NETWORK SECURITY
LitePoint | January 12, 2023
Leading wireless test solutions provider, LitePoint, recently announced its 5G test solutions have been fully validated by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc in the Qualcomm® Development Acceleration Resource Toolkit (QDART), for verifying and tuning Qualcomm’s products using its FSMTM 100 5g RAN platform, which helps address mmWave and Sub 6GHz small cell and remote radio head products.
Qualcomm’s FSM 5G RAN Platform offers reliability and high performance while meeting challenging cost, size and power requirements for outdoor as well as indoor requirements, this makes it the leading solution for small cells.
The IQxstream-5G and IQgig-5G products from LitePoint provide extensive non-signaling small cell test coverage for 5G FR1 and 5G FR2 technologies for Qualcomm’s FSM100 5G RAN platform. These technologies enable a thorough testing environment that keeps pace with the progression of small cell research and development from R&D to manufacturing.
Small cells are increasing 5G cellular coverage and capacity in densely populated metropolitan areas and private enterprise networks because of their cutting-edge capabilities and variety of use cases. Due to the increased demand, small cell testing will have to keep up with the expanding 5G network deployments.
John Lukez, Vice President of Applications Engineering at LitePoint, said, “5G small cell infrastructure promises to lower the cost of 5G deployments, and in turn brings 5G to billions of more users. LitePoint 5G small cell test solutions allow test costs to be minimized while ensuring the rigorous radio performance required for 5G infrastructure.” He further added, “We are pleased to work with Qualcomm Technologies to realize this promise and bring greater value to global customers developing 5G small cell products.” (Source: GlobeNewswire)
About LitePoint
LitePoint provides advanced wireless test solutions for consumer electronics, contract manufacturers, and wireless integrated circuit designers. As an industry pioneer for wireless testing, LitePoint’s solutions can test smartphones, tablets, PCs, wireless access points, and chipsets for the newest technologies, including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, and cellular 5G. Over 70% of the world's wireless devices from major wireless brands have been tested by LitePoint solutions.
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ENTERPRISE MOBILITY,MOBILE OS
Ribbon Communications | February 03, 2023
Ribbon Communications Inc., a leading supplier of real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions, recently announced that Liberty Latin America, a leading communications company, has chosen Ribbon Analytics to gain a comprehensive view of its network behavior and improve its performance.
Liberty Latin America utilizes the Ribbon Analytics solution to build KPIs and dashboards for third-party devices. The solution flow entails ingesting data from Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) and WiFi devices, recording this information into their Network Quality Index (NQI), and feeding it to the solution, which enriches the data and aids in the creation of new dashboards for monitoring performance and security.
With Ribbon Analytics implemented in their network, service providers gain extensive monitoring capabilities for key trends and KPIs and the ability to detect, diagnose, and resolve various security threats or Quality of Experience problems, resulting in end-to-end network visibility, enhanced operational productivity and incident resolution.
Ribbon's Global Account Manager for Liberty Latin America, Jorge Gil, shared, "Our analytics platform helps a provider like Liberty Latin America make smarter decisions, faster, and better serve their customers." He added, "We're pleased to support them as they meet their performance KPIs and keep their customers safer with automated fraud control and centralized network monitoring."
(Source – PR Newswire)
About Ribbon Communications
Ribbon Communications Based in Plano, (Texas) Ribbon Communications offers communications software, optical networking solutions and IP to enterprises, service providers, and critical infrastructure sectors worldwide. In today's intelligent, always-on, and data-hungry world, the company works closely with its clients, assisting them in enhancing their networks for stronger competitive positioning and better business outcomes. Its innovative, end-to-end solutions portfolio provides scale, performance, and agility, including core-to-edge software-centric solutions, cloud-native offerings, cutting-edge security and analytics tools, and IP and optical networking solutions for 5G.
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NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE,NETWORK MANAGEMENT,5G
Pivotal Commware | February 20, 2023
Pivotal Commware, the leading provider of 5G mmWave infrastructure products for the wireless edge, recently introduced its next-generation Pivot 5G network repeater with 4x the power for increased range, optical extension, and other significant enhancements.
The second-generation Pivot combines a narrower beamwidth on the Donor unit with an increase in gain and a 7dB power boost on the Service Unit. The outcome is a system that can achieve Gigabit service at least 3,000 feet away from the gNB or 50 percent further. These improved capabilities enable mobile network operators (MNOs) to broaden the service area while significantly mitigating the impact of vegetation.
The range and utility of the repeater can be significantly expanded with the optical interface kit. This feature enables a Pivot donor unit to provide fiber optic cable for up to four service units. This can eliminate the need for line of sight at each outdoor installation location, allowing for more robust deployments with fewer systems. Additionally, fiber optics facilitates outdoor-to-indoor installations and huge indoor venues, such as stadiums and other areas traditionally served by DAS.
Steve Ostroff, Technical Product Manager at Pivotal Commware, shared, "The new Pivot provides ultra-low latency allowing a transparent integration into the network. Its low total power consumption helps streamline permitting operations. But it has more RF power, versatility, and intelligence," He added, "Our newest Pivot also offers enhanced network health monitoring, and a tighter beam profile to the gNB, reducing potential network interference."
(Source – Business Wire)
Additionally, the new Pivot is easier and quicker to install. The new design features lesser cables and installation at the pole without using tools. The company will exhibit its next-generation Pivot 5G repeater from February 27 to March 2 at the 2023 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Hall 2, Stand 2D15.
About Pivotal Commware
Pivotal Commware is a company that specializes in the development of software-defined antennas and radios that use proprietary Holographic Beam Forming™ technology to increase network speed, capacity, and spectral efficiency. The company's products are designed to address the most challenging aspects of millimeter wave technology, and it created the world's first product ecosystem dedicated to solving these issues. Its reconfigurable beams are designed to follow mobile users in real-time, offering network operators the lowest cost, size, weight, and power consumption (C-SWaP) envelope available. The company provides network operators with the tools they need to increase network performance and meet the demands of today's data-driven world.
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