Core Insights - VIAVI Solutions Inc. has introduced colocation capabilities to its VALOR Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN, responding to the growing demand for comprehensive testing from Open RAN customers [1][4] - The colocation model offers customers more flexibility and capacity, allowing for longer access periods and comprehensive testing throughout the product lifecycle [2][3] Company Developments - The VALOR facility is based in Chandler, Arizona, and is funded by the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (PWSCIF) [1][4] - The colocation framework enhances the NTIA PWSCIF model, aiming to accelerate the development of open, secure wireless ecosystems by leveraging federal spending to attract private investment [4] Service Offerings - VALOR provides a highly automated Lab-as-a-Service suite for Open RAN interoperability, performance, and security, including a state-of-the-art RF chamber for Massive MIMO and beamforming over-the-air validation [4] - The lab utilizes VIAVI's NITRO Wireless Open RAN Test Suite and VAMOS unified framework, enabling vendors to test products without significant upfront investment, thus reducing risks and accelerating time to market [5]

面对全球6G技术竞逐的关键时刻，国际标准组织3GPP与O-RAN联盟2024年4月举行3GPP & O-RAN联 盟联合工作坊，讨论双方在6G标准化的合作。这不仅标志着标准制定与开放架构推动两大阵营战略结 盟，也为未来全球6G生态体系的整合与发展奠定基石。 联合工作坊的成果显示，产业主要参与者对于双方合作必要性、高层次工作分工原则，以及避免碎片化 风险的重要性达成共识。3GPP将继续主导全球标准，定义整体架构；O-RAN联盟在RAN领域透过开放 介面和智能化补充3GPP规范。整体而言，6G未来发展需要3GPP标准化能力与O-RAN联盟于开放创新 动能上，彼此相辅相成。这种早期协同合作为6G所需的开放架构、智能化功能及高效能网路奠定坚实 基础，持续的沟通与合作成果，将是6G能否实现愿景的基石。 除技术层面整合，双方合作也重塑全球通讯设备产业版图。对设备供应商而言，意味产品设计需同时符 合3GPP标准与O-RAN开放介面，提升设计弹性与模组化能力成为核心竞争力。对电信营运商及系统整 合商来说，这种融合提供更多元的设备采购选项与系统部署弹性，有助降低对单一供应商的依赖，加速 网路创新与部署。 Open RAN已在全 ...

Core Insights - AmpliTech Group, Inc. has achieved FCC certification for its ORAN MPRU-Gen3-3537-AE-AI 5G radios, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to become a leader in the ORAN 5G market [1][4] - The company’s key 5G ORAN radio products, P5G, LPRU, and MPRU, are now fully FCC certified and also hold CE and REACH certifications, allowing for deployment in both the U.S. and European markets [2][3] Group 1 - The dual certification enhances AmpliTech's market position and ability to deliver advanced solutions, supporting the Open RAN architecture and catering to the growing demand for Private 5G networks across various industries [3] - The company is focusing on two critical market segments: Public 5G and Private 5G, with recent successes including securing two major Letters of Intent (LOIs) and commencing shipments in April [4] Group 2 - AmpliTech Group operates through five divisions, providing advanced radio frequency microwave components and 5G network solutions across global markets, including telecommunications, satellite communications, and defense [5]

First product validated at the VALOR lab's new RF-shielded anechoic chamberCHANDLER, Ariz., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that Metanoia Communications Inc.'s JURA Open Radio Unit (O-RU) has successfully completed end-to-end over-the-air (OTA) validation at the VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service (VALOR™). It is the first product to be validated at the lab's new RF-shielded anechoic chamber to ensure compliance with O-RAN and 3GPP specifications. Me ...