How to address three emerging cybersecurity threats poised to wreak network havoc, with a focus on AI, ZTNA, and PQC. The urgent pace of technological change is sending tsunami-sized ripples through every aspect of how networks are built and managed. This is especially true when it comes to threat landscapes. Cyber adversaries are growing more […]
Participating in its eighth consecutive O-RAN Alliance Global PlugFest, VIAVI once again contributed its comprehensive Open RAN testing suite and expertise to validate new products, specifications and use cases at nine labs across six countries. These PlugFests represent important, practical steps in developing the building blocks that will transform the network’s future. Radio testing is […]
As we continue our exploration of 5G synchronization in this second installment of our series, we shift our attention to the importance of synchronization in the radio access. The global rollout of 5G NR, predominantly employing TDD technology, underscores the necessity for all radios within a network to transmit in sync. This synchronization is crucial […]
The new frontier of ubiquitous and resilient cellular coverage lies beyond the boundaries of the Earth: Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), or wireless communication systems that operate in space, are expected to provide larger coverage and resilience, and enable applications requiring always-on connectivity such as IoT and autonomous driving. Whether it’s connecting regions experiencing natural disaster, assisting […]
The pace of innovation in telecommunications is accelerating, with the rollout of 5G technology underscoring an ever-present need: synchronization precision across networks. This is the first in a three-part series of articles that will delve into the criticality of 5G synchronization across three layers: transport, radio and resilience. Throughout the series, we will unravel why […]
Open RAN has been actively in development since 2018. The O-RAN ALLIANCE today includes 32 operator members and 278 vendor and academic contributors. In 2023, Open RAN was the subject of much debate about its viability, but two major developments in the second half of the year put concerns to rest. First, the O-RAN ALLIANCE […]
As the telecommunications industry prepares to converge Radio Access Networks (RAN) and Core networks, the need for rigorous testing in a lab environment has never been more critical. This convergence aims to position processing functions and resources closer to the user, diminishing latency and network traffic load while simultaneously boosting quality of experience. With so […]
In 2023, VIAVI Solutions proudly celebrated our 100-year journey as a global leader in communications test and measurement, and optical technologies. As we embark on our 101st year and beyond, here is a window into the trends we are following in our target markets. Scale: 5G In 2023, The State of 5G from VIAVI observed a […]
New risks are on the rise for telecom networks, Having the right security solution in place as early in the development phase as possible is required. The proactive security strategies should include a focus on the role of DevSecOps, Zero Trust, and AI/ML to address the fast-approaching challenges of the near future. Telco networks are […]
Secure Access Secure Edge (SASE) and Zero Trust (ZT) represent a critical evolutionary step for ensuring holistic SD-WAN security in the post-Covid multi-cloud environment – ‘Secure SD-WAN.’ Learn why a comprehensive test and validation strategy is essential to ensure Secure SD-WAN’s promise of being the ‘on-ramp of choice to the cloud’ for a growing number […]
