The Network Test Automation Forum (NTAF) was created to promote the interoperability of commercial testing tools and test infrastructure for the data communications and telecommunications industry. The organization brings together commercial testing vendors, test equipment vendors, and other industry experts to create interoperable testing solutions for service providers, network equipment manufacturers, and other enterprise organizations with large network deployments.

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January 2012
In the next installment of our interview series, Keith Kidd, Director of Packet Systems Testing (Verizon) talks about his experience and hopes for NTAF.

November 2011
NTAF to Speak at Network Automation Conference in Paris on November 10, 2011. See details in News & Events...

September 2011
The latest issue of the NTAF Newsletter is now online!

September 2011
NTAF  proudly launches an online series featuring industry visionaries.  Meet one of NTAF's founders, Kingston Duffie, who shares his thoughts on NTAF in part-one of this insightful two-part interview.

August 2011
Network Test Specs Promote Interoperability in the Lab
Ameya Barve, Spirent
June 2011
Listen to the NTAF Webcast
NTAF, in partnership with Test & Measurement World, introduced the next generation of test automation and interoperability - the NTAF specification in a webcast held June 22, 2011.  If you missed it, you can listen to the webcast posted on the TMW archive.
June 2011
NTAF Announces First Industry Specification
NTAF has approved the release of the first set of specifications for enabling multi-vendor interoperability in network test labs.                                   Request NTAF Specifications and Getting Started Guide
November 2010
NTAF Members Demonstrate Interoperability
BreakingPoint Systems, Fanfare, Ixia, Spirent and Verizon Take Part in Successful Network Test Automation Plugfest
November 2010
NTAF Plugfest 1 Test Report
The NTAF Plugfest 1 Test Report is now available online

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