Spirent Communications

Spirent Communications is a telecommunications company headquartered in Crawley, United Kingdom, recognized as a global leader in test and measurement solutions. The company specializes in providing tools and services that help evaluate the performance of emerging technologies for development labs, communication networks, and IT organizations. Spirent's offerings include methodologies and services tailored for virtualized networks, cloud computing, artificial intelligence networking infrastructure, and application performance validation. Additionally, Spirent supports large enterprises and government entities in securing and managing their networks, while also providing solutions for service management and field testing to enhance troubleshooting and quality assurance. The company operates primarily within the Networks and Security segment, which accounts for the majority of its revenue.

Rachel Whiting

CFO

16 past transactions

octoScope

Acquisition in 2021
OctoScope, founded in 2006 by Fanny Mlinarsky, specializes in providing consultation and product development services within the wireless and radio frequency communications sector. Initially established as a one-person technology consulting firm, OctoScope has since expanded its capabilities and built a skilled team. The company offers a range of services, including automated regression testing, wireless technology consulting, third-party product development, and comprehensive wireless test services. These services are designed to enhance the accuracy, stability, and economic value of over-the-air wireless testing, thereby enabling clients to optimize their communications networks effectively.

Jolata

Series B in 2016
Jolata, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2012, that specializes in network performance analytics solutions. It offers a sophisticated platform designed for real-time network monitoring, analytics, and performance optimization. The Jolata TruFlow Platform is notable for its ability to monitor every packet on a global network with sub-second visualization, providing enterprises with millisecond-precision performance statistics. This big data analytics solution is particularly suited for network operators in various sectors, including telecommunications, cable, and financial services, helping them to enhance their network performance and intelligence effectively.

Testing Technologies

Acquisition in 2016
Testing Technologies is a provider of automated testing software, tools, and consultation services.

Epitiro

Acquisition in 2015
Epitiro specializes in network intelligence focused on IP Quality of Service (QoS) and subscriber Quality of Experience (QoE) by measuring and analyzing fixed and mobile broadband, voice, and video services. The company employs proprietary technology to conduct continuous testing of networks in over 170 countries, making it a leading provider of customer experience network performance insights for broadband service providers and government regulators. Epitiro's real-time network intelligence is crucial for Internet service providers and mobile network operators, helping them optimize performance, manage capacity, and promptly address issues affecting customers. Additionally, the company offers competitor performance analysis, enabling operators to gauge their performance against peers. Government regulators utilize Epitiro’s analytical services to assess national broadband performance across various parameters. The recently introduced ipQ app allows users to measure 3G/4G mobile broadband coverage and IP performance directly from their devices. Through a comprehensive managed service approach that includes solution design, customer experience measurement, and data analysis, Epitiro serves prominent service operators and regulators globally.

Netgend

Acquisition in 2014
Netgend LLC operates an application performance testing platform. It provides virtual appliance, cloud testing, and documentation products.

Mobilethink

Acquisition in 2014
Mobilethink A/S specializes in providing mobile operators with comprehensive solutions for device management and customer engagement. The company focuses on device-centric knowledge services, which include device data configuration, analytics, and customer support. By offering tools for policing and detection, along with campaign management, Mobilethink enables mobile operators to enhance customer value, increase data usage, and lower customer care expenses. Through its services, Mobilethink aims to facilitate the delivery of value-added services that contribute to improved customer lifetime value.

DAX Technologies

Acquisition in 2014
DAX Technologies is a provider of Customer Experience Management (“CEM”) solutions for telecommunication providers. The DAX InTouch system uses a vendor agnostic, multi-source platform and analytics solution, offering near real-time and scalable customer experience intelligence. DAX’s customizable big data architecture includes a rich data warehouse, a flexible ETL framework and a unique telecom analytics layer. The InTouch solution provides a series of applications to enable service providers to dramatically improve service quality and customer retention.

Testing Technologies IST

Acquisition in 2014
Testing Technologies IST designs and markets test development tools for automated testing. It offers TTworkbench Basic, TTworkbench Professional, and TTworkbench Enterprise products. These products are test development environments for text-based and graphical TTCN-3 specification, compilation, test case execution and analysis.

Metrico Wireless

Acquisition in 2012
Metrico Wireless specializes in mobile device performance analytics, serving wireless carriers, device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and corporate enterprises. The company is dedicated to quantitatively measuring device performance, which allows it to provide exceptional Fit4Launch Services and Performance Analytics. These services help clients enhance quality, reduce network impact, and improve brand marketing effectiveness. Metrico's singular focus on device performance analysis ensures that it remains a trusted partner and leader in the industry.

Mu Dynamics

Acquisition in 2012
Mu Dynamics specializes in proactive service assurance for network operators, cable companies, government agencies, and network product vendors. The company focuses on enhancing network quality, reliability, and robustness, helping clients reduce downtime and maintain essential IP services. Its flagship product, Service Analyzer, is designed to identify vulnerabilities in IP-based applications and networks. This platform provides detailed remediation guidance to address identified weaknesses and verifies the effectiveness of implemented solutions through an integrated regression database. By offering these services, Mu Dynamics aims to minimize customer churn and support operators in maintaining seamless service delivery.

Fanfare Group

Acquisition in 2011
Fanfare Group, Inc. specializes in automated system and device testing solutions aimed at service providers, equipment manufacturers, and enterprises. Founded in 2004 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of products, including iTest, an automated testing tool designed to enhance the efficiency of quality assurance processes. Its product line includes iTest Personal for manual testers, iTest Team for feature testers and engineers familiar with scripting, and iTest Enterprise, which equips automation engineers with essential tools for their work. Additionally, Fanfare Group provides professional services, training, and acceleration services to support its clients in streamlining their testing workflows and improving product quality.

Imperfect Networks

Acquisition in 2006
Imperfect Networks provides solutions for securing network equipment. It offers products that create and execute negative tests, such as attacks, threats, and protocol faults on network equipment.

QuadTex Systems

Acquisition in 2006
QuadTex Systems engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of telecom network test equipments.

Hekimian Laboratories

Acquisition in 2000
Hekimian Laboratories is a North American provider of telecommunications network and service assurance solutions for DSL and private lines. Hekimians’ products—OSS software, remote probes, and professional services—deliver the information, automation, and control that communications providers need to assure voice, data, and Internet services.

Net-HOPPER Systems

Acquisition in 2000
Net-HOPPER Systems designs, develops, and markets network test access systems (NTAS). The company’s products include test access management software, which assists in remote network monitoring and troubleshooting and PATHmaster, which is a network switch. In addition, it provides CRYSTAL-hopper fiber switch that supports all protocols for test access integration.

NetCom Systems

Acquisition in 1999
Netcom Systems specializes in high-performance test equipment systems for the networking industry.
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