Spirent Communications plc announced the introduction of benchmarking capabilities to the award-winning Landslide Test Solution. Cloud-Native Infrastructure Benchmarking further expands the unique capabilities of Spirent Landslide to help service providers accelerate the roll-out of cloud-native 5G standalone (SA) networks. The first comprehensive solution for benchmarking, deploying, managing, and optimizing 5G infrastructure performance to ensure networks are…
Software combines GNSS and INS for centimeter positioning accuracy
TDK Corporation has released Trusted Positioning DRIVE software that combines global navigation satellite system data with inertial navigation system measurements for positioning in advanced driver-assist systems, robotic platforms, and off-road vehicles. The software achieves centimeter to decimeter accuracy in environments where satellite signal reception is limited or unavailable. DRIVE processes data from GNSS receivers and…
Emulator lets engineers test 2G/3G/4G telecom networls
GL Communications Inc. addressed the press regarding their protocol emulation suite, Message Automation and Protocol Simulation (MAPS), supporting Location Based Services (LCS) and Circuit Switched Fallback (CSFB) across 2G, 3G, and 4G networks to emulate and validate LTE location-based services and seamless voice/SMS fallback scenarios. These advanced emulators extend GL’s powerful MAPS platform, enabling service…
Open RAN test service adds colocation capabilities
VIAVI Solutions Inc. announced that it has added colocation capability to its VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN (VALOR) facility to address the increased demand for comprehensive testing from Open RAN customers. Based in Chandler, Arizona, VALOR is funded by the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (PWSCIF). As an alternative to…
Overcome Open RAN test and certification challenges
LaaS Testing can streamline deployment and enhance efficiency for reliable Open RAN The race to build 5G networks has gone on for several years, extending coverage and providing access to advanced services. Initiatives such as Open RAN make for high-performing, robust, and agile mobile infrastructures that are in the interest of consumers and businesses, as…
Sequans announces production of latest LTE module
Sequans announces that its Cassiopeia CA410 module will enter mass production in the first week of April 2025. This LTE Cat 4 module has secured certifications with Southern Linc and Anterix, and complies with CBRS requirements, underscoring its readiness for deployment across diverse utility applications. In addition to the Anterix’s 900 MHz spectrum and the CBRS…
Optical transport system with 400ZR+ and 800ZR+ ports makes debut
Ribbon Communications Inc. announced the industry’s first demonstration of a compact modular solution supporting 400G ZR+ with upgradability to 800G ZR+ on a single sled at NGON / NetworkX. The live demo operates on Ribbon’s 9408 compact modular platform, featuring an industry-leading density of 25.6T per 2RU and an impressive low power consumption of less than…
Telecom industry org publishes network energy efficiency roadmap
Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) published “Green Future Networks: A Roadmap to Energy Efficient Networks,” offering new guidance and recommendations on reducing energy consumption in mobile networks. This comprehensive roadmap aims to enhance energy-saving methods for MNOs and the wider industry. This latest NGMN publication outlines 16 different energy saving techniques and intelligent solutions…
Ethernet analyzer decodes wireless protocols in wireline networks
GL Communications Inc. addressed the press regarding their advanced network analysis tool – PacketScan HD. This network appliance captures and analyzes high-speed Ethernet traffic up to 100 Gbps. With PacketScan HD, network engineers and cyber security professionals can accurately assess their network performance, identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot infrastructure and applications, and investigate security incidents. PacketScan HD…
Report indicates 5G-Advanced forms the foundation for 6G
As 5G-Advanced evolves and transitions to 6G, standards and pre-standards bodies have begun to align on the new features and enhanced capabilities that will define the next generation of wireless. A new report commissioned by InterDigital, Inc. introduces the enhancements to 5G capabilities and the novel features of integrated sensing and communication, native AI, and…