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CTIA, SAN FRANCISCO, — October 23, 2007 — Keynote Systems (Nasdaq: KEYN), the global leader in on-demand mobile and Internet test & measurement solutions for continuously improving the online experience, today announced the availability of its on-demand mobile test & measurement network in 10 locations worldwide. Keynote’s software-as-a-service offering gives developers and content creators the opportunity to improve the end-user’s mobile experience through advanced on-demand mobile Web testing and monitoring services on both emulated and real wireless devices at a low cost.
“The mobile Web holds immense promise for consumers and businesses, but in order for it to grow, the mobile experience must be first class. Our industry-leading test and monitoring services allow some of the biggest companies in the mobile realm to see how their customers experience their mobile content and rectify any issues quickly, with minimal impact to the end-user,” said Umang Gupta, chairman and CEO of Keynote. “Now, with our shared on-demand mobile infrastructure, smaller content creators and developers can enjoy the same insight and power as larger companies, not only leveling the playing field, but also improving the overall mobile experience for end-users.”
Engaging with the shared mobile infrastructure is easy and affordable; a company simply provisions the measurements it needs via a Web portal. For example, companies can now monitor the download performance of popular content in New York or test the execution of its upcoming streaming video applications in London to identify any issues prior to its launch. And because it’s all provided as a software-as-a-service model, all of the testing, troubleshooting and data analysis is done in real time from the customer’s desktops.
“As the mobile Internet grows, the end-user’s experience with mobile applications is a pivotal factor determining how quickly the market will thrive. In order for adoption to accelerate faster across a wider variety of consumer and business models, the effective monitoring and management of the real user experience is therefore imperative. The availability of Keynote’s shared mobile infrastructure allows companies to test out different mobile application business models for quality of experience, as well as for monitoring and troubleshooting in-production services,” said Dennis Drogseth, vice president of Enterprise Management Associates.
Availability and Pricing
Keynote’s mobile test and measurement network enables companies to get insight into mobile performance in a variety of geographies spanning North America and Europe. Monitoring service is available in San Francisco, Dallas, New York, Chicago, London, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Paris, Nuremberg and Toronto. Testing service is available on multiple mobile carrier networks from San Francisco and Nuremberg testing centers. Both monitoring and testing services will be available through real and emulated devices. Testing and monitoring services in other nations worldwide are planned for deployment soon.
For monitoring of mobile content, applications or services, developers and content creators can access Keynote’s global mobile network for as little as $500 per measurement on a single device with one carrier. Measurements are taken every 15 minutes.
For testing, developers and content creators can analyze applications for $500 a day, with access to tier one carriers on real and emulated devices in both North America and Europe. To learn more and sign up, customers can visit www.keynote.com/mobilesignup.html.
About Keynote
Keynote Systems (Nasdaq “KEYN”) is the global leader in test & measurement solutions that improve mobile communications and online business performance. As an independent and trusted third-party, Keynote provides IT and marketing executives with an unbiased view into their Internet services from around the world. For over a decade, we have been providing measurement data and testing capabilities that allow companies to understand and improve their customer’s online and mobile experience. Keynote has four test and measurement businesses: Web performance, mobile quality, streaming & VoIP, and customer experience/UX. In addition, our industry analysis group called Keynote Competitive Research publishes proprietary studies measuring customer experience and service levels across a wide range of industries.
Known as The Mobile and Internet Performance Authority™, Keynote has a market-leading infrastructure of 2,400 measurement computers and mobile devices in over 240 geographic locations around the world. Keynote also maintains one of the most representative panels of online users consisting of 160,000 consumers. Our on-demand, hassle-free infrastructure allows businesses to access services they need, when they need them to pinpoint and fix mobile quality and Internet problems before they impact customers.
We help over 2,600 corporate customers become “the best of the best” by helping them improve online business performance and mobile communications quality. Our customers represent top mobile and Internet companies including American Express, BP, Caterpillar, Dell, Disney, eBay, ESPN Mobile, E*TRADE, Expedia, FedEx, Microsoft, SonyEricsson, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone.
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 (650) 403-2400.
Keynote, The Internet Performance Authority and Perspective are registered trademarks and The Mobile and Internet Performance Authority is a trademark of Keynote Systems, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2007 Keynote Systems, Inc.
Editorial Contacts:
Dan Berkowitz, Keynote Systems, Inc. (650) 403-3305, dberkowitz@keynote.com
Mariana Kosturos, Citigate Cunningham, (415) 618-8786, mkosturos@citigatecunningham.com