NTT DOCOMO Selects Spirent for O-RAN Ecosystem Testing

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Spirent Communications plc (LSE: SPT) announced that NTT DOCOMO is utilizing its technology for testing in the 5G Open RAN Ecosystem (OREC). This collaboration aims to ensure multi-vendor interoperability and performance in Open RAN deployments. Doug Roberts, General Manager at Spirent, emphasized the importance of validation for operators amid the complexity of O-RAN technology. NTT DOCOMO's Sadayuki Abeta highlighted the need for rigorous testing of independent O-RAN functions. Spirent's comprehensive solutions cater to the unique challenges of O-RAN testing, thus fostering confidence in 5G implementations.

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• Collaboration with NTT DOCOMO enhances Spirent's position in the 5G market.
• Spirent's technology is pivotal for testing multi-vendor interoperability in O-RAN.

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5G Core emulation at the heart of O-RAN compliance, performance, and interoperability testing

FREDERICK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Spirent Communications plc (LSE:SPT), the leading provider of test and assurance solutions for next-generation devices and networks, today announced that NTT DOCOMO, INC. is using Spirent technology for its 5G Open RAN Ecosystem (OREC) testing. Utilizing Spirent’s O-RAN capabilities, NTT DOCOMO is testing the O-RAN for multi-vendor interoperability and real-world performance to support the implementation of Open RANs.

“Customers like NTT DOCOMO have an excellent opportunity to leverage O-RAN to build a true multi-vendor network that drives increased innovation to deliver unique and differentiated services to their customers,” says Doug Roberts, general manager of Spirent Lifecycle Service Assurance. “However, due to the complexity involved, operators need to ensure that the O-RAN technology functions and performs as expected. Spirent technology provides that validation.”

“Because O-RAN is a disaggregated network, each O-RAN function needs to be tested independently, as well as with the adjacent functions together, and then end-to-end,” says Sadayuki Abeta, Corporate Evangelist at NTT DOCOMO . “Emulation in particular is a critical element of any O-RAN testbed and Spirent is the market leader in this area. Including its technology as a key component of OREC testing will ensure operators can gain confidence in their O-RAN deployments.”

Spirent‘s solutions provide the most comprehensive library of 5G testing features and functions, while they can also scale in terms of users and performance. The combination of the portfolio focused on the O-RAN testing challenges provides the most complete, integrated solutions for addressing the O-RAN market specifically designed and tailored for functional and performance testing.

The OREC project leverages NTT DOCOMO ’s expertise and the capabilities of major global vendors. It provides open labs that enable mobile network operators to become familiar with the OREC ecosystem and test multivendor solutions. The OREC project promotes the interoperability and commercialization of vRAN solutions conforming to the O-RAN Alliance standards.

For more information, visit www.spirent.com/solutions/open-ran-testing.

About Spirent

Spirent Communications plc. (LSE: SPT) is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks, cybersecurity, and positioning. The company provides innovative products, services and managed solutions that address the test, assurance and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, SD-WAN, cloud, autonomous vehicles and beyond. From the lab to the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies. For more information, please visit www.spirent.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

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