Two recent studies that look at the state of mobile and fixed networks show that while networks are getting ever faster, security is a paramount concern that is taking up more time and resources.
Akamai recently released its fourth quarter 2014 State of the Internet report....
According to the latest NI State of the Network report from JDSU's Network Instruments, 85% of enterprise network teams are not involved in security investigations, which the company says is a "major shift in the role of those teams within enterprises."
The eighth installment of...
As more users migrate to LTE networks supported by Internet Media Subsystem underpinnings, mobile operators have to deal with a rise in diameter signaling traffic.
Cisco has reported that global mobile data traffic grew by 69% in 2014, and 26% of global wireless connections –...
Several federal agencies have agreed to explore collaborative testing to develop better methods of spectrum sharing, and are establishing a new joint testing network.
The Department of Commerce and Department of Defense have established the National Advanced Spectrum and Communications Test Network as a part of the Center...
In this webinar, participants will learn about how to choose tools for each step of the interference hunting process, from identifying that there is a problem to touching the offending device.
Topics include:
• Remote Spectrum Monitoring
• Approximate emitter location estimation
• Driving to...
Anite signed an agreement to develop advanced multiple-input/multiple-output over-the-air testing approaches with China Telecommunication Technology Labs-Terminals, which is overseen by the China Academy of Telecommunication Research. Anite's Propsim channel emulators are set to be used for developing MIMO OTA testing to help device original equipment...
Carrier Aggregation is now widely deployed as a key LTE-Advanced technique for exploiting fragmented spectrum, increasing peak data rates and improving network capacity. In this webinar we will examine the evolution from two to three carriers and beyond.
You will gain insights into:
• The...
A young test and measurement company with the backing of a major Chinese test player is aiming to expand its reach beyond cable to become a bigger player in the U.S. test market for wireless.
Tianjin Deviser Electronics has been operating in China for about 25...
Some of the ongoing trends in network testing are the use of simplified or "de-skilled" equipment so that basic test performance and interpretation isn't limited to radio frequency engineers; and the increasing use of analytics and reporting, as well as cloud connectivity to improve efficient...
An update on the small cell market as it is shaping up in 2015, and what technical issues in testing are emerging as deployments take shape, with a particular focus on interference testing, indoor and outdoor optimization and management considerations. RCR also explores what...
An update on the small cell market as it is shaping up in 2015, and what technical issues in testing are emerging as deployments take shape, with a particular focus on interference testing, indoor and outdoor optimization and management considerations. RCR also explores what...
Now that the blitz of news from Mobile World Congress has subsided, let's take a look at some of the top network testing trends that emerged as particular areas of interest for the industry, now and going forward.
LTE-Advanced rolls on. Perhaps the most obvious...
In the rapidly evolving telecommunications space, spectrum is a valuable—and limited—resource. As spectrum sharing becomes increasingly necessary and actionable, experts from the public sector, academia and the industry will convene for ISART 2015 to discuss the cutting edge of technology.
The International Symposium on Advanced...
With Mobile World Congress serving as a window into the industry's areas of interest in 2015 and beyond, a slew of MWC test news serves to illustrate where test and measurement companies are anticipating interest from OEMs and operators.
-- Keysight Technologies focused on its research work...
Increasing use of mobile data service is driving wireless network service issues, according to the latest network quality survey by J.D. Power. The report also crowned Verizon Wireless as the operator with the best overall network performance.
Since 2014, the occurrence of data-related errors has been steadily...
Two newly released reports from network monitoring companies spotlight how wireless networks are continuing to evolve in terms of Voice over LTE and where usage is the most intense.
Newfield Wireless, part of Tektronix Communications, has been keeping an eye on how the launch last...
This week's test and measurement news
The test space is heating up in advance of Mobile World Congress being held next week in Barcelona, Spain.
• JDSU will be bidding farewell to its incarnation as JDU Uniphase, and the name, when it splits into two companies....
Spectrum monitoring is commonly used to diagnose RF communications issues, determine spectrum availability, analyze transmission patterns, spot illicit transmissions, clear frequencies, or as part of a regulatory enforcement system. Proper setup and use of spectrum analyzers, though seemingly simple, becomes complex in practice, once...
Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing is becoming more critical as cellular systems age and the carrier count increases. Anritsu’s PIM Master™ MW82119B combines a portable, powerful PIM analyzer with an optional Cable & Antenna Analyzer. With a large outdoor screen and easy-to-use user interface, the...
One of the most important parts of small cell testing is interoperability between vendors' products; establishing the robustness of the standards and to identify and resolve issues before solutions are deployed in real-world networks. The Small Cell Forum and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute have...
In a move that boosts the trend toward software-defined, modular testing solutions, Cobham Wireless (formerly Aeroflex) and National Instruments have teamed up with a focus on combining their strengths in PXI.
Under the partnership, NI is acquiring Cobham's line of PXI modular hardware and will be...
Network function virtualization is set to disrupt several parts of the wireless ecosystem, and Accedian Networks is determined to be ahead of the curve. The network monitoring and assurance specialist said it has launched the industry’s first performance assurance controller using NFV to replace...
ipoque, a Rohde & Schwarz company, announced an all-in-one IP traffic and subscriber analytics solution allowing operators to customize services offered to their subscribers based on usage attributes.
Gaining actionable business intelligence from network and subscriber data is an increasingly important area for mobile and...
NetScout and Gartner continue to battle over Gartner's Magic Quadrant vendor ratings, and while the related court case slowly proceeds, the most recent report has fanned the flames.
NetScout initially filed a lawsuit against Gartner last August, alleging that the analyst firm's Magic Quadrant ratings...
