Resources
Resources
This resource library is continuously updated for your benefit. Here you will find very specific information and detail specific to SyncWatch as well as other related materials.
Whitepapers
Chronos Technology
- Strategic Synchronisation Solutions for the 21st Century
- GPS Re-Radiating Solutions
- Fibrelink for TimeProvider GPS Antenna
- High Noon For Timing Standards
- Global Telecom Network Timing Standards – Decision Day Draws Close!
- Why Telecom Networks Need Precise Timing
- The Impact of Poor Timing on Quality in Telecom Networks
- The Importance of Synchronisation for Digital Networks
- NGNs Threaten the Quality of Existing Telecom Applications
- NPL Atomic Clock 50th Anniversary Reception
- Stabilisation and Control of Mobile Networks
- Measuring Synchronisation QoS in a Telecom Network
- UMTS Synchronisation
- Interfacing GSM Base Stations into ATM and SDH Networks
- Access Layer Synchronisation in SDH Networks
- Synchronisation Challenges When Transporting ATM over SDH
- SDH Technology Roll-Out
- Next Generation Network Sync Testing
ITSF
- Evolution of Synchronisation Quality Metrics and Test Procedures
- Observations of Sync Transport over Access Technologies
- Synchronisation Quality at GSM/3G Base Stations
- Quality Metrics for Sync Networks
- Sync as Part of the Service: Service Level Agreements for Synchronisation Delivery
- 24x365 Sync Monitoring Case Studies
- The Need for Immunity, Transfer & Availability Standards
Symmetricom
- IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol - Frequency Synchronisation over Packet Networks
- Deployment of PTP GSM UMTS
- Best Practice for IEEE 1588/PTP Network Deployment
- Building a Unified Sync Platform for IP Wireless Backhaul
- Synchronisation Implications of FTTH and FTTC Architectures
- Cisco IP Telephony Clock Synchronisation: Best Practices
- Synchronisation for Improving VOIP Quality
- ATM Networks and Synchronisation
- Intentional Disruption of GPS Signals
- Measuring and Monitoring Sync in a Network
- Network Synchronisation of Metro and Access Layers with Node Clocks
- Synchronising Telecoms Networks (SDH/Sonet)
- Sync Planning Guidelines
- Timing Two Different Networks with One TimeSource
- Managing Time Machines
- WiMAX - Ready for Prime Time
- Accurate clocks optimize network service
- Preparing Your Network for Sync-E
Sales Partners
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EXFO is a leading provider of test and service assurance solutions for network service providers and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. |
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Chronos Technology in addition to manufacturing SyncWatch the direct sales channel for SyncWatch in the UK, Denmark and Sweden. |
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Recognised experts for 25 years, in delivering time and timing solutions to the Norwegian telecom and broadcast markets. |
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Providers of expertise, products and services to Enterprise, Teelcom, Technology and Government customers in Ireland. |
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Acronet are suppliers of equipment and test solutions to the telecom industry in Austria. |
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A specialist integrator for fixed, mobile and broadcast operators in Poland. |
Client Endorsements
SyncWatch
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Assessing NGN sync technologies prior to vendor selection
"SyncWatch Standalone has been used to help assess the performance of next generation synchronisation technologies prior to final selection." Network Operator - Scandinavia -
Assuring sync. quality in legacy networks
"TDC has been working with Chronos for 18 months on a SyncWatch rollout program. SyncWatch is providing TDC with real time valuable network performance data at a significant number of exchange sites.… -
Chronos testing and analysis expertise recognised
"Synchronization is a highly specialized area which requires a very high level of understanding and knowledge of advanced telecommunication systems. Laboratory Testing and mapping the performance of… -
Custom Sync testing solution developed for Banverket
“We have been very pleased with the planning, design and integration of the sync monitoring solution from Chronos Technology and look forward to working with them again in future. The bespoke unit… -
Proving PTP / 1588 performance in every metro ring
"We are currently deploying SyncWatch probes in every metro ring when PTP / 1588 synchronisation is used for delivering timing over our packet only RAN." Global Mobile Operator -
Simply deployed SyncWatch quickly identified network issues
"During a successful trial period, Chronos' synchronisation monitoring tool SyncWatch has helped us more quickly identify network issues that might have developed to affect the quality of the mobile… -
Sync performance assessed at key points in network
"SyncWatch is used to assess synchronisation quality at key points in our Next Generation networks as they evolve." Mobile Operator #3 - Europe -
SyncWatch - a cost effective approach to sync. performance monitoring
"We know how important synchronisation is in traditional networks. With packet technology it is even more critical. We liked the fact that the Chronos SyncWatch solution could be used not only to… -
SyncWatch delivers consistent and valuable data for network operator
"Telia Denmark has been using Chronos synchronisation (timing) testing & monitoring solutions for some time now with very good results." Jan Christensen, Telia Denmark -
SyncWatch for the lab and the field
"Using Chronos we are able to use the same instrumentation for certification testing in the lab and in the field producing strictly comparable and consistent results in both environments. The same… -
SyncWatch helps in the lab and in the operational network
"SyncWatch together with Symmetricom’s TimeMonitor software is an extremely flexible system that helps us in the lab and in the wider operating network." Jan Christensen, Telia Denmark -
SyncWatch makes sync performance visible for the first time
"Having a network independent testing and monitoring solution like SyncWatch gives us the synchronisation performance data we need to ensure good reliability and performance." Network Operator,… -
SyncWatch probe is the most flexible sync. monitoring appliance.
