VIAVI Introduces Colocation Capability at VALOR Lab-as-a-Service Testing Facility
VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) has expanded its VALOR (VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN) facility with new colocation capabilities to meet growing Open RAN testing demands. Located in Chandler, Arizona, the NTIA-funded facility now offers both on-demand labs and semi-permanent setups for extended testing periods.
The enhanced VALOR lab features secure, isolated testing environments using VLAN segregation, a state-of-the-art RF chamber for Massive MIMO testing, and comprehensive testing capabilities powered by VIAVI's NITRO Wireless Open RAN Test Suite. The facility supports up to 16 parallel spatial layers for system-level Massive MIMO performance testing.
VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) ha ampliato la sua struttura VALOR (VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service per Open RAN) aggiungendo nuove capacità di colocation per soddisfare la crescente domanda di test Open RAN. Situata a Chandler, Arizona, la struttura finanziata dalla NTIA offre ora sia laboratori on-demand sia configurazioni semi-permanenti per periodi di test prolungati.
Il laboratorio VALOR potenziato dispone di ambienti di test sicuri e isolati tramite segregazione VLAN, una camera RF all'avanguardia per test Massive MIMO e capacità di test complete grazie alla suite VIAVI NITRO Wireless Open RAN Test Suite. La struttura supporta fino a 16 layer spaziali paralleli per test delle prestazioni Massive MIMO a livello di sistema.
VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) ha ampliado su instalación VALOR (VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service para Open RAN) con nuevas capacidades de colocation para satisfacer la creciente demanda de pruebas Open RAN. Ubicada en Chandler, Arizona, la instalación financiada por la NTIA ahora ofrece laboratorios bajo demanda y configuraciones semi-permanentes para períodos de prueba prolongados.
El laboratorio VALOR mejorado cuenta con entornos de prueba seguros y aislados mediante segregación VLAN, una cámara RF de última generación para pruebas Massive MIMO y capacidades de prueba integrales impulsadas por la suite VIAVI NITRO Wireless Open RAN Test Suite. La instalación soporta hasta 16 capas espaciales paralelas para pruebas de rendimiento Massive MIMO a nivel de sistema.
VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV)은 Open RAN 테스트 수요 증가에 대응하기 위해 VALOR(Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN) 시설을 새로운 콜로케이션 기능으로 확장했습니다. 아리조나 주 챈들러에 위치한 이 NTIA 지원 시설은 이제 주문형 실험실과 장기 테스트를 위한 반영구적 설치를 모두 제공합니다.
향상된 VALOR 실험실은 VLAN 분리를 통한 안전하고 격리된 테스트 환경, 최첨단 RF 챔버를 이용한 Massive MIMO 테스트, VIAVI의 NITRO Wireless Open RAN Test Suite가 지원하는 종합 테스트 기능을 갖추고 있습니다. 이 시설은 시스템 수준의 Massive MIMO 성능 테스트를 위해 최대 16개의 병렬 공간 레이어를 지원합니다.
VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ : VIAV) a étendu son installation VALOR (VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service pour Open RAN) avec de nouvelles capacités de colocation afin de répondre à la demande croissante de tests Open RAN. Située à Chandler, Arizona, cette installation financée par la NTIA propose désormais des laboratoires à la demande ainsi que des configurations semi-permanentes pour des périodes de test prolongées.
Le laboratoire VALOR amélioré offre des environnements de test sécurisés et isolés grâce à la segmentation VLAN, une chambre RF de pointe pour les tests Massive MIMO, ainsi que des capacités de test complètes grâce à la suite VIAVI NITRO Wireless Open RAN Test Suite. L'installation prend en charge jusqu'à 16 couches spatiales parallèles pour les tests de performance Massive MIMO au niveau système.
VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) hat seine VALOR-Einrichtung (VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service für Open RAN) um neue Colocation-Funktionen erweitert, um der wachsenden Nachfrage nach Open RAN-Tests gerecht zu werden. Die NTIA-finanzierte Einrichtung in Chandler, Arizona bietet nun sowohl On-Demand-Labore als auch halb-permanente Setups für längere Testzeiträume an.
