Suupohjan Seutuverkko Oy (SSV) and Octopus Network have signed a co-operation agreement to form a unique testbed where software developers and device manufacturers have an ideal possibility to test their products related to e.g. IPTV, Video Conferencing, gaming, VoIP etc.

Joint testbed contains over thousand kilometers of open optic fiber network as well as closed carrier-grade multi-access radio network.

In addition to technology environment customers´ new ideas and product concepts can be tested using a real end-user community consisted of thousands of FTTx households and companies. User feedback on usability and functionality contributes to speedy innovation of more user-oriented products and services. With the help of trusted partner network SSV and Octopus Network conduct projects, where the result is the understanding of consumers´ preferences as well as resolved technical challenges.

“Combination of both of these testbeds was introduced to the Japanese government at the end of year 2009. It created a lot of interest both to testbeds as well as to Suupohja region. We find this kind of co-operation with Octopus Network very useful as it brings an international twist into our operations. It also gives a possibility for the citizens of Suupohja region to be on the front-line of development work while testing new kinds of products and services.”, says Mr. Aatu Samppala, the CEO of SSV.
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