On February 20, 2023, Spirent Communications and Anritsu entered a partnership to offer an unparalleled portfolio of O-RAN testing. This collaboration will deliver a comprehensive suite of O-RAN testing solutions to system integrators, O-RAN component suppliers (RU, DU, CU), and carriers.
Dave Garrison, Sr. Director of Product Management for Lifecycle Service Assurance at Spirent, explained, "In early Open RAN trials, performance gaps have emerged. The challenges with deployment range from lack of multi-vendor interoperability, inconsistent interfaces between vendors, new O-RAN vendor technology performance, and security issues." He added, "We're excited to partner with Anritsu because our collaboration ensures that expanded testing considerations can be addressed before either O-RAN components or an end-to-end system is ready to go live."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
Spirent provides the only emulation of all the nodes and interfaces required to communicate with real network elements in real-time and address interoperability issues that can impede the successful adoption of Open RAN. This is now possible through a streamlined and automated user interface that simplifies performance testing.
Anritsu offers solutions for conformance testing and RF verification of O-RAN systems and elements, the standard requirement for market release, and a new RU test solution employing advanced DU emulator technology. Together, Spirent and Anritsu offer the industry's most comprehensive suite of O-RAN conformance and performance testing solutions.
About Spirent Communications
Spirent Communications, based in San Jose, California, is a global leader in automated test and assurance solutions for networks, cybersecurity, and positioning. Its innovative product portfolio addresses the test, assurance, and automation challenges of next-gen technologies, including 5G, Cloud, and Autonomous Vehicles. Spirent helps over 1,500 customers worldwide, covering various industries such as communications, transportation, government, defense, aerospace, automotive, financial services, healthcare, and retail. Its experts work closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver solutions that cover their entire technology lifecycle, from the lab to actual deployment.