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EXFO buys Ontology Systems

QUEBEC CITY - Network test and monitoring technology maker EXFO has acquired UK-based Ontology Systems for a total consideration of US$7.6 million, net of cash.Founded in 2006 and headquartered in London, UK, Ontology Systems uses graph-data and semantic searches to build real-time views of network services and related network elements.EXFO said Thursday that the combination of Ontology Systems' expertise in mapping complex, cross-domain, multi-layer network topologies with EXFO's end-to-end service assurance and real-time 3D analytics solutions will deliver a comprehensive view across physical, virtual and hybrid networks."This strategic acquisition uniquely positions EXFO with agile, real-time visualization and troubleshooting solutions that enable...