Tektronix Acquires MinacomTektronix Acquires Minacom

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Tektronix, Inc. (NYSE: TEK), a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring solutions today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Minacom, a leading provider of active probe test solutions used by telecommunications carriers, cable multi-system operators (MSOs), wireless and VoIP providers worldwide. Minacom is based in Montreal, Canada and has an installed base in 30 countries worldwide. The acquisition will expand Tektronix' leadership and addressable market in Next Generation Network (NGN) Management Solutions.

Complementing Tektronix' market-leading network monitoring systems, Minacom's active test solutions for VoIP, voice, video, Internet, Fax, and Fax-over-IP provide active troubleshooting, provisioning, and automated service quality monitoring that accurately reflects the real subscriber-experience. The combined products will provide an integrated end-to-end NGN network and service quality test platform for Tektronix customers worldwide, enabling them to provide the highest quality of service to their subscribers and to rapidly identify, localize and quantify service and network issues at all points from the core to the edge of the network.

"We are committed to providing innovative NGN solutions. This acquisition will enable Tektronix to offer both active and passive probing capabilities for modern and legacy networks," said Rich McBee, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Tektronix Communications Business. "The integration of these products into one solution will accelerate delivery of our product roadmaps in key areas such as IP voice, video and data services and for access and edge network service management. Additionally, Minacom's respected leadership position with cable MSO's for active VoIP testing will provide direct access to a new market segment for Tektronix' monitoring business."

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