Test and Measurement

Tests show record increase in data throughput As mobile network operators explore ways to get more bandwidth from their limited spectrum, multiple-input-multiple-output antennas are among the most promising solutions. National …

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – The move toward more spectrum sharing instead of sole licensees is driving the need for additional, advanced spectrum monitoring, and the wireless industry is probably going to have to …

TIM came out on top of recent testing of Rio de Janeiro carrier networks, but visitors should expect spotty coverage at some of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, according to …

If you’re planning to watch the Rio 2016 Olympics at work, fair warning – your employer will likely be keeping a closer eye on your network usage than usual, if it …

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 …

National Instruments has launched the second generation of its Vector Signal Transceiver. Adam Foster, senior product marketing manager for automated test systems at NI, said the new instrument is aimed …

The University of New Hampshire’s InterOperability Lab launched a consortium focused on testing elements and applications in software-defined networks. UNH-IOL is set to support SDN interoperability testing between controllers and switches, conformance and performance testing when …

Danaher has completed the spin-off of its test and measurement group and other businesses into a separate company called Fortive. Fortive’s first day of solo trading on the New York Stock …

NGMN Alliance sets new 5G testing work items The Next Generation Mobile Network Alliance plans to focus on 5G technology testing and trails, end-to-end architecture and “vehicle-to-x” communications as part …

Canadian test and measurement company Averna has acquired Charlotte, N.C.-based integrator Nexjen Systems for an undisclosed sum. Nexjen is an 11-year-old division of Jenkins Electric Company, started to serve test …

Brocade and Viavi have produced a joint solution designed to enable mobile operators to capture subscriber data analytics for thousands of users in near real-time to resolve quality of experience issues. …

The Wi-Fi Alliance-led test plan to ensure fair coexistence between Wi-Fi and LTE-U at five gigahertz is now expected to be delivered in September, about a month later than originally planned. “Wi-Fi Alliance …

Fluke Networks and Brother Mobile Solutions are integrating their technologies to help installers make labeling and tracking of cable simpler with on-site printing of cable and ID identifier labels. The …

Quickly locate RF interference sources with advanced interference hunting techniques. With RF spectrum proliferation, interference issues are inevitable. Interference can reduce coverage, capacity, and throughput by desensitizing receivers, increasing noise …

Sixty-five percent of network operators are doing more network testing now than they were a year ago, according to recent research commissioned by Amdocs. The research, conducted by Coleman Parkes, …

A number of companies are expanding their application-related testing and development support, seeking to better support enterprises who are increasingly leveraging cloud and mobile in their businesses. Ixia is using …

Verify installation, configuration and operation prior to commissioning with virtual baseband unit In the tower industry, it’s important to get the job done right the first time. Unanticipated truck rolls …

No matter what industry sector you operate in—health, insurance, safety, government, or consumer discretionary, etc.—it’s unlikely that the Internet of Things (IoT) hasn’t become your market’s latest must-have. A key …

The Special Temporary Authority for Qualcomm and Verizon to conduct LTE-Unlicensed tests at two sites in Oklahoma City, Ok. and two sites in North Carolina has been extended by the Federal …

Suddenly, on a Monday morning around 9:30 am, we started to get calls at the NOC of high dropped calls near a strip mall; this continued till 6 pm. Everything …

Test equipment reseller Electro Rent has agreed to be acquired by Platinum Capital for more than $323.4 million, drawing the ire of shareholder litigation firms claiming shareholders aren’t getting a fair shake …

Test equipment reseller Electro Rent has agreed to be acquired by Platinum Capital for more than $323.4 million, drawing the ire of shareholder litigation firms claiming shareholders aren’t getting a fair shake …

ICSA Labs, which is an independent division of Verizon Communications, is about to embark on a new “Internet of Things” security testing certification program designed to ensure security features for IoT devices and …

Chipset vendor Quantenna is pushing forward with testing capabilities designed to support advanced 802.11ac features in development as well as in large volumes for manufacturing. Quantenna is continuing two long-standing …

NetScout Systems launched the next generation of its AirCheck handheld tester for Wi-Fi deployments, now with the ability to support 802.11ac deployments. The previous AirCheck tester from NetScout’s Fluke Networks …