The Fit4Launch Data Measurement System, Datum, is an enterprise-class mobile data performance measurement system. The world's leading wireless operators and device OEMs utilize Datum to implement large-scale performance testing for new device launches, post-launch troubleshooting, LTE and HSPA+ deployments and competitive benchmarking. Datum is considered the most comprehensive, accurate and easy to use mobile data user experience measurement platform commercially available.
Datum is a client-server based measurement system comprising:
Datum provides an accurate and reliable approach for objectively measuring data performance under real-world conditions. Supporting all mobile devices, regardless of OS or technology, Datum never requires equipment to be set up and is easily deployable in both lab and field environments. In addition, Datum captures results based on real world tasks that mobile users perform every day. Performance metrics, such as web page delivery, file uploads and downloads, and streaming data performance, can easily be captured worldwide directly from the device using DatumMobile or DatumPC. Test results and performance statistics can then be evaluated from any computer, anywhere with DatumBase.
Datum addresses common challenges for mobile service providers and device OEMs:
Datum does not require any additional hardware (non-tethered) so the tests closely mimic your subscribers' experience.
Datum is mobile device neutral. This means the tool can be used for any mobile operating system and mobile device you want to test, significantly reducing the hassle, time and costs associated with testing and launching different devices over time.
As part of Metrico's global infrastructure, Datum has data servers launched worldwide to allow for accurate data performance testing no matter the time zone. Additional infrastructure can be deployed to meet client requirements.
| Features | Datum | In-House Test Tools | "Free" Test Apps | Network Engineering Tools |
| Commercial solution with global professional support network | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Consistent test capability across PC and all major Mobile OS platforms/devices | Yes | No | No | No |
| Comprehensive range of test cases (Web Browsing, Latency, Streaming, File Transfer) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Fully transparent test cases and documented KPI's | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Centralized online management, configuration & reporting | Yes | No | No | No |
| Centralized real-time access to test results | Yes | No | No | No |
| Global network of dedicated test servers | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Full access to server-side IP logs for troubleshooting/analysis | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Access to detailed troubleshooting parameters (location, RAT, IP addresses, etc.) | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Access to data performance troubleshooting expertise | Yes | No | No | No |
To help you get the most out of Datum, training and support are available to carriers and device OEMs who purchase these systems.
Contact Metrico for more information about Datum.
