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Czech Republic ANSP chooses R&S voice quality system

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Jan Klas, director general of ANS CR and Pavel Salanda, managing director of Rohde & Schwarz CR signing the contract for the nationwide ATC voice quality assurance system

Rohde & Schwarz is to supply a nationwide advanced voice quality assurance system to Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic as part of a 15-year deal.

Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic (ANS CR) has chosen the R&S (Rohde & Schwarz) advanced voice quality assurance (AVQA) to ensure the highest level of service quality across their IP-network. The solution will enable ANS CR to monitor and control their voice communication network, ensuring uninterrupted and clear communication for air traffic control.

The R&S AVQA system will be deployed at multiple locations throughout the Czech Republic, comprising R&S AVQA probes and redundant installation of R&S AVQA manager. This comprehensive coverage will enable ANS CR in-depth monitoring and voice quality analysis, providing a real-time picture of the system's voice quality at any given time and ensuring that any potential issues are promptly identified and resolved.

The system will allow ANS CR to maintain its service commitments to the aviation industry.

Jan Klas, Director General of ANS CR said, "We are thrilled to partner with Rohde & Schwarz and implement the R&S AVQA system. Since our target is to completely migrate voice services to VoIP technology and ensure the highest level of voice quality at all times, this solution will enable us to proactively monitor and manage our IP-network, guaranteeing uninterrupted communication for our controllers with the best possible quality."

The 15-year service level agreement between ANS CR and Rohde & Schwarz further demonstrates the commitment of both parties to long-term collaboration and support. The contract ensures that ANS CR will receive ongoing technical assistance and updates, allowing them to continuously optimize their voice communication network.

"We are proud to be selected by ANS CR as their trusted partner for voice quality assurance," said Pavel Salanda, managing director at Rohde & Schwarz Czech Republic. “We developed R&S AVQA with the understanding that comprehensive monitoring of all ATC voice traffic and radio communication is essential for achieving optimal user experience. Our market-leading solution also ensures swift response times for troubleshooting, particularly within large networks with multiple sites.”

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Caption: Jan Klas, director general of ANS CR and Pavel Salanda, managing director of Rohde & Schwarz CR signing the contract for the nationwide ATC voice quality assurance system