Test & Measurement

The demonstration shows live delivery of television content and added services to Motorola smartphones In sum — what to know: 5G Broadcast PoC: R&S, Qualcomm and Motorola showcased a proof of concept (PoC) of 5G Broadcast at the SET Expo …

The space compute race is on — and testing’s next big leap is beyond Earth The race to design space-enabled semiconductors is shaping out faster than anybody anticipated. More companies are now looking skyward to test their brands of semiconductor …

As operators embrace multi-cloud and cloud-native architectures, cloud-native function validation is proving to be an ongoing requirement than a one-time check As operators have migrated to multi-cloud, the reliability of network functions has become a new source of worry. Many …

Synopsys returns focus to core IP business, as ARC and MIPS come together under GlobalFoundries In a move that signals a major strategic pivot, Synopsys has agreed to sell its ARC Processor IP business to New York-based foundry vendor GlobalFoundries …

Two modes of AI activity are pushing the limits of data center fabrics, driving the need for next-gen testing “Connectivity is becoming the lynchpin for AI scaling,” said Stephen Douglas, Head of Market Strategy, Spirent, in a session of the …

The operator is testing a hybrid-powered base station in Japan that offers a look at how operators can check carbon footprint without sacrificing service continuity Hybrid-powered base station: SoftBank is experimenting with a hybrid-powered base station that can significantly reduce …

The demonstration verifies vendor interoperability, while publicly validating the n252 S-band in a non-terrestrial network system In sum — what to know:  The demo: Keysight, Samsung achieved a live NR-NTN connectivity on a commercial-grade Samsung modem chipset in a demo …

Even as the world is still settling into Wi-Fi 7, hardware for the next generation is already moving from concept to test bench In sum— what to know: LitePoint validates Qualcomm’s Wi-Fi 8 hardware: LitePoint achieves PHY level validation of …

AI’s performance is often dubious, and to use it for safety-critical applications without continuous monitoring or iterative adaptation is perhaps the worst possible way Machines don’t have morality. They can’t philosophize, or solve a moral quandary, or understand causality like …

The solution brings to offer testing capabilities tailored to the unique optical and physical properties of hollow core fiber closing a growing demand gap In sum — what to know:  A broad suite: Viavi has dropped a new testing and …

The merger highlights SGS’s growing ambitions for its Digital Trust business, and strengthening capabilities in payment security and information security assurance In sum — what to know: The deal: SGS buys India-based cybersecurity company Panacea Infosec, boosting its cybersecurity and …

Hollow core fiber marks a turning point in fiber technology. But first, there are obstacles to overcome  In Sept, 2025, Microsoft Azure announced it is scaling its hollow core fiber (HCF) production by outsourcing manufacturing to Corning and Heraeus. It …

Gogo’s test results show strong, stable network performance across 20 routes, promising high-speed inflight connectivity for business aviation In sum — what to know: A major milestone: Gogo has successfully tested and validated its 5G air-to-ground tower network over 30 …

As the year winds down, here’s a look back at some of the leading stories covering the biggest highlights of test and measurement in 2025 2025 was a momentous year. Not in the same way every year feels in retrospect …

Mobile services offer flyers much better speed than airport Wi-Fi — sometimes reaching up to 2x Wi-Fi’s performance In sum — what to know: Cellular outperforms Wi-Fi in U.S. airports: Ookla found that in a majority of U.S airports, cellular …

The proof of concept successfully transferred a live session from a commercial geostationary Earth orbit satellite to an emulated low Earth orbit environment in a lab In sum — what to know: PoC of multi-orbit mobility: In a joint trial, …

Protocol testing can eliminate choke points, unlocking infrastructure maturity as 5G scales at full speed When a 5G network goes down for a brief minute, millions of users find themselves unable to do the simplest of things their phones otherwise …

The companies have developed an automated software testing platform that will allow the carrier to swiftly test and deploy software releases and services to its pan-European voice core infrastructures In sum — what to know: A new test solution: Vodafone …

The terms are often interchangeably used, but in O-RAN testing, they are not one and the same The business case for Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) adoption is to break down vendor monopolies — a strategy that effectively lowers costs …

The deal will see the two companies co-develop test cases, validation standards, and deployment frameworks, laying the foundation for quantum-safe communications Viavi inks deal with QNu Labs: Viavi Solutions and India-based QNu Labs are collaborating to deepen push for quantum …

The N99xxD-Series supports wideband signal analysis to take on some of the most challenging RF environments In sum — what to know: Keysight touts new RF analyzer: Keysight rolled out the new N99xxD-Series FieldFox handheld analyzers with wideband signal analysis …

Ongoing tests will ensure broadband networks are performing as promised and public investments are paying off Between 2011 and 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ran an in-home broadband measurement program called Measuring Broadband America (MBA). The campaign enlisted thousands …

As environmental regulations tighten and sustainability goals move to the forefront of corporate agendas, the telecommunications industry finds itself at a crossroads. Like many sectors, telcos face mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining operational excellence. This convergence …

The Lab-to-Live white paper, produced in partnership with Appledore Research, explores the critical shift required for modern networks to adopt a seamless testing and deployment approach. As cloud-native networks become central to enabling scalable, resilient, and agile infrastructure, traditional testing …

As CSPs invest in AI infrastructure, robust testing and assurance frameworks are essential. Key considerations include validating AI model accuracy, managing latency and ensuring resilience in real-time, distributed environments. Continuous performance monitoring and adaptive assurance are necessary to maintain service …