In the fast-paced world of telecommunications, the transition from 4G to 5G has brought about a host of changes, with both persistent challenges and emerging issues. In this blog post, we discuss the complexities of interference in 5G networks, exploring a combination of old and new problems that network operators and technicians face. Old Problems, […]
In today’s data-driven world, high-speed data transfers and reliable connectivity are critical to the success of every data center. As data rates continue to rise, it is vital to ensure the integrity of data transmission across networks. Essential components in that data transfer within a rack, from rack-to-rack, or from network-to-network are AOC/DAC/AEC cables (Active […]
To gain better insights into the viewpoints of our network service provider customers, VIAVI partnered with Heavy Reading on their second iteration of the Open, Automated & Programmable Transport Networks Market Leadership Survey (along with Infinera and Fujitsu). The 2023 survey attracted a range of qualified network operator or communications service provider (CSP) responses from […]
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 […]
Businesses often establish branch offices to improve their services by providing convenient localized access for their customers. These branch offices play a significant role in generating revenue for the company. In today’s interconnected world, branch offices are expected to provide secure and flexible network access to employees and customers for various activities such as unified […]
In 2023, we at VIAVI Solutions are proud to mark a 100-year journey and celebrate the company we are today: a global leader in communications test and measurement, and optical technologies. Our heritage of excellence has been established through an unwavering focus on technological innovation driven by the requirements of customers and partners, with whom […]
The industry’s latest version of Fibre Channel, or FC, has recently doubled from 32G to 64G, a welcome enhancement to meet capacity demands. Despite experiencing a dip in deployments in recent years, FC is still quite popular because it is particularly well-suited for mission-critical applications that require high performance, security, and low latency. It 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 […]
While evaluating high-speed network test equipment, it may be tempting to forgo deep physical layer testing capabilities to save money and reduce testing complexities. In some cases, these ‘just good enough’ solutions appear to fit the bill, but lack of deep insights can lead to product re-designs, longer development cycles or systemic failures in the […]
3GPP Release 18, what is it? 3GPP Release 18 is the 4th release of 5G and recognized as the first release of 5G Advanced. Overall, it marks the mid-point of 5G standardization. Significant Updates from Release 17 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks Work was carried out in Release 17 to define the first standardized solutions for 5G […]
