On August 1, 2025, VIAVI attended the grand opening of the Open RAN Laboratory at the University of the Philippines (UP), the first VALOR satellite lab based in the Philippines. The ORAN Lab at UP is based on the VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN (VALOR™) and is funded by the US government in collaboration with UP Diliman […]
For decades, mobile network operators have been constrained by a tightly integrated vendor ecosystem, with limited choice, flexibility, and innovation. Open RAN (Radio Access Network) is fundamentally reshaping this paradigm. By decoupling hardware and software and promoting open interfaces, Open RAN empowers operators with greater control, agility, and the ability to foster a more competitive […]
This year’s IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) is nearly upon us. The event takes the overall theme of “Communications Technologies 4Good”, with papers and presentations looking into not just the future of communications and how AI/robotics can supercharge it, but also technology solutions that can be used for public safety. VIAVI is highly active […]
Looking to secure NTIA’s NOFO 3 funding? Partnering with VIAVI can set your proposal apart! As a trusted leader in test, automation, and optimization, and the only test company awarded funding under NOFO 1, VIAVI brings unmatched expertise to help you accelerate Open RAN deployments and network performance. Why VIAVI Is Your Ultimate Partner AI-Powered […]
VIAVI is excited to collaborate with the AI-RAN Alliance, a trailblazer in advancing AI-native Radio Access Networks (RAN), to establish the first AI-RAN Alliance-endorsed lab. This strategic initiative is set to elevate the research and testing capabilities in the telecommunications industry, with a particular focus on integrating artificial intelligence into RAN technologies. AI-RAN (Artificial Intelligence-powered […]
As digital technologies advance and consumer demands shift, the global telecommunications industry is rapidly undergoing a transformation. Faster networks and lower latencies are required to support emerging technologies such as IoT networks/systems, AI and cloud computing. As such, telcos are evolving to resemble technology companies, with a focus that extends beyond what a traditional telco […]
VIAVI’s extensive portfolio of emulators can simulate every aspect of RAN networks, from purpose-built systems to 3GPP and O-RAN networks including future 6G /NTN and HetNet deployments. The RAN Scenario Generator (RSG) is a system-level RAN simulator specifically designed to validate and benchmark the emerging Open RAN ecosystem, particularly the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), in […]
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 […]
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 […]
