Happy Monday! As the test and measurement industry continues to mature, strategic partnerships will be key to unlocking new opportunities and entering the mainstream. And T&M vendors seems to have taken note.
In a new alliance, Nokia and Rohde & Schwarz this week announced the joint development of a 6G radio receiver that could be key to unlocking enhanced coverage for 6G networks. Loaded with AI and machine learning capabilities, the product was incubated at Nokia Bell Labs’ laboratory, and tested using R&S’s test equipment and methodologies.
When tested under real-world conditions, the new 6G radio receiver revealed uplink distance gains of 10% to 25%, according to Nokia, meaning operators can potentially deploy 6G at a reduced cost and time by leveraging existing 5G infrastructure.
The news came on the heels of Keysight and Synopsys’ announcements of new collaborations with Nvidia at GTC. Synergies like these highlight the interconnectedness of the ecosystem, and the role vendors on each side play in fostering broader innovation and growth. For more news, keep reading.
Top Stories
Test and assurance, a critical component: With the network changing at a blur-fast pace, the need for robust test and assurance was never greater.
Edging out: Computing is being increasingly pushed out to distributed locations and the edge — a change triggered by increased adoption of new AI workloads within the enterprise.
An intrinsic link: In an interview with RCR Wireless News, Deere & Company’s Jason Wallin highlights the growing symbiosis between AI and private 5G in the context of Industry 4.0.
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Making 6G a reality: Nokia and Rohde & Schwarz co-develop AI-powered 6G radio receiver addressing a key challenge in 6G deployment — coverage limitations.
Rohde & Schwarz powers 6G innovation: The European test giant reported that MediaTek is leveraging its CMP180 radio communication tester for validating a new technology for 6G networks
A mixed year: According to Anritsu’s earnings report of the past 6 months ending Sept, profitability continues to climb, while revenue is on a slight decline.
A strong run for Chroma Ate: Chroma Ate reports 14% growth in net sales in Q3, 2025, with sales in testing equipment business increasing by 19% year-over-year.
EXFO sells Service Assurance business: After a period of silence in AI-powered assurance, Exfo sells its Adaptive Service Assurance (ASA) business (now renamed NumoData) to Teleo Capital, a private equity company, while holding a minority stake
New takeovers: Yokogawa Electric Corporation has made two new acquisitions with the goal to expand its portfolio of end-to-end solutions covering IT and OT — Intellisync, a cybersecurity as-a-service provider, and WiSNAM, an energy management solutions company.
NetScout extends network monitoring: The extended features will provide visibility into compliance requirements, data protection, and operations in cloud environments.
5G NTN headed for strong growth: The 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) market is set to jump from its $5.5 billion valuation in 2024 to a whopping $192.0 billion by 2034. Report predicts North America to lead growth in that timeframe.
An optimistic outlook: Research projects network monitoring hardware market to grow 2x by 2032, fueled by demand for real-time visibility and packet capture in the wake of rapid 5G expansion.
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