Video device probes for monitoring, troubleshooting, and QA
The NPAW Device Probe (NDP) combines software and hardware for video QoE and QoS monitoring, troubleshooting, and automated QA with a focus on the end user
What is NPAW Probes?
The NPAW Device Probe (NDP) streamlines video monitoring and quality measurement by automating event detection and service qualification. The solution captures, analyzes, and reports on audio-video data while simulating varying network conditions. Its advanced scripting enables automated troubleshooting and device control, all from a central hub for seamless data management and integration with external systems. NDP transforms video QA and troubleshooting from a manual to an automated process, offering customizable dashboards for thorough analysis and the automation of traditionally manual tasks.
Monitor
Continuously monitor Live TV, VoD, and network performance with probes located at fixed locations, providing real-time and recurring reporting of metrics and traps
Troubleshoot
Access accurate trace logs for simplified root cause identification and replicating conditions, either manually or through ad hoc scripts
Automate QA
Simulate conditions and leverage extensive, flexible scripting for a more systematic and less time-consuming approach to service testing
One solution for the whole product lifecycle
NDP helps you monitor and boost the end-user experience with a single tool across the entire product environment, from design to operations
Fast root cause identification focused on the end user
Easily pinpoint the root cause of issues
NDP automatically records and stores events, allowing you to trace and replicate issues to determine their root cause in record time
Troubleshoot based on user experience
Mitigate issues based on their impact on the end user with accurate quality monitoring of video, audio, navigation, and network
Centralized control and third-party integration
Manage probes and data from a central hub
Access and analyze collected data from a central web dashboard. Manage all deployed probes via a unified interface, reducing complexity and increasing efficiency
Easily integrate NDP into your data ecosystem
NDP is compatible with a range of third-party platforms including the NPAW Suite, SNMP Alarm, Jenkins/Jira, InfluxDB/Grafana, and OSS
Scripting for time-efficient QA testing and measurement
Automate testing and monitoring
Execute scripts to automate navigation, command devices remotely, simulate network impairments, detect issues and artifacts, and report events
Powerful development framework
Easily develop hundreds of scripts to cover all possible scenarios. Validate them before deployment in the production environment
Adaptable hardware options
A compact mini PC, a video capture dongle, connectors, and emitters help you create custom setups tailored to your needs, including a rack configuration option
Combining Client and Network Analytics for Streaming Service Providers
Rewatch NPAW and Telestream while explaining how our combined solution has solved the industry’s longstanding problem: having view end to viewer-provider metrics. Join us while we go through how, combining client and video network analytics with content validation, minimizes the financial impact of failures and proactively manages user satisfaction.
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