Spirent Federal Introduces Global Services for IPv6; Professional Services Help Federal Agencies Respond to OMB Memo; GSA Contract Eases Immediate Procurement

Business Wire, Oct 26, 2005

YORBA LINDA, Calif. -- Spirent Federal Systems today announced the availability of Spirent Global Services, technical support teams for U.S. Government agencies and their prime contractors acting on guidance from the Office and Management and Budget (OMB) to ensure an orderly and secure transition from IPv4 to IPv6. With Spirent Global Services, agencies can comply with the specific requirements of the OMB memorandum M-05-22 on Transition Planning for IPv6 by the required deadlines. Spirent Global Services for IPv6 are available now and may be procured using GSA Contract No. GS-24F-0029N.

"We understand that internal resources for managing complex testing programs may not always be available, especially on short notice. Our Global Services' engineers supplement an agency's internal capabilities with IPv6 test methodology and network operations expertise, and have the security clearances necessary to assist agencies on both classified and non-classified requirements," said Ellen Hall, Spirent Federal Systems President.

Requirements of the OMB memorandum M-05-22 include IPv6 transition planning and progress, IP device inventory, and an impact analysis. Spirent Global Services for IPv6 include an:

--IPv6 Implementation Service, which involves managing all facets of installing Spirent IPv6 test solutions into an agency's test bed - from site readiness analysis to physical installation and systems configuration,

--IPv6 Testing and Support - working with or leading an agency's IPv6 transition team to help streamline the internal effort and overall transition to IPv6,

--Network Security Assessment - assistance in assessment of an agency's network vulnerability and performance before, during and after the transition to IPv6, and

--Test Services - objective, expert analysis to support an agency's decision-making on a range of topics from selecting new devices to assessing the robustness of a transitional network to seeking the most promising path to improved network performance.

Spirent Global Services for IPv6 are the result of years of expertise garnered from being a part of the global IPv6 community. Spirent is a member of the IPv6 Forum, sponsors the events of the IPv6 Summit, Inc. including this December's United States IPv6 Summit 2005, sponsors the events of North American IPv6 Task Force (NAv6TF), supports the Department of Defense (DoD) on every phase of Moonv6, continues to support the DoD on JUICE, JRAE and DICE, has participated in the 2003 European Telecommunications Standards Institute sponsored IPv6 interoperability test, and has provided IPv6 testing expertise and solutions for the IPv6 Plugfest 2002 and IPv6 Summit in Beijing.

On Tuesday, October 11th in Vienna, VA and again on Thursday, October 13th in Greenbelt, MD, Spirent Federal hosted a free half day IPv6 Technology & Testing Seminar on the test issues confronting the development and implementation of IPv6 networks and devices. The seminars were taught by Mr. Bill Kine, Spirent's IPv6 subject matter expert. Complimentary IPv6 Starter Kits, which include IPv6 educational materials, white papers, test methodologies and a CD with the latest IPv6 standards, information and training documentation, were available at the seminar.

About Spirent Federal Systems

Spirent Federal Systems was formed in July 2001 by Spirent Communications as a wholly owned subsidiary and US proxy company. Spirent Federal markets and sells Spirent Communications products in North America. The company also provides value-added features and ongoing customer support. Spirent Federal Systems is headquartered in Yorba Linda, Calif., with support and sales offices throughout the US. www.spirentfederal.com

About Spirent Communications

Spirent Communications (www.spirentcom.com) is a global provider of integrated performance analysis and service assurance systems that enable the development and deployment of next-generation networking technology such as Internet Telephony, broadband services, 3G wireless, global navigation satellite systems, and network security equipment. Spirent's solutions are used by more than 1,500 customers in 30 countries, including the world's largest equipment manufacturers, service providers, enterprises and governments. Based in Rockville, Maryland, Spirent Communications reported 2003 revenue of $394 million and has 1,800 employees worldwide. The company is the largest business group of Spirent plc, traded on the London and New York Stock Exchanges (LSE: SPT; NYSE: SPM; CUSIP number: 84856M209). www.spirent.com. Spirent Communications' sales to the United States government are made through Spirent Federal Systems. www.spirentfederal.com

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