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Research & Development

• Software Measurements: Issues & Solutions

Most new software development projects nowadays depend heavily on object-oriented technology. While many benefits have been claimed for the object-oriented paradigm, it has proven a difficult challenge to manage the quality of large OO applications in practice. The main goal of this research is to identify object-oriented metrics that can predict fault-prone components.

• Development of C-net Server Monitoring tool

C-net is used to monitor servers, routers and switches from the management server. The monitoring of C-net is based on internet or IP based network and whenever internet connection of remote site is down we cannot monitor any of the server on remote site. The purpose of this project is to create a tool which can dial in to the remote site using telephone (PSTN) line to check server status.

• Energy Conversion Technology (H/W)

Full-bridge dc/dc converters are extensively used in medium to high power level applications. For most of these applications, particularly those of the computer and telecommunication systems, the most desirable features of the converter are high efficiency, high power density, high reliability and low EMI. This project is aiming at use of soft switching techniques as opposed to the conventions hard switching.

• Development of Methods for Minimal Test Pattern Generation (MTPG)

How can we reduce the testing cost and still find all the faults before the software is released? One way of improving testing effectiveness is by automating the testing activity so that, a single software program tests another program and collects the results. Another way is to wisely determine which tests should be run. This research project is focusing on developing methods and techniques to support the generation of minimal number of test patterns.

• Advanced VoIP and Multi-media Services

Cistel plans to investigate and develop a framework which will be used to quickly develop advanced voice and multi-media application services over IP. The framework will include SIP based call control and Media Server (CCMS) software. The framework will allow rapid and cost-effective development of applications which utilize VoIP and other multi-media over IP.

• Wireless

The main goal of this research project is to solve network layer problems starting with a realistic physical layer, and to design appropriate medium access control protocols in the process.

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Cistel and R&D

Over the past five (5) years, this Division of Cistel Technology has conducted extensive R&D with a leading telecommunications company, the National Research Council, and are currently initiating new programs with select Canadian universities. Each year, 25% of revenue generated is committed to R&D in advanced software engineering, enabling the company to attract talented software and electrical engineers.

Cistel's reputation in the R&D field is also noteworthy. In March, 2002, Cistel's founder and president, Dr. Nishith Goel, functioned as Industry Chair for the Metrics 2002: 8th International Symposium on Software Metrics held in Ottawa from June 4th to 7th. For this event, the focus was on the use of software metrics in decision-making and practical measurement frameworks.

This team is also in the process of developing a family of software dependability tools for large-scale software applications, with the aim of improving product reliability and integrity, time to market, and reducing the total cost of ownership.