Scalable Network Technologies Introduces VisNet, a New Network Design Tool

Scalable Network Technologies has introduced VisNet, a new network design tool. According to the company, this tool allows non-cyber specialist users to view and quickly grasp the mechanics of the network.

 

In modern day networking, it’s important that network designs, including software-, hardware-, human, and Internet-in-the-loop behavior, be examined and understood in the context of the environment they will need to survive in. VisNet strips out the technical complexities of network construction for non-technical teams. It also allows viewers to open and view scenarios with tens, hundreds, or thousands of devices.

 

VisNet is the first planning tool for mobile wireless networks to integrate the processing muscle of QualNet, the world's most advanced high fidelity network simulation technology, with high-definition 3D visualization technology from ESRI's (News - Alert) ArcView GIS platform. Users can just click-and-drag components from a pre-populated list of devices and applications.

 

“Our customers were asking for a simple to use tool for quick network set-up and analysis," says Dirk Eastman, vice president of marketing and sales for SNT. "VisNet demystifies network planning by providing preset network parameters and rich visualization, and also allows users to directly export their promising network designs into QualNet or EXata for further evaluation. The time savings is dramatic.”

 

VisNet includes a front-end planning tool that makes it possible to directly output scenario files to advanced simulation and emulation tools. It supports the ArcView API, thus enabling other ArcView-based GIS applications to interface with VisNet. VisNet is available in Defense, Commercial/Enterprise, and Cellular Network versions.

 

In November last year, the company introduced a new technology under the brand name EXata at MILCOM 08 where the world’s military and government communications subject matter experts will discuss regarding new ideas in technology and its usage. EXata SVN offers “software virtual networks” very much like actual wireless networks. It offers a robust platform for conducting network testing and operations with high levels of realism.