Keynote ‘ MAP over Air’ is a unique emulation solution that requests and downloads content along the same network route as that of a real mobile device providing a view of the content in exactly the same way and layout that an end user would see it on their mobile device. Because content is routinely modified by a mobile network operator’s proxy servers, it's imperative that content owners monitor the correct and complete content to gain the end user perspective.

Unlike other Web solutions, MAP over Air accurately collects the actual data delivered over mobile networks. Keynote MAP uses operator-certified modems to connect to the network operator exactly like a mobile device. Keynote MAP over Air also uses the WAP Access Point Network (APN) settings to connect to the operator’s proxy server. Because MAP over Air downloads content over the very same path as the mobile device, it can accurately measure the download time as experienced by a mobile user.

Keynote MAP over Air acts like a real device and requests content from the Web server by sending all the device-specific headers. MAP over Air includes the market’s most comprehensive list of device features to accurately emulate the device selected from the profile library: user agent strings, headers, features, network standards, maximum redirections, simultaneous connections, etc. The Web server recognizes the device and its capability and sends content types that the mobile device can support. Because the device emulation is accurate, MAP downloads the exact same content as an actual mobile device.

MAP over Air can accurately monitor any Web site on any mobile device because it uses a real WebKit browser engine, the most popular browser engine. With the newly embedded real browser engine used by popular mobile platforms such as Safari, Google Android, Palm WebOS and Symbian S60 – MAP over Air can monitor content for virtually every smartphone on the market. MAP over Air also contains information for the number of simultaneous connections a device can make. As a result, MAP over Air can accurately measure the download steps on a true mobile browser. Accurate simulation is critical to understanding the end user experience and to troubleshooting, in case of failures.

Product Details for MAP over Network – Connection Option #2

Keynote ‘ MAP over Network’ is a second connection option and is available from 50 cities worldwide. MAP over Network uses the same Keynote MAP 4.0 proprietary emulation technology, but bypasses the mobile operator for accurate operational monitoring of correct content over the IP backbone. Because MAP over Network requests the correct content from the backend Web content infrastructure, IT Operations personnel will quickly know when applications, content or services become unavailable. When problems do occur, MAP over Network sends real time alerts to the IT Operations team enabling prompt resolution. MAP over Network bypasses the mobile operator to provide an additional perspective when combined with MAP over Air troubleshooting. When outages do occur, IT Operations can quickly and effectively determine whether it’s the company’s own infrastructure or that of the mobile operator.

Pricing & Availability for MAP 4.0

Keynote MAP 4.0 and the two connection options (MAP over Air and MAP over Network) are available now with mobile monitoring starting at less than USD $100.00 per month.

Keynote’s Mobile Capabilities are Global

Keynote and its subsidiary Keynote SIGOS provide customers with the ability to test mobile performance on over 200 mobile networks across more than 70 countries. Keynote’s global network is comprised of real and simulated devices, user-provided SIMs and wireless modems, providing an unparalleled and customizable view into the performance of operator networks, mobile content, applications and services.

About Keynote

Keynote Systems (NASDAQ:“KEYN”) is the global leader in on-demand test & measurement solutions for continuously improving the online experience. For over a decade, Keynote has been providing measurement data and testing capabilities that allow companies to understand and improve their customers’ online and mobile experience. Keynote has four test and measurement businesses: Web performance, mobile quality, streaming & VoIP and customer experience/UX.

Known as The Mobile and Internet Performance Authority™, Keynote has a market-leading infrastructure of 3,000 measurement computers and mobile devices in over 240 locations around the world. Keynote’s 2,800 customers represent top Internet and mobile companies including American Express, Disney, eBay, E*TRADE, Expedia, Microsoft, SonyEricsson, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vodafone and YouTube.

Keynote Systems, Inc. is headquartered in San Mateo, California and can be reached at www.keynote.com or by phone in the U.S. at 1-800-KEYNOTE.

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