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Test and Measurement: Airgain opens new 5G antenna testing lab

Antenna company Airgain has unveiled a new testing laboratory focused on 5G millimeter wave. The company said that the bands being used for 5G mmWave networks "create a new set of challenges for development and testing, with much higher levels of atmospheric loss, very...

Test and Measurement: Keysight reports record revenues

Keysight Technologies saw its revenues grow 31% year-over-year to $990 million, up from $753 million during the same period last year. Keysight President and CEO Ron Nersesian said that the growth was "driven by broad-based core order strength as customers accelerate development in our...

Test and Measurement: NIST doubles up on robotic arms to test 5G antennas

Why have one robotic arm to test 5G antennas, when you can have two? The National Institute of Standards and Technology has outfitted a test chamber with two robotic arms to research new methods for antenna testing, particularly for 5G antennas, according to NIST. The agency says...

Test and Measurement: Ixia, Innovium validate 12.8 Tbps at 400GE

Keysight Technologies' Ixia Solutions Group collaborated with networking company Innovium to validate terabit-speeds on an Innovium switch for supporting large-scale data centers. The Innovatium Teralynx Ethernet switch line was able to achieve 12.8 Tbps in a single chip, as validated by Keysight's K400 400 gigabit...

Editorial Report: Wireless and Wireline Convergence

  Network topologies are changing as consumer and enterprise demands for bandwidth increase at a staggering rate. The advancements we’re seeing in wireless connectivity are not possible without corresponding advancements in the wired physical plant. Much of this innovation is dependent on the availability of...

Test and Measurement: EXFO reports lower sales

EXFO says it will see improvements in 2018 due to restructuring EXFO's sales were down slightly year-over-year to $58.5 million, compared to $60.9 million in the same period last year. Net loss for the company's fiscal third quarter was $4.3 million, compared to a profit...

Test and Measurement: NetScout virtualizes its packet broker

NetScout introduces software version of nGenius packet visibility Network monitoring company NetScout launched a software version of its nGenius packet visibility tool. The new nGenius PFS 5000 line uses white box switches, and NetScout says models can provide aggregation, replication and filtering at speeds ranging from...

Test and Measurement: Ixia Security Report finds shifting network environment

Networks are expanding in multiple dimensions -- and that means that potential vulnerabilities are as well, according to a new report from Ixia. Attack surfaces are increasing in step with "the growth in IT complexity in three specific dimensions: (1) the number of data locations where...

Editorial Webinar: Public Safety LTE

After years of planning and pilot projects, the national public safety wireless broadband network known as FirstNet is poised to soon become a reality. RCR Wireless takes stock of FirstNet's status, short- and long-term goals, as well as technical issues including spectrum sharing and...

Editorial Report: Public Safety LTE

After years of planning and pilot projects, the national public safety wireless broadband network known as FirstNet is poised to soon become a reality. RCR Wireless takes stock of FirstNet's status, short- and long-term goals, as well as technical issues including spectrum sharing and...

As public safety networks evolve, test and measurement is key

Learn how to ensure service quality, reliability, availability and resilience in 911, E-911 and NG-911 networks Access to emergency services like police, fire and ambulance are the backbone of a civilized society. In the U.S., first responders are reached through a single number--911. In other...

Test and Measurement: Keysight, Viavi results

Keysight Technologies reported flat year-over-year revenues in the most recent quarter, but delivered at the high end of its guidance to Wall Street. Revenues were $751 million for Keysight's fiscal fourth quarter, compared to $750 million during the same period last year. Keysight President and CEO...

Test and Measurement: Anritsu buys Azimuth Systems

Japan-based test company Anritsu is buying channel emulation specialist Azimuth Systems for an undisclosed sum and plans to turn the company into an Anritsu subsidiary. This expands Anritsu's overall test portfolio, and Anritsu said that it plans to integrate Azimuth's channel emulation capabilities across...

Test and Measurement: Anritsu’s smartphone-sized power analyzer

Anritsu launched a smartphone-sized, USB-powered millimeter wave power analyzer for radio frequency power within the range from 9 kilohertz to 70 gigahertz. The company said the new Power Master MA24507A is the world's first frequency selectable radio frequency power analyzer and can be used for testing 802.11ad and E-band...

Test and Measurement: Test companies highlight 5G, 400G

Test companies are focusing on the next generation of wireless and wired network technologies at upcoming events this month, highlighting new testing capabilities that support research and development in both "5G" and 400G networks. Rohde & Schwarz is highlighting new 5G testing products at CTIA's...

Test and Measurement: Data center testing; Asian market trends

Testing within and between data centers is becoming more important, due to the increase in network functions virtualization and dependence on cloud-based applications as well as ever-faster network speeds. IEEE recently published its latest standard for 25 Gigabit Ethernet interconnection between data center servers. Anritsu was part of...

Test and Measurement: Keysight outlines role in 5G initiative

Keysight Technologies has given some insight into how it will carry out its commitment to the new White House initiative on "5G" development, which will include both its hardware and software as well as participation of its technology experts. The Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research...

Analyst Angle Report: Voice comes to the fore again – VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling redefine voice

Despite the fact that voice does not boast the same traffic growth as data and accounts for less than 10% of mobile, it still plays a crucial role in mobile operators’ networks. In this report we review trends in the adoption and technology developments...

Analyst Angle Webinar: Voice comes to the fore again – VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling redefine voice

Despite the fact that voice does not boast the same traffic growth as data and accounts for less than 10% of mobile, it still plays a crucial role in mobile operators’ networks. In this webinar we review trends in the adoption and technology developments...

Centralize QoS tools to gain efficiency and competitiveness (sponsored content)

As virtualization, VoLTE and more add network complexity, make QoS simple Telecom—and all the industries it touches—stands on the precipice of a foundational transformation. Consumer demand for mobile video is exploding and enterprises are looking to embrace the full promise of the Internet of Things....

Test and Measurement: P3 Group opens new Mobility Innovation Center for automotive

P3 Group’s automotive division is opening a new automotive-focused Mobility Innovation Center in the metro Detroit, Mich. area and plans to hire nearly 100 people this year to focus on research and development in advanced automotive technologies. The 25,000-square foot facility in Southfield, Mich....

Test and Measurement: Test companies make new IoT acquisitions

Two test-focused companies are expanding their "Internet of Things" portfolios with IoT acquisitions, although each has a different focus. MTS is buying sensor production company PCB Group for $580 million. MTS plans to combine PCB into its own sensors business with an eye toward more complete test...

Test and Measurement: Vendors focus on speedy MIMO OTA, DAS testing

As vendors and their customers face constant pressure on keeping testing costs in line, test companies are always seeking to reduce the amount of time required for testing. Two test and measurement companies have announced efforts to speed up testing in different areas. Anite said this...

Test and Measurement: Rohde & Schwarz forms cybersecurity company

Test company Rohde & Schwarz has moved to consolidate its cybersecurity focus in a new subsidiary company, Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity GmbH, with the aim of becoming a dominant force in the network security market in Europe. R&S made several network security-related acquisitions in the...