5G/6G

As service providers worldwide continue building out 5G and IoT networks at an accelerated pace, Viavi Solutions (VIAVI) is delivering enhanced test instruments, automation and monitoring to enable customers to manage network complexity, meet performance targets and minimise cost.

In the first stage of 5G deployment, cost containment is the number one priority for many cellular operators. A new survey of operators, recently released by the RAN Research service of Rethink Technology Research, has revealed the primary tactics to ensure upfront 5G costs are far lower than they were for 4G.

Global research from analysts Gartner indicates 5G network infrastructure value will jump 89% by 2020 to reach $4.2bn. Business across many sectors are already working to unlock the value of 5G in their operations, with trials and proof of concepts now operational in industries such as manufacturing, transportation and utilities. Here Andy Bird, Managing Director at GTT Wireless delves deeper into the topic. 

CommAgility has announced the availability of its 3GPP Release 15 compliant protocol stack software for 4G and 5G product developers. This new version of CommAgility's SmallCellSTACK is the latest evolution of the high performing and robust software, which is deployed in major public and private networks around the world. 

  Spirent Communications has announced a significant expansion of its work with the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick via the Midlands Future Mobility (MFM) initiative in the United Kingdom.

With ever-increasing capacity requirements and the complexity of the 5G network, operators need to invest in the development of their networks now to ensure they can withstand the capacity upsurge expected in the future, warns Anthony Clarkson, Technical Director at ProLabs.

Belfast Harbour, BT and mixed reality partners Ubimax and VRtuoso are showcasing the tangible benefits that 5G can deliver to business and industry across the UK. In a first for the UK, the demonstrations, performed 'live' over BT’s public 5G network, show two 5G enabled applications that are being explored by Belfast Harbour as part of their vision for creating a 'Smart Port' and an iconic waterfront for the City.

5G conformance test solutions from Keysight Technologies have been selected by Bureau Veritas for global 5G new radio (NR) device certification. Bureau Veritas' Consumer Products Services division selected Keysight's 5G network emulations solutions to meet their 5G radio frequency (RF) conformance test requirements as specified by the 3GPP 5G NR standard.

PCTEST has selected Keysight's 5G network emulation solutions to address testing of critical regulatory requirements mandated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for 5G mobile devices.

Attendees at European Microwave Week were the first to experience Junkosha’s newest interconnects designed to take systems beyond the 120 GHz barrier. Geared to match the needs of applications fit for a 5G world, three of the initial MWX004 samples to be produced will be available for immediate assignment.