Viavi Solutions Inc. - VIAV STOCK NEWS

VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) has launched NITRO® Fiber Sensing, an integrated real-time asset monitoring and analytics solution for critical infrastructure. This solution addresses challenges in protecting and optimizing assets like pipelines, power transmission, and data center interconnects.

NITRO Fiber Sensing incorporates Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS), Simultaneous Temperature and Strain Sensing (DTSS), and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) technologies. It uses remote Fiber Test Heads (FTH) to monitor fiber optic cables, measuring temperature, strain, and acoustic vibrations. The system provides valuable infrastructure health data, enabling proactive maintenance and preventing downtime.

This solution aims to swiftly detect, localize, and prevent external threats, minimizing damage and outages, thus leading to lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for operators.

Viavi Solutions (VIAV) and the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) have formed a strategic collaboration to enhance the testing capabilities of VIAVI's Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN (VALOR). Supported by a $21.7 million grant from the NTIA, VALOR will become the first TIP-authorized test lab, streamlining the certification process and reducing testing duplication. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of Open RAN technologies globally, ensuring high-performance standards, interoperability, and security. VALOR's cloud-based, virtual testing capabilities will support TIP's system performance certification program, driving innovation and industry alignment. This partnership is expected to improve supply chain resilience, reduce costs, and enhance data reliability and performance in Open RAN deployments.

Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) has chosen ETS-Lindgren to deliver an RF-shielded anechoic chamber for Massive MIMO over-the-air (OTA) testing at the VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN (VALOR).

This new facility will enable radio manufacturers to test Open Radio Units (O-RUs) for conformance, performance, security, and interoperability, essential for the NTIA Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Second Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO 2).

VALOR, funded by a $21.7 million grant from the first PWSCIF Notice of Funding Opportunity, offers free access for academic institutions and NTIA co-grantees. This partnership aims to advance O-RU commercialization and innovation by providing extensive OTA validation capabilities, including system-level Massive MIMO performance testing for up to 16 parallel spatial layers.

ETS-Lindgren, a leader in wireless OTA performance testing, brings significant expertise, further enhancing VIAVI's Open RAN Test Suite.

Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) announced its participation in the Spring 2024 O-RAN PlugFest, organized by the O-RAN ALLIANCE. VIAVI, alongside Rohde & Schwarz, conducted extensive conformance and interoperability testing on O-RAN Radio Units (O-RUs) from multiple vendors. Testing took place across nine labs in six countries, focusing on Open Radio Unit commercialization and innovation, aligning with the U.S. NTIA's recent funding opportunity. Key outcomes included successful O-RU conformance tests, end-to-end and subsystem testing, and security validations. VIAVI's advanced tools, including the TM500 and XhaulAdvisor, supported these activities.

Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) will exhibit groundbreaking 6G and AI research, as well as O-RAN and NTN test solutions, at the IEEE International Communications Conference in Denver, Colorado. Highlights include VIAVI's full AI neural network transmission, MIMO Delay-Doppler Domain waveform, and Rate-Splitting Multiple Access techniques. The company will also demonstrate their VALOR Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN, backed by a $21.7 million grant. VIAVI will collaborate with Northeastern University on digital twin technology for 6G networks. Dr. Sameh Yamany, CTO, and Dr. Paul Harris, Principal Wireless Architect, will present keynote addresses and participate in panel discussions.

Rohde & Schwarz and Viavi Solutions announced an expansion of their partnership to deliver advanced O-RU testing solutions, focusing on supporting Open Radio Commercialization and Innovation. These solutions target radio manufacturers competing for the NTIA's Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund.

The joint solutions include:

• O-RU Conformance Test for interoperability with O-RAN distributed units.
• Test Scalability with a compact, single-box solution ideal for R&D teams.
• Network Energy Saving with a fully automated testbed for O-RU energy efficiency.

The partnership has already seen success in global plugfests and OTIC labs, and aims to advance Open Radio technology further.

Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) has launched the VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN (VALOR™), providing comprehensive testing for Open Radio Units (O-RUs). Supported by a $21.7 million grant from the NTIA's first PWSCIF Notice of Funding Opportunity, VALOR offers conformance, performance, security, and subsystem interoperability tests aligned with O-RAN ALLIANCE specifications. The service caters to radio manufacturers bidding for NTIA's NOFO 2, aimed at O-RU commercialization and innovation. VALOR includes advanced features like Massive MIMO and beamforming OTA validation and is free for academic institutions and NTIA co-grantees. Leveraging VIAVI's NITRO® Wireless Open RAN Test Suite, TM500, and TeraVM test platforms, VALOR supports time-sensitive 5G and Open RAN projects. VIAVI's extensive experience in network testing and its leadership in O-RAN specifications development underpins the service, making it a critical tool for deploying equipment at scale.

VIAVI Solutions has released its 2024/25 'State of the Network' study, conducted with the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG). The study, featuring insights from 754 respondents across 10 countries, highlights the significance of network observability in reducing incident detection times and enhancing security. Organizations with formal observability strategies are 3.5 times more likely to detect incidents quickly. Key benefits include enhanced security (83%), faster product advancements (82%), and improved compliance (78%). The study also emphasizes the critical need for Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), with 88% of organizations seeking to enhance their threat management capabilities. VIAVI’s Vice President, Chris Labac, and ESG's Principal Analyst, Jim Frey, underscore the transformative impact of observability on network management. VIAVI will present these findings at Cisco Live! in June 2024.

Viavi Solutions (VIAV) has introduced its altGNSSSM GEO SecureTimeSM services, offering nanosecond-accurate UTC timing via L-Band and Ku-Band satellite signals. This service targets critical infrastructure sectors like 5G networks, transportation, data centers, smart grids, military, and first responder communications. Unlike traditional GPS and GNSS, VIAVI’s solution is independent and difficult to jam or spoof, providing robust global coverage. It includes Navigation Message Authentication to detect signal spoofing and has been proven in live-sky battlefield scenarios. VIAVI will integrate these services into its products and offer receivers for third-party solutions, with demonstrations at upcoming industry conferences.