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Cable networks are set for a much-needed upstream boost
2/18/2021
A more efficient modulation scheme, OFDMA, is expected to play a bigger role as cable operators start to embark on upgrades that dedicate more spectrum to the upstream.

2/18/2021
A more efficient modulation scheme, OFDMA, is expected to play a bigger role as cable operators start to embark on upgrades that dedicate more spectrum to the upstream.
Minim adds data usage tracker to device management app
2/8/2021
Minim, a maker of DOCSIS gateways and other CPE, has launched a data usage tool for ISPs and for its retail products to help educate consumers about their usage patterns and to 'demystify' data caps.

2/8/2021
Minim, a maker of DOCSIS gateways and other CPE, has launched a data usage tool for ISPs and for its retail products to help educate consumers about their usage patterns and to 'demystify' data caps.
EXFO checks OTT's heartbeat
12/3/2020
New video monitoring tool is designed to help service providers auto-detect and diagnose the root cause of video streaming issues and impairments.

12/3/2020
New video monitoring tool is designed to help service providers auto-detect and diagnose the root cause of video streaming issues and impairments.
Verizon's DSS comes up short in new 5G tests
12/1/2020
Signals Research Group used high-end testing equipment to check out Verizon's new Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) technology. 'We can't help but be disappointed,' the firm concluded.

12/1/2020
Signals Research Group used high-end testing equipment to check out Verizon's new Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) technology. 'We can't help but be disappointed,' the firm concluded.
Albany Marine base to sport 'made in the USA' 5G network
11/27/2020
The US Department of Defense's test network is part of a $600 million project that is intended to strengthen the US in its 5G competitiveness.

11/27/2020
The US Department of Defense's test network is part of a $600 million project that is intended to strengthen the US in its 5G competitiveness.
Eurobites: Vodafone, Ericsson trial safe-skies tech for drones
11/25/2020
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Nokia and A1 switch on private network for Siemens; BT and Transatel renew MVNOs partnership; TIM and Google combine on 'Voice Smart' calling.

11/25/2020
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Nokia and A1 switch on private network for Siemens; BT and Transatel renew MVNOs partnership; TIM and Google combine on 'Voice Smart' calling.
Videos »

VeEX at ANGA COM
At ANGA COM 2017, Cyrille Morelle, president and CEO of VeEX, updates Alan Breznick with VeEX's new products and technology. This includes VeSion cloud-based platform for network monitoring, AT2500-3G advanced spectrum analyzer and MTTplus-900 WiFi Air Expert module. He also comments on DOCSIS 3.1 deployment and Remote PHY technology.
At ANGA COM 2017, Cyrille Morelle, president and CEO of VeEX, updates Alan Breznick with VeEX's new products and technology. This includes VeSion cloud-based platform for network monitoring, AT2500-3G advanced spectrum analyzer and MTTplus-900 WiFi Air Expert module. He also comments on DOCSIS 3.1 deployment and Remote PHY technology.

The Path to DCI Transformation
Sophie Legault, Director, Transport & Datacom at EXFO, discusses the testing fundamentals for achieving more efficient DCI deployments.
Sophie Legault, Director, Transport & Datacom at EXFO, discusses the testing fundamentals for achieving more efficient DCI deployments.

EXFO: How to Boost Your Network’s IQ
CEO Philippe Morin tells us more about the smart path to virtualization.
CEO Philippe Morin tells us more about the smart path to virtualization.

Viavi at OFC 2017
Light Reading's Editor-in-Chief Craig Matsumoto reports from the Viavi booth at OFC and gets an update on the 400G testing market from Tom Fawcett, VP and GM of LAB & Production. At this year's event, Viavi won three awards from Lightwave magazine and showcased an interoperability demo with Ethernet Alliance and Finisar.
Light Reading's Editor-in-Chief Craig Matsumoto reports from the Viavi booth at OFC and gets an update on the 400G testing market from Tom Fawcett, VP and GM of LAB & Production. At this year's event, Viavi won three awards from Lightwave magazine and showcased an interoperability demo with Ethernet Alliance and Finisar.

OrbTV: ETSI NFV ISG Plugtest Results
Diego Lopez, senior technology expert at Telefonica, and chair of ETSI NFV ISG, discusses the results of the organization's latest plugtest in Madrid.
Diego Lopez, senior technology expert at Telefonica, and chair of ETSI NFV ISG, discusses the results of the organization's latest plugtest in Madrid.

