ATF | Automated Testing Framework
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ATF is an end-to-end test automation framework for all stages of the product lifecycle starting from design and verification in the lab till the commercial rollout in the live network. It offers players in the telecom, automotive, and manufacturing industries state-of-the-art, future proof and flexible automated active testing capabilities using latest available out of the box smartphones.
Thanks to our intelligent Device Automation (iDA) software even customized devices can be integrated quickly (BYOD) and immediately used for testing. Therefore, ATF provides real customer experience for all voice, data and messaging services and even mobile apps in any location, with any device, at any time.
ATF is capable of testing mobile (2G-5G) and fixed network services. New 5G features like network slicing or low latency testing are already fully integrated.
Key benefits and features
Benefits:
Turnkey solution – easy to deploy – easy to use
Modular architecture, ready made test libraries and an intuitive user interface enable a quick deployment and usage.
Improve quality
Continuous testing increases overall service quality and respective customer satisfaction.
Accelerate time-to-market and reduce costs
Because of the optimized testing process, services can be released quicker with less manual efforts and costs.
For all stages in the product lifecycle
The ATF solution provides testing capabilities for all stages of your product, from test lab until live operations.
Features:
Distributed architecture for unlimited testing
Our scalable architecture allows service verification in single or multiple locations and on national and international level.
Powerful reporting and alarming
Traces and logs support quick troubleshooting, reports and KPIs sophisticated analysis. Alarm notifications are triggered when service issues are detected.
Latest newly released devices
ATF utilizes the latest out-of-the-box Android and iOS smartphones without rooting or jailbreaking.
Full cloud readiness
ATF is available as on-premise, or SEGRON cloud-hosted variant to cover different customer requirements and use cases.
For any communication service
All voice, data, messaging services and OTT applications can be verified for all technologies (2G-5G, fixed).
CI/CD capabilities
ATF can easily be orchestrated by external tools like Jenkins to support agile software developments.
Our valued customers
Automated Mobility Management (RAN Testing)
Mobility management testing involves assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of mobile network systems to ensure seamless device handovers, optimal connectivity, and user satisfaction.
With ATF we provide you a tool that is perfectly designed for that covering a wide spectrum of mobility test scenarios, including inter-system handover, intra-system handover, SRVCC, 5G dual connectivity verification, and more encompassing Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Voice over New Radio (VoNR), and OTT voice services. Using attenuators and shielded boxes we simulate various coverage scenarios executing the tests on real smartphones and providing Layer3 radio analysis.
Emergency Calling
Emergency calls are vital for saving lives and ensuring public safety by connecting individuals to critical services in case of accidents or during crises. The call needs to be routed to the closest PSAP (public safety answering point) where human beings are responding to the call. Beside standard emergency calls between human beings and police, fire, or medical services there is the so called eCall which is a European initiative to reduce response times for automotive accidents, and it has served as a guideline in various countries worldwide in the meantime. An eCall-equipped car automatically dials an emergency numberin a serious road incident. It gives emergency operators information relating to the incident, including GPS coordinates, the time of the incident, and the vehicle identification number.
Emergency calls must work regardless if legacy or brand-new technology is used, if calls are CS or PS based and independent from the end user device. Hence support of fixed phones (PSTN, SIP) as well as mobile phones (2G – 5G) is required. As certain intelligence is provided by the phone (e.g. AML – Advanced Mobile Location) testing with real smartphones and different OS versions is mandatory. For eCall special devices supporting that function need to be used
SEGRON’s test suite for emergency call verifies the availability and performance of the service on real mobile over 2G, 3G or VoLTE networks. Additionally, a proper CLI handling, short Call Setup Times and excellent Voice Quality can be checked.
Regression Testing
Regression testing in mobile networks is key to ensure the robustness and reliability of constantly evolving telecommunications systems. By systematically retesting modified or added functionalities, regression testing safeguards against unintended consequences, identifying and rectifying potential issues before they impact customer experience. This iterative testing approach enhances software quality, validates the compatibility of new features with existing functionalities and hence maintaining the stability of all services.
Using SEGRON’s Active Testing Solutions regression testing can be fully automated by executing in fast and reliable way a set of predefined test cases which were designed to cover the complete core & radio network for all available network domains in combination with latest devices.
5G, Network Slicing & Latency
The introduction of 5G networks brings unprecedented benefits, including faster data speeds and lower latency. However, it also increases complexity. The intricate architecture of 5G, with its use of diverse frequency bands, advanced technologies like Massive MIMO, and complex network slicing, amplifies deployment and management challenges. The denser network infrastructure required for 5G further complicates maintenance and troubleshooting. Additionally, the integration of diverse technologies such as IoT and edge computing as well as multi-vendor based networks due to ORAN technology heightens the overall complexity. All that leads to an increased need for end-to-end and interoperability testing.
SEGRON’s solutions are able to orchestrate automated testing via one a single platform covering all relevant 5G capabilities using real end customer devices. Based on our powerful Layer-3 tracing solution we can verify the correct parameter settings and messaging flow according to 3GPP standards, for both 5G NSA and SA (VoNR).
