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Testing within and between data centers is becoming more important, due to the increase in network functions virtualization and dependence on cloud-based applications as well as ever-faster network speeds. IEEE recently published …

National Instruments has launched the second generation of its Vector Signal Transceiver. Adam Foster, senior product marketing manager for automated test systems at NI, said the new instrument is aimed …

UK manufacturers lack understanding of Industry 4.0, a new survey found. This could put UK manufacturing at risk of being left behind as other countries embrace Industry 4.0. While a …

A number of companies are expanding their application-related testing and development support, seeking to better support enterprises who are increasingly leveraging cloud and mobile in their businesses. Ixia is using …

UK manufacturers lack understanding of Industry 4.0, a new survey found. This could put UK manufacturing at risk of being left behind as other countries embrace Industry 4.0. While a …

NetScout is extending its geoanalytics platform’s reach by tying into Huawei’s Operational Support Systems. NetScout now has OSS interoperability agreements with Huawei, Ericsson and Nokia and says it is the first end-to-end …

Two test-focused companies are expanding their “Internet of Things” portfolios with IoT acquisitions, although each has a different focus. MTS is buying sensor production company PCB Group for $580 million. MTS plans …

Ahead of next week’s IWCE conference in Las Vegas, Anite and Bittium announced a collaboration around public safety drive testing capabilities. Bittium’s Band 14-capable, ruggedized ToughMobile smartphone has been integrated with …

As vendors and their customers face constant pressure on keeping testing costs in line, test companies are always seeking to reduce the amount of time required for testing. Two test and …

Frost & Sullivan came out with a new report this week claiming the emergence of “5G” technologies will “ignite the global test and measurement market,” with smart cities and the drive …

Test company Rohde & Schwarz has moved to consolidate its cybersecurity focus in a new subsidiary company, Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity GmbH, with the aim of becoming a dominant force …

NetScout financial results NetScout Systems reported its first quarter of results since its massive network monitoring and security acquisition from Danaher. Company president and CEO Anil Singhal said the company is …

As industry interest and exploration of “5G” deepens, Tektronix announced this week it has a new feature capable of ultra-wide signal analysis for 5G backhaul arrangements. The company said the implementation …

Federated Wireless is pilot-testing a new Spectrum Access System sensor in partnership with the National Advanced Spectrum and Communications Test Network to accelerate the development of a system supporting spectrum …

Keysight didn’t wait long to make good on its CEO’s remarks that the company has a “strong” appetite for acquisition, announcing this week that it is expanding its equipment calibration …

Tektronix launched new signal generators this week, adding to its lineup with two options designed to deliver better performance than similarly priced equipment from competitors. The AFG3000C Arbitrary/Function Generator Series has two 150 MHz …

The University of Michigan has opened its new M-City connected car testbed, partnering with automotive and technology companies including Ford, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, General Motors, Qualcomm Technologies and Verizon Communications, …

German-based Dekra, which specializes in safety and certification, has acquired Spanish testing company AT4 Wireless to boost its offerings for “Internet of Things” testing. Financial details of the transaction were …

As the 5G ecosystem starts to take shape, research partnerships continue to be announced among mobile operators, testing companies and research institutions. The latest of those is Keysight Technologies‘ news this …

A new report from ABI Research concludes that the adoption of LTE is driving the market for network monitoring and optimization, and the market’s size will reach more than $40 billion …

Test company Anite has been leading a task group with the Mobile and Wireless Communications Enablers for 2020 Information Society to put together early models for 5G radio channels. Anite announced that the …

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. …

This week’s test and measurement news includes several test companies extending their relationships focused on research and training. • Keysight Technologies is partnering with Tomsk State University of Control Systems and …

In the test and measurement world this week, Keysight Technologies’ T3111S system for near-field communications conformance testing was chosen by China Telecom Corporation Test labs in Guangzhou, China, for its lab there. …

Anritsu this month is introducing a certification course for testing passive distributed antenna systems. The three-day course covers the use of handheld analyzers and includes testing and troubleshooting for components, …