Das erweiterte VALOR-Labor verfügt über sichere, isolierte Testumgebungen mit VLAN-Segmentierung, eine hochmoderne RF-Kammer für Massive MIMO-Tests sowie umfassende Testmöglichkeiten, die durch die VIAVI NITRO Wireless Open RAN Test Suite unterstützt werden. Die Einrichtung unterstützt bis zu 16 parallele räumliche Schichten für systemweite Massive MIMO-Leistungstests.
- Addition of colocation capability expands service offering and customer flexibility
- Secure testing environment with VLAN segregation ensures data integrity
- Reduces customer risk and investment needed for in-house testing capabilities
- Accelerates time to market for Open RAN technology vendors
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VIAVI expands VALOR testing facility with colocation capabilities, indicating growing demand in Open RAN market and potentially increased revenue streams.
VIAVI's expansion of its VALOR testing facility with colocation capabilities represents a strategic enhancement to its Open RAN testing services portfolio. This development allows VIAVI to address two distinct market segments: vendors needing specific short-term tests and those requiring comprehensive long-term testing environments. The colocation model enables semi-permanent setups and longer access periods, which should drive higher utilization rates and potentially more stable revenue streams.
The announcement highlights increasing demand in the Open RAN ecosystem, where VIAVI has positioned itself as an essential testing partner. The VALOR facility's government backing through the NTIA Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (PWSCIF) provides VIAVI with a competitive advantage in the growing Open RAN market. This public-private partnership model described as a "force multiplier" effectively leverages federal funding to attract additional private investment.
The technical capabilities mentioned—including automated testing suites, RF chambers for Massive MIMO, and beamforming validation—demonstrate VIAVI's comprehensive testing infrastructure that addresses complex interoperability, performance, and security requirements. By offering these advanced testing capabilities as a service, VIAVI enables smaller vendors to enter the Open RAN market without massive upfront investments in testing infrastructure, potentially accelerating ecosystem growth while cementing VIAVI's position as a key enabler in this developing market segment.
Lab will support semi-permanent setups, offering more flexibility and capacity for customers requiring expanded test services
As an alternative to its on-demand customer labs, VALOR's colocation model offers more flexibility and capacity. Customers can access the lab for a longer period and conduct comprehensive testing throughout the product lifecycle with a semi-permanent setup. Network data in the lab is segregated using VLANs to ensure secure, isolated environments for each customer's testing requirements, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity across various testing scenarios.
"We're excited to introduce this new colocation offering at VALOR. With two available engagement models, VALOR can now service both vendors who are looking for specific tests during the development and pre-certification process, as well as those seeking longer-term, comprehensive end-to-end and scalable testing," said Erik Probstfield, Senior Director, VALOR, VIAVI.
"This colocation framework builds upon the NTIA PWSCIF model. Focused on wireless infrastructure, PWSCIF acts as a force multiplier where federal spending is a catalyst drawing additional investment from private industry. Ultimately, this accelerates the development of open, secure wireless ecosystems with industry-wide investment value significantly greater than the base federal funding. We look forward to providing this expanded service offering to our customers in alignment with the mission and objectives of the NTIA and PWSCIF."
The VALOR Lab offers a highly automated, open and impartial Lab-as-a-Service / Test-as-a-Service suite for Open RAN interoperability, performance and security. In addition to the colocation lab and two on-demand labs, customers can also access a state-of-the-art RF chamber for Massive MIMO and beamforming over-the-air (OTA) validation, including system-level Massive MIMO performance testing for up to 16 parallel spatial layers.
Leveraging VIAVI's industry-leading NITRO Wireless Open RAN Test Suite, the VAMOS unified framework for hybrid physical and cloud-based testing, reference O-RUs, O-DUs and O-CUs, as well as a knowledgeable support team, the VALOR Lab enables emerging Open RAN technology vendors to test their products without significant upfront investment. Risks associated with building in-house Open RAN testing capabilities are offloaded to VIAVI, resulting in quicker time to market and more flexible deployment.
About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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