Of course, also the verification of network slices, download speeds and low-latency scenarios (eMBB, URLLC & mMTC) is covered.
Legal Interception
Legal Interception is a very sensitive and critical area, as MNOs are obliged by law to deliver communication data from suspects involved in crime and terrorism, which is getting a bigger and bigger problem in the last decade. Incompleteness of data can lead to high penalties for the communication service provider, which can be easily avoided by using a proper testing solution.
SEGRON’s Active Testing Solution can help to verify and monitor to the correct functionality of legal interception services by using real end customer profiles and devices.Gaps or incompleteness of data within observations can be detected immediately and data loss avoided.
Live Network Monitoring
Our innovative testing approach enables live network testing and service verification for mobile voice and data services, including Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Voice over New Radio (VoNR) and OTT voice services.
Based on our comprehensive Access, Voice, Data & Messaging KPIs, you can ensure the correct functionality and integration of your most important services, while related radio interfaces can be analysed using the Layer3 radio analysis.
As we are using real end customer devices for our tests you will automatically get the information about the correct functionality on one side and the customer experience (QoE) on the other side
Campus Network Testing
A campus network forms the basis for mobile communication in industry environments. The operation of the local infrastructure with higher bandwidths and extremely short latency times must be ensured accordingly.
This is because reliable, fast and secure data transmission is critical to the success of many IoT applications.
Employees and guests also receive significantly better reception for voice and data communication via the campus network. In addition, external service providers and suppliers can also connect via the public network meaning that 5G campus networks therefore form the basis for mobile communication within the industrial environment.
Corresponding regression tests are therefore a very important component to ensure the operation of a campus network. Test must be carried out regularly after changes to the infrastructure or software changes of IoT modules, network components or user equipment.
SEGRON can help you to ensure the proper network and service functionality, which is building the basis for the communication of people and machines and thus ensures successfull and failure-free production.
Smart Factory Monitoring
Typical smart factory require 5G connectivity to control robots and self-driving automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in production lines, the use of augmented and virtual reality for visual inspection in smart factories and the use of numerous sensors for automated inventory control and supply chain management in smart warehouses.
Many wireless connections are required on the factory floor to ensure extremely reliable & stable coverage and connectivity with ultra-low latency, excellent downlink and uplink data rates.
SEGRON’s Automated Testing Framework (ATF) supports the early detection of problems such as broadband noise caused by machines and other radio signals that user devices are typically exposed to in highly complex environments. Quick detection of interferences that could accumulate in the network, help to avoid quality of service (QoS) issues that could cause operational impacts and downtime within your production lines.
IoT Connectivity Testing
IoT deployments normally have a large volume of devices, which leads to the fact that issues would impact a big number of customers and mitigation steps might be time consuming and with high efforts. Therefore, a proper testing strategy is very important and helps to reduce time and costs of any IoT project, whether deploying devices one at a time or as part of a larger initiative.
SEGRON provides an automated IoT testing strategy across the device lifecycle which covers the following areas.
Functional testing, to validate the IoT software & devices against functional service and connectivity requirements and specifications to make sure they’re working correctly and meeting requirements.
Compatibility testing, to ensure that the IoT devices work properly within the related infrastructure, deliver expected UX and meet operational requirements.
Connectivity testing, for tracking the quality and availability of communication among the device, users and the network and ensure proper connectivity.
Security testing, to verify if your IoT integration is working according to the GSMA FS.31 Baseline Security Controls. SEGRONs integration can help to identify and rectify weaknesses immediately.
Automated Mobility Management
Automated Mobility Management (RAN Testing)
Mobility management testing involves assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of mobile network systems to ensure seamless device handovers, optimal connectivity, and user satisfaction.
With ATF we provide you a tool that is perfectly designed for that covering a wide spectrum of mobility test scenarios, including inter-system handover, intra-system handover, SRVCC, 5G dual connectivity verification, and more encompassing Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Voice over New Radio (VoNR), and OTT voice services. Using attenuators and shielded boxes we simulate various coverage scenarios executing the tests on real smartphones and providing Layer3 radio analysis.
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Emergency Calling
Emergency calls are vital for saving lives and ensuring public safety by connecting individuals to critical services in case of accidents or during crises. The call needs to be routed to the closest PSAP (public safety answering point) where human beings are responding to the call.
Beside standard emergency calls between human beings and police, fire, or medical services there is the so called eCall which is a European initiative to reduce response times for automotive accidents, and it has served as a guideline in various countries worldwide in the meantime. An eCall-equipped car automatically dials an emergency numberin a serious road incident. It gives emergency operators information relating to the incident, including GPS coordinates, the time of the incident, and the vehicle identification number.
Emergency calls must work regardless if legacy or brand-new technology is used, if calls are CS or PS based and independent from the end user device. Hence support of fixed phones (PSTN, SIP) as well as mobile phones (2G – 5G) is required. As certain intelligence is provided by the phone (e.g. AML – Advanced Mobile Location) testing with real smartphones and different OS versions is mandatory. For eCall special devices supporting that function need to be used
SEGRON’s test suite for emergency call verifies the availability and performance of the service on real mobile over 2G, 3G or VoLTE networks. Additionally, a proper CLI handling, short Call Setup Times and excellent Voice Quality can be checked.
