2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for the optical networking industry, as evident at OFC. Notably, it highlighted the ongoing convergence of multiple technologies that, when coupled with the rise of AI-native networks, means traditional throughput tests are no longer sufficient to guarantee a network can handle synchronized AI compute efficiently, reliably, […]
The 2026 Quantum Networks Summit offered a rare window into how organisations are approaching the shift toward post‑quantum security. While the industry buzzes with theory and long‑term planning, customers at the event were focused on something far more immediate: how these technologies will actually behave in their networks. Across conversations with operators, integrators, labs, and […]
2025 was a watershed year for the next generation of connectivity. With the ITU finalizing IMT-2030 requirements and 3GPP officially launching Release 20 Study Items, 6G’s definition is slowly crystallizing. The ecosystem is evolving from research to early prototypes. During the year ahead, we can particularly expect the focus to shift to the AI-Native Network […]
Data center architectures are rapidly evolving, with 2026 marking a pivotal inflection point toward AI-native networks. This shift is redefining workload characteristics, driven by distributed AI/ML training, large-scale inference, and high-performance computing (HPC) operating across the fabric. As these demands intensify, data center infrastructure must evolve in lockstep to deliver the scale, performance, and reliability […]
March sees the return of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona, and mission-critical communications is set to be a key theme at VIAVI’s booth 5B18. In every generation of mobile communications, VIAVI has been a trusted partner helping the ecosystem prepare for and validate the path forward. As we approach the AI-driven evolution from 5G to […]
Advances in quantum computing, coupled with the rise of “harvest now, decrypt later” strategies among cybercriminals, are heightening the urgency to safeguard data and networks. This has been underscored by several recent high-profile breaches, including in October 2025, when it was revealed that “vast amounts” of classified UK government data had been taken in a […]
Test and measurement for critical infrastructure is entering a new phase. In 2026, changes that have been emerging in the background are very much set to shift to become front of mind. These changes relate to security, AI, photonics, and sensing. While all could be said to be related but evolving independently, they are now […]
VIAVI has always been present at major inflection points across technology – and 2025 was no different. As we continued to engage with and support the telecommunications industry around the globe, we also reinforced our leadership in the data center ecosystem, aerospace, defense, and security sectors. In this blog, we review some of the breakthroughs from […]
Advances in quantum computers mean elliptic curve cryptographic (ECC) techniques will likely be cracked in about five years. These advances not only include processing power (IBM’s Kookaburra processor is set to exceed 4,000 qubits later this year), but also in error correction. As an example, Google’s Willow is a 105 qubit computer and these error […]
At the NVIDIA GTC conference, VIAVI announced it is expanding its TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator (AI RSG) product by integrating it with the NVIDIA Aerial Omniverse Digital Twin (AODT). The integration enables realistic and detailed radio access network (RAN) simulations, supporting network equipment manufacturers to leverage network data and AI/ML to optimize network operations. […]
