The OB-UDPST project team announced that its current release (version 8.20) has been deployed by Broadband Forum service provider member AT&T in its new broadband measurement system.
Version 8.2.0 builds on the previous OB-UDPST, 8.1.0, making minor fixes and enhancements. The addition of multi-key authentication allows each individual server instance to better support a variety of client instances across different service offerings and device types. For large deployments, it is expected to significantly improve key management and maintenance.
The project team will look to implement further enhancements, including a service function that provides near real-time software monitoring capability as well as sub-second capturing of performance data. It is also continuing work on formalizing the client-server protocol via an IETF RFC (which is still in draft form).
OB-UDPST Project Lead, Len Ciavattone, took part in a vBASe webinar (see below) to discuss how TR-471 and OB-UDPST helps assure QoE.
For more information about the OB-UDPST project team’s current progress, please visit: https://wiki.broadband-forum.org/display/OBUDPST/OB+UDP+Speed+Test+Home.