Remote working has become more common in the past few years with millions more employees accessing corporate files remotely. In parallel, enterprises have moved workloads from on-premise data centers to the Cloud to improve speed and efficiency. This shift led to the advent of a new secure access mechanism for enterprise IT networks, which is […]
This interview discusses the evolution of network optimization technologies. Per Kangru, Strategy Director, VIAVI Strategy Office delves into the transition from Self-Optimizing Networks (SON) to the promising RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC). Can you explain why SON was considered a significant development in the first place? When SON, or Self-Optimizing Networks, emerged, it was a […]
Reducing TCO and optimizing energy use in next generation RAN demands a superior level of network intelligence. Operators are increasingly concerned about rising energy costs. Additionally, they need to lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and ensure a positive return on investment (ROI) for their network upgrades amid growing competition and stagnant subscriber growth. 5G […]
Transformative technologies such as edge computing, 5G, and mobile clouds are enabling bold and exciting new business models. Industry 4.0, autonomous vehicles, and remote medicine are just a few examples of the advances these technologies offer. Open RAN (O-RAN) is a key foundational framework poised to facilitate this revolution, allowing for rapid and widespread innovation […]
A number of countries including China, the US, the UK, Spain, The Philippines and South Korea have already rolled out 5G in their cities. In the next few years, 5G is predicted to be available in almost every part of the developed world. There are high expectations of 5G performance from professionals and individuals who are anticipating […]
Healthcare systems worldwide are still recovering from the unprecedented effects of the COVID19 pandemic. 5G networks have the potential to transform the key components of healthcare systems through providing superior levels of connectivity that will help meet the needs of both patients and providers at scale. The buzz around 5G technology stems from the […]
First off, what is loopback OTDR testing? The concept is simple: it involves using a single OTDR, which stays at one site, and testing two fibers at the same time by using a loopback fiber or loopback device at the other site. And of course when it comes to OTDR testing you have the […]
Dark fiber is the term used for an optical fiber cable that has been laid but is not in use. In standard fiber cables, light pulses are used to send information, these cables are referred to as ‘dark’ when they are not in use as there are no light pulses being transmitted through them. There […]
One of the challenges with bi-directional (bi-dir) OTDR testing is the logistics and the amount of affordable, available, or required test equipment. A single-unit approach is usually considered to try and save on cost—one piece of test equipment versus two and one tech versus two—but it has its drawbacks. For one, it does not verify […]
5G technology offers capabilities such as Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Massive Machine Type Communication (mMTC) and ultra-reliable low latency communication (uRLLC) that are well-suited for business-critical applications. The aviation industry is expected to invest heavily in 5G technology, with projections of reaching $3.9 billion by 2026. 5G has the potential to revolutionize the entire aviation […]
