NetWORKS As Advertised

Posted on 02 November 2000 by Miercom

Overview

In 1995 we introduced our NetWORKS As Advertised program, a testing service providing vendors with an objective evaluation before their new networking products are released to the general public. Vendors who successfully meet the NAA test criteria receive Miercom’s seal of approval.



Benefits

There are numerous benefits to having network equipment that NetWORKS As Advertised:

1. Peace of mind
Your customers know that your product has to pass rigorous independent testing in the Miercom lab. They can be assured that your product truly NetWORKS as you advertise it.

2. Proof of performance
Your sales team has Miercom’s seal of approval to lean on when facing tough customers who want proof of your product’s performance.

3. Marketing
The NAA seal of approval and framed award are valuable testimonials and marketing tools for your company.

4. In-depth analysis
Miercom provides you with a complete report of your product’s strengths and weaknesses, based on the testing performed.

5. Cost effective
The NAA testing service saves you the time, hassle and expense of setting up a lab to perform similar tests. Miercom has both the equipment and the experienced engineers to perform these tests.


Test Criteria

We apply a full test methodology to each product we test. While the specifics of the testing vary substantially from one product to another, the evaluation always focuses on practical and usability issues.

The methodologies always follow the same five-part structure:

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Testimonials

NEC Corporation

"NEC views Miercom as a highly respected engineering organization with their finger on the pulse of the telecommunications industry. Their work is valued by NEC from both a marketing and an engineering perspective. Miercom has helped NEC to shape some core aspects of our product line in the many years that we have partnered with them. Miercom also shares with NEC a deeply rooted passion for technology and innovation which allows our engineering teams to work very well together in a spirit of honesty and openness."

Greg,
NEC Corporation

WatchGuard Technologies

"Testing network security appliances requires in-depth network systems knowledge, security expertise and a keen understanding of how subtle test-bed nuances can translate into real world results. Because of these reasons, we chose to work with Miercom to review our latest UTM appliance. With Miercom's independent evaluation, our engineering and product management teams benefit by having substantive and actionable data based upon an exhaustive and comprehensive battery of tests. Additionally, these same results help our channel partners and customers make better, unbiased and more informed decisions."

Chris,
Director of WatchGuard Technologies

Testimonials

Cisco Systems, Inc.

"We have worked with Miercom on several Voice over IP reviews in the last several years. We have found their reviews to be both insightful and direct. The methods they use to do their testing are thorough and show "out of the box" thinking to develop ways to test items that will be important to the readers. The feedback given to Cisco on areas to work on has been invaluable in pointing out our product weaknesses. These evaluations assist not only the readers, but Cisco's customers as a whole by making our products better."

Jonathan
Cisco Systems, Inc.

3Com Corporation

"We have worked with Miercom on several Voice over IP reviews in the last several years. The methodologies used to perform the evaluations are thorough and we have found their reviews to be both insightful and direct. Their teams are professional and diligent in the manner in which they conduct the evaluations, providing us with invaluable feedback in pointing out our product weaknesses. They take the time to understand the products and write editorials that provide meaningful information to readers. Our experience working with Miercom on these evaluations has been positive, as they provide valuable data to readers and help 3Com to improve our products."

Tom
3Com Corporation

Avaya Inc.

"This review was the most thorough of any we have participated in at your labs and we were very pleased with the attention given by the lab staff to the many features and capabilities of our VPN products. We are anxious to see the full review to see how we stack up against our competitors in your evaluation."

Joe
Avaya inc.