Regression Testing
Regression Testing
Regression testing in mobile networks is key to ensure the robustness and reliability of constantly evolving telecommunications systems.
By systematically retesting modified or added functionalities, regression testing safeguards against unintended consequences, identifying and rectifying potential issues before they impact customer experience. This iterative testing approach enhances software quality, validates the compatibility of new features with existing functionalities and hence maintaining the stability of all services.
Using SEGRON’s Active Testing Solutions, regression testing can be fully automated by executing in fast and reliable way a set of predefined test cases which were designed to cover the complete core & radio network for all available network domains in combination with latest devices.
5G, Network Slicing & Latency
The introduction of 5G networks brings unprecedented benefits, including faster data speeds and lower latency. However, it also increases complexity. The intricate architecture of 5G, with its use of diverse frequency bands, advanced technologies like Massive MIMO, and complex network slicing, amplifies deployment and management challenges. The denser network infrastructure required for 5G further complicates maintenance and troubleshooting. Additionally, the integration of diverse technologies such as IoT and edge computing as well as multi-vendor based networks due to ORAN technology heightens the overall complexity. All that leads to an increased need for end-to-end and interoperability testing.
SEGRON’s solutions are able to orchestrate automated testing via one a single platform covering all relevant 5G capabilities using real end customer devices. Based on our powerful Layer-3 tracing solution we can verify the correct parameter settings and messaging flow according to 3GPP standards, for both 5G NSA and SA (VoNR).
Of course, also the verification of network slices, download speeds and low-latency scenarios (eMBB, URLLC & mMTC) is covered.
Legal Interception
Legal Interception is a very sensitive and critical area, as MNOs are obliged by law to deliver communication data from suspects involved in crime and terrorism, which is getting a bigger and bigger problem in the last decade. Incompleteness of data can lead to high penalties for the communication service provider, which can be easily avoided by using a proper testing solution.
SEGRON’s Active Testing Solution can help to verify and monitor to the correct functionality of legal interception services by using real end customer profiles and devices.
Gaps or incompleteness of data within observations can be detected immediately and data loss avoided.
Live Network Monitoring
Our innovative testing approach enables live network testing and service verification for mobile voice and data services, including Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Voice over New Radio (VoNR) and OTT voice services.
Based on our comprehensive Access, Voice, Data & Messaging KPIs, you can ensure the correct functionality and integration of your most important services, while related radio interfaces can be analysed using the Layer3 radio analysis.
As we are using real end customer devices for our tests you will automatically get the information about the correct functionality on one side and the customer experience (QoE) on the other side.
Campus Network Testing
A campus network forms the basis for mobile communication in industry environments. The operation of the local infrastructure with higher bandwidths and extremely short latency times must be ensured accordingly.
This is because reliable, fast and secure data transmission is critical to the success of many IoT applications.
Employees and guests also receive significantly better reception for voice and data communication via the campus network. In addition, external service providers and suppliers can also connect via the public network meaning that 5G campus networks therefore form the basis for mobile communication within the industrial environment.
Corresponding regression tests are therefore a very important component to ensure the operation of a campus network. Test must be carried out regularly after changes to the infrastructure or software changes of IoT modules, network components or user equipment.
SEGRON can help you to ensure the proper network and service functionality, which is building the basis for the communication of people and machines and thus ensures successfull and failure-free production.
Smart Factory Monitoring
Typical smart factory require 5G connectivity to control robots and self-driving automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in production lines, the use of augmented and virtual reality for visual inspection in smart factories and the use of numerous sensors for automated inventory control and supply chain management in smart warehouses.
Many wireless connections are required on the factory floor to ensure extremely reliable & stable coverage and connectivity with ultra-low latency, excellent downlink and uplink data rates.
SEGRON’s Automated Testing Framework (ATF) supports the early detection of problems such as broadband noise caused by machines and other radio signals that user devices are typically exposed to in highly complex environments. Quick detection of interferences that could accumulate in the network, help to avoid quality of service (QoS) issues that could cause operational impacts and downtime within your production lines.
IoT Testing
IoT deployments normally have a large volume of devices, which leads to the fact that issues would impact a big number of customers and mitigation steps might be time consuming and with high efforts. Therefore, a proper testing strategy is very important and helps to reduce time and costs of any IoT project, whether deploying devices one at a time or as part of a larger initiative.
SEGRON provides an automated IoT testing strategy across the device lifecycle which covers the following areas.
Functional testing, to validate the IoT software & devices against functional service and connectivity requirements and specifications to make sure they’re working correctly and meeting requirements.
Compatibility testing, to ensure that the IoT devices work properly within the related infrastructure, deliver expected UX and meet operational requirements.
Connectivity testing, for tracking the quality and availability of communication among the device, users and the network and ensure proper connectivity.
Security testing, to verify if your IoT integration is working according to the GSMA FS.31 Baseline Security Controls. SEGRONs integration can help to identify and rectify weaknesses immediately.
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