There has been no doubt that fiber networks ensure the viability of smart-device applications, video streaming, and business requirements. However, with a demand increase, it only makes sense for service providers to continue striving for improvements in broadband access networks, which will require several tests on different network parameters, namely insertion loss, distance, and optical […]
Understanding RAN The RAN (Radio Access Network) architecture for mobile networks includes a remote radio unit (RRU) located at the top of a cell tower, which communicates with a baseband unit (BBU) at the base of the tower. The hardware and communication interfaces are owned by a specific vendor, and its software-driven functionality is tightly […]
VIAVI is pleased to announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named three VIAVI leaders Katy Farney, Maribel Ortiz, and Carol Ann McKeown, to the highly respected Women of the Channel list for 2021. This annual list recognizes the unique strengths, vision and achievements of female leaders in the IT channel. The […]
Fiber optic cables are becoming more and more important in our daily lives. They are used to transmit large amounts of information in a short period, and we strongly rely on them to maintain a reliable network connection. However, many things could potentially slow down the transmission of data, such as contaminated connectors and congested […]
Telecommunication networks play an integral part in facilitating the operations of a wider global market. As such, they are expected to handle large loads of bandwidth at a rapid pace, while maintaining data integrity. Ensuring that the software provided by telecoms companies works flawlessly is of paramount importance. One way to do so is by […]
In order to keep pace with the ever-increasing user expectations for instant access to information, operators need the agility to scale on demand, make changes quickly, and launch innovative products and services as required. As such, network operators are leading the path to an open architecture like Open RAN for its ability to provide a […]
The fifth-generation global wireless technology promises to deliver data rates at faster speed, low latency, and the ability to power brand-new experiences in 2021. With its superior network performance, the arrival of 5G promises to transform our daily lives. Because of this, 5G is expected to drive most of the anticipation and activity in the […]
VIAVI Solutions today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Barry Johnson, Vice President, Global Channels, to its 2021 list of Channel Chiefs. The prestigious CRN Channel Chiefs list, released annually, recognizes leading IT channel vendor executives who continually demonstrate outstanding leadership, influence, innovation, and growth. Barry was chosen as a […]
The new 5G technology will considerably improve a large number of services and accelerates the digital transformation of an industry. With massive and low-latency connectivity, 5G can revolutionize the robotics industry, especially when it is combined with MEC (Mobile or Multi-access Edge Compute). In this article, we will explain why 5G is paramount to the […]
Much of the world’s digital information is moving to the cloud. Cloud technology is proving invaluable to a variety of businesses and organizations. Most companies today use the cloud in some way, from productivity apps to data storage. The level of performance provided by the cloud highly depends on the quality of the internet connection, […]