"SyncWatch probes are the Telecom Industry’s most flexible synchronisation data acquisition devices." Paul Phelan - CTO, Data Edge -
SyncWatch used to prove compliance to standards
"In our labs we also use SyncWatch to carry out compliance to Standards and interoperability testing. These tools have undoubtedly given us the synchronisation visibility we needed as we migrate to a… -
Tracking down intermittent sync. problems with SyncWatch
"We have been using SyncWatch for more than 6 months. The probes are easy to deploy making it simple to move around our network as required. Initially we've been using the system to investigate…
Sync MasterClass
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Access Engineer, Nokia (Finland)
"My expectations from the course were well met. This course is not for absolute beginners and an appreciation of SDH and ATM technologies is a must. The…136 -
BT Network Operations, Core Sync. Support & Tech. Solutions. BT (UK)
"Synchronisation is a small but highly specialised area which requires a good deal of technical knowledge to understand. The Synchronisation MasterClass…150 -
Business Manager, Dan Communications (Latvia)
"Dan Communications recently worked with Chronos to deliver a Sync Masterclass course in Latvia. Being a Distributor of synchronisation equipment I wanted to…119 -
CEO, Calnex Solutions - February 2008
"With networks changing to packet based technology, the Chronos Synchronisation MasterClass was perfect to bring our team up to speed with time and timing in…117 -
Infrastructure Expansion Manager. Orange (UK)
"The Synchronisation MasterClass provided me with excellent under pinning knowledge for our new sync platform rollout. Prior to attending the course I had…149 -
Manager Transmission Support. Tele2 AB (Sweden)
"Attending the Chronos Synchronisation MasterClass course has made me focus on the impact of synchronisation quality within the Tele2 network, from access to…124 -
Managing Director , DataEdge (Ireland)
"We worked with Chronos to run a Synchronisation Masterclass for our clients in Ireland this spring. The event was well attended and I have to say the quality…117 -
Network Synchronization Center, Ericsson (Italy)
"With respect to Chronos Sync MasterClass, a number of my colleagues have already attended the course and it has been considered very valuable in their…116 -
Platforms Specialist, Telenor AB (Sweden)
" Excellent course! Within a week I was able to use the information and knowledge gained from the course to resolve a network problem." Björn…125 -
Principal Engineer, Tandberg Television (UK)
"I attended the Synchronisation Masterclass to provide myself with an alternative viewpoint of frequency and timing and an idea of the problems encountered in…140 -
Principal Staff Engineer, Motorola (Denmark)
"The Chronos MasterClass course gave me an excellent overview of synchronisation techniques, the importance of synchronisation quality and measurement methods,…150 -
Product Marketing Manager, Alcatel-Lucent - May 2008
"Attending the Chronos MasterClass in Synchronisation was an extremely useful exercise for me. The course provides an up to date and well balanced view of time…113 -
Senior Design Engineer, Marconi (UK)
"Chronos's Sync MasterClass course was exactly what I needed in my role as a Network Designer, highlighting all the issues I needed to consider. The level of…138 -
Senior R&D Mananger, Ceragon Networks (Israel)
"The International Sync. Masterclass delivered by Chronos is a very comprehensive training course that was delivered by a highly competent expert in the area…125 -
Transmission Engineer, Banverket HK, Railway Communication Section (Sweden)
"I've been working with different transmission systems since the early 80´s but the focus on synchronisation issues has always been lacking. I attended the…127 -
Transmission Planning. O2 GmbH (Germany)
"The Chronos Masterclass was a very useful course for me. The course notes are very comprehensive and I will be using the information I gained to further…126 -
Wireless Solutions, Equipment & SkC Project Leader, Orange - July 2008
"Synchronisation has been developing rapidly over the last 5 years and I wanted to be fully up to speed with those developments. The Chronos Synchronisation…113