Simplification for VeEX
Ricardo Torres, VeEX's director of product marketing, on the upcoming trend of the telecom industry and what VeEX is doing to face the challenge.
Ricardo Torres, VeEX's director of product marketing, on the upcoming trend of the telecom industry and what VeEX is doing to face the challenge.

John Hoadley of Sonus on Voice-over-LTE
Sonus's John Hoadley explains how his company's voice-over-WiFi solutions can help operators make the transition to voice-over-LTE.
Sonus's John Hoadley explains how his company's voice-over-WiFi solutions can help operators make the transition to voice-over-LTE.

Pierre Lynch of Ixia Shares Insights on Virtualization
Ixia's Pierre Lynch discusses the impact of virtualization on testing and more.
Ixia's Pierre Lynch discusses the impact of virtualization on testing and more.

Assuring Network Quality in a Rapidly Changing Environment
As the rate of change and complexity increases in agile networks, the importance of introducing DevOps methodologies for integrating active test and assurance solutions throughout the full service lifecycle becomes critical to ensure that customers are experiencing the service quality they demand.
As the rate of change and complexity increases in agile networks, the importance of introducing DevOps methodologies for integrating active test and assurance solutions throughout the full service lifecycle becomes critical to ensure that customers are experiencing the service quality they demand.

VeEX: Live from SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2016
Cyrille Morelle, VeEX's President and CEO, talks with Light Reading's Alan Breznick live from the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2016. They discuss DOCSIS 3.1 technology, deployments and early lessons learned. New products on display include the CX350s-D3.1, CX380s-D3.1, CX310, AT2500-3G, FX150 OTDR and MTT WiFI Air Expert.
Cyrille Morelle, VeEX's President and CEO, talks with Light Reading's Alan Breznick live from the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2016. They discuss DOCSIS 3.1 technology, deployments and early lessons learned. New products on display include the CX350s-D3.1, CX380s-D3.1, CX310, AT2500-3G, FX150 OTDR and MTT WiFI Air Expert.

Meeting the Gigabit Challenge
Learn how Viavi is helping operators ensure reliable gigabit services.
Learn how Viavi is helping operators ensure reliable gigabit services.
Educational Resources »
- How to Improve QoS and QoE with End-to-End Service Assurance in a Virtualized SDN/NFV Network – White paper
- SDN and NFV: the critical role of service assurance – White paper
- Searching for clues Searching for clues to infrastructure failures – White paper
- Transforming 100G to 400G – App note
- 400G – Technical Poster
- VeEX OTN Wall Chart
- OTN Reference Guide
- Using a Test Set as a Precision Clock Source
- Can Constant Time Error (cTE) be “Measured?"
- GNSS Disciplined Oscillator Configuration Guide
- CPRI 2ppb & Clock Wander Measurement
- Learn the implications of massive IoT on RF networks
- The Promise of Narrowband IoT
- Test & Measurement Meets Virtualization Challenges
- VIAVI White Paper: Radio Frequency Analysis at Fiber-Based Cell Sites
- VeEX - Why Your Hotspot Matters
- Tier 1 MNO C-RAN Field Trial – Technical Case Study
- Intra Data Center 100G Migration Important Testing Considerations – App note
- Best Practices & Requirements for Data Center Interconnect Test Orchestration – App note
- From C-RAN to Cloud-RAN – The Path to 5G Requires a Strong Optical Network – White paper
- Take Control of New Fiber Deployments – App note
- Multi-Dimensional Analytics: Why Real-Time Is Critical – White paper
- vCPE Test & Measurement: A Market Takes Shape
- Ethernet Service Activation
- Testing Parallel Optics (MPO)
- Get Fiber Smart
- Understanding Fiber Optics
- Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
- The Low-Risk Path to Automate Mobile Network Optimization
- Strategies for Managing WiFi Networks
- DOCSIS 3.1 Fundamentals
- Understanding OTDR
- Hunt for Interference Like a Pro
- The Role of CPRI in C-Ran Architecture
- Test & Measurement for NFV
- VeEX and the Future of Ethernet Services
- VeEX - Getting Up to Speed: Assuring High-Speed Bandwidth in a Gigabit-Plus World
- VeEX - DOCSIS 3.1: Cable Tackles the Gigabit Challenge
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