From historic AI spendings to ambitious 6G roadmaps, test and measurement players are setting sights on some of the biggest trends of 2026 The top technology trends of 2026 are …
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Rohde & Schwarz, Qualcomm, Motorola demo live 5G Broadcast in Brazil amid TV 3.0 push
by Sulagna Sahaby Sulagna SahaThe 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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CES 2026: Keysight, Samsung demonstrate NR-NTN link in n252 band as direct-to-cell connectivity takes shape
by Sulagna Sahaby Sulagna SahaThe 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 …
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CES 2026: LitePoint clears testing milestone with Qualcomm’s upcoming Wi-Fi 8 platform
by Sulagna Sahaby Sulagna SahaEven 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 …
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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 …
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Viavi unveils testing and certification platform as hollow core fiber edges toward wider adoption
by Sulagna Sahaby Sulagna SahaThe 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: …
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SGS acquires India-based Panacea Infosec to boost cybersecurity capabilities
by Sulagna Sahaby Sulagna SahaThe 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 …
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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 …
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Gogo clears flight test for 5G air-to-ground network, launches service in North America
by Sulagna Sahaby Sulagna SahaGogo’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 …
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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. …
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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: …
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Keysight, KT SAT achieve GEO-to-LEO handover marking a step towards continuous multi-orbit satellite connectivity
by Sulagna Sahaby Sulagna SahaThe 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Keysight brings lab-like precision to field tests with the new D-Series FieldFox RF analyzers
by Sulagna Sahaby Sulagna SahaThe 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 …
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Regular network performance testing will be key to reinforce state broadband programs, says Ookla
by Sulagna Sahaby Sulagna SahaOngoing 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 …
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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 …
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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 …