products include multimedia transcoding gateways, 3G-324M protocol analysis test tools, and protocol stacks. Dilithium Networks' global customer base includes network equipment suppliers, terminal manufacturers and mobile operators.

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