Fluke Networks recently announced the availability of NetAlly VoIP Assessment and Troubleshooting Software, version 7.0.  The company says that this new software package will eliminate the risk associated with deploying or expanding VoIP services by assessing the current state of the network and previewing the service before it is deployed on that network.

NetAlly software promises to shorten installation time periods by performing proper network assessments, detecting deficiencies in the network and pinpointing where corrective actions and fine-tuning need to take place.  The software also offers users an accurate preview of the VoIP service since it will be delivered over a production IP network.  The software generates traffic over the actual network and provides responses based on real-world measurements.

IT professionals can use NetAlly to determine if there is sufficient network capacity to support a proposed VoIP project.  NetAlly will discover the network devices and verify that QoS is enabled.  The software will also calculate how many simultaneous VoIP calls can be supported and determine expected MOS quality at various levels of usage.  Service levels by location and by time of day can be collected and documented.