The pace of innovation in telecommunications is accelerating, with the rollout of 5G technology underscoring an ever-present need: synchronization precision across networks. This is the first in a three-part series of articles that will delve into the criticality of 5G synchronization across three layers: transport, radio and resilience. Throughout the series, we will unravel why […]
Introduction Passive Optical Network (PON) technology has been a game-changer in the world of broadband communication. Over the years, it has evolved significantly, offering faster and more reliable internet connectivity to homes and businesses. As we look to the future, it’s essential to explore what lies ahead in the PON world. In this blog post, […]
Open RAN has been actively in development since 2018. The O-RAN ALLIANCE today includes 32 operator members and 278 vendor and academic contributors. In 2023, Open RAN was the subject of much debate about its viability, but two major developments in the second half of the year put concerns to rest. First, the O-RAN ALLIANCE […]
We at VIAVI have long been aware of the impact of latency on the datacoms and telecoms ecosystem. Specialized applications have been developed which allow customers to develop and evaluate ICs, optical modules, ASICs and systems based on their bandwidth throughput and latency. Historically, people have focused on microseconds, but increasingly – especially driven by […]
The decades-old practice of vulnerability management utilizes automated scanning methods to systematically identify and mitigate weaknesses created by unpatched operating systems and applications. In today’s highly dynamic hybrid cloud environments, the number of vulnerabilities detected continues to increase constantly, while the time it takes threat actors to recognize and exploit them continues to drop. The […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is a significant driver in the future of the networking industry. Traditional networking infrastructure struggles to keep pace with the performance, speed and capacity requirements of AI/ML applications. To address this challenge, there has been a push towards higher-speed 800G optical transceivers and the emergence of 1.6Tb/s, alongside […]
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications necessitates unparalleled data transmission and processing speeds. As datasets grow exponentially, the demand for faster transmission solutions escalates, leading to the development of 800G and 2x400G transceiver technologies to overcome existing bottlenecks, with forecasts of 1.6Tb on the horizon. However, transitioning to these […]
Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of telecommunications and internet connectivity, fiber optic networks are emerging as the backbone of modern communication infrastructure. These networks carry massive amounts of data, ensuring fast and reliable internet access for businesses and individuals alike. Within these networks, the Passive Optical Network (PON) plays a pivotal role in distributing […]
Introduction In today’s hyper-connected world, the demand for faster and more reliable internet services continues to grow exponentially. Passive Optical Networks (PON) have emerged as a critical technology to meet this demand. PON technologies have evolved significantly in recent years, offering improved speeds, scalability, and efficiency. In this blog post, we will delve into the […]
As the telecommunications industry converges at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2024, one of the major themes at the show is the concept of a “Dark NOC” with AI and ML-enabled intelligent systems. The evolution towards the Dark NOC is driven in part by the growing demands for network performance and reliability – automated operations […]
