Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Tue, February 17, 2009
Keynote Adds iPhone, Nokia, BlackBerry, LG and Samsung Smartphones to its Global Network for Testing and Monitoring Mobile Cont
SAN MATEO, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Keynote® Systems (Nasdaq:KEYN), the global leader in [ on-demand mobile and Internet test & measurement solutions ] for continuously improving the [ online experience ], today announced the addition of leading smartphones to the company's on-demand global network for testing and monitoring the performance of mobile applications, content and services.
The Apple iPhone, BlackBerry, LG Dare, Samsung Instinct and Nokia N95 have all been installed within Keynote's on-demand test and measurement network in New York, San Francisco and London. Additional smartphones will be added to Keynote's global network over time. Currently, Keynote has the capability to test and measure the performance of mobile apps, content and services on actual wireless devices across leading carrier networks from 18 cities worldwide.
Keynote is the only company to provide for the on-demand testing and monitoring of mobile content and Web sites using both actual mobile devices and emulated device profiles. Keynote [ Mobile Device Perspective ]® (MDP) enables companies to test and monitor the true end-to-end subscriber experience of mobile quality service from actual mobile devices. It allows mobile developers to validate service availability, delivery times, throughput, as well as accuracy of content and services. Keynote [ Mobile Application Perspective ]® (MAP) allows companies to monitor mobile content, applications and services using a library of over 1,600 emulated device profiles.
"Adding the iPhone and additional leading smartphones to our test and measurement network of real devices is an important step in our ongoing goal to stay on top of the needs of our North American and European customers. Development is already in place to add other smart devices to our global network throughout the coming year," said Nisheeth Mohan, mobile product manager at Keynote.
Keynote and its subsidiary Keynote SIGOS provide its customers with the ability to test mobile performance on over 200 mobile networks across more than 70 countries. Keynote's global network is comprised of real and simulated devices, user-provided SIMs and wireless modems, providing an unparalleled and customizable view into the performance of mobile content, applications and services.
Companies that have mobile applications, content and services across the globe can use Keynote to monitor these services to provide a better customer experience to more people. Keynote's on-demand [ global test and measurement network ] can be used to monitor the response time, availability and delivery of content from the subscriber's perspective. Companies also can use their results to benchmark against competitors to understand how to build a more compelling and responsive experience and pinpoint areas to improve and reduce subscriber churn. Keynote believes that optimization of the user experience is the key to success for businesses focused on establishing themselves on the Mobile Web.
About Keynote
Keynote Systems (Nasdaq:KEYN) is the global leader in on-demand test & measurement solutions for continuously improving the online experience. For over a decade, Keynote has been providing measurement data and testing capabilities that allow companies to understand and improve their customers' online and mobile experience. Keynote has four test and measurement businesses: Web performance, mobile quality, streaming & VoIP, and customer experience/UX.
Known as The Mobile and Internet Performance Authority™, Keynote has a market-leading infrastructure of 2,600 measurement computers and mobile devices in over 240 locations around the world. Keynote's 2,800 customers represent top Internet and mobile companies including American Express, Dell, Disney, eBay, E*TRADE, Expedia, Microsoft, SonyEricsson, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vodafone and YouTube.
Keynote Systems, Inc. is headquartered in San Mateo, California and can be reached at [ www.keynote.com ] or by phone in the U.S. at 1-800-KEYNOTE.
Keynote, The Internet Performance Authority, Perspective and WebEffective are registered trademarks and The Mobile and Internet Performance Authority and True Experience are trademarks of Keynote Systems, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2009 Keynote Systems, Inc.
