Space to silicon
In Mexico, Viasat demoed smartphone connectivity via satellite first. Using direct-to-device SMS messaging over its I-4 F3 satellite, the operator showcased its native messaging and push-to-talk capabilities, a push towards closing connectivity blindspots in remote areas underserved by traditional wireless services. The milestone underscores the growing role of test and measurement in satellite connectivity.
Meanwhile, the launch date for its much-anticipated ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite is drawing closer. The Ka-band is expected to deliver 2x bandwidth capacity compared to Viasat’s existing systems.
In Malaysia, Digital Nasional Berhad has been namedthe first mobile operator in the world to achieve validation from TM Forum of Level 4 autonomy for Service Assurance. The validation highlights DNB’s readiness to support industrial and enterprise-grade services across the country, and Malaysia’s growing leadership in 5G connectivity.
More news ahead from the T&M world.
Sulagna Saha
Editor
RCR Wireless News
Test & Measurement Top Stories
A new benchmarking feature: Spirent’s newly launched cloud-native benchmarking feature will now let Landslide users test the resilience and scalability of the infrastructure and cloud resources before migrating workloads.
Testing networks in the AI era: Only a handful of testing capabilities come in handy when it comes to evaluating the AI capabilities of a modern network. These testing approaches are the enabling forces behind the most complex networks today.
Telstra’s quantum ambition: In an effort to supercharge its network with quantum machine learning, Telstra tested Silicon Quantum Computing’s quantum system in a year long trial program.
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An acquisition spree: Keysight, following the closure of acquisition of UK-based Spirent, yesterday completed the takeover of Synopsys’ Optical Solutions Group, and Ansys’ PowerArtist business — further broadening its design engineering software portfolio.
Rohde & Schwarz to parts ways with Pixel Power: Pixel Power Limited, a subsidiary of Rohde & Schwarz, will be acquired by Imagine Communications. The agreement, expected to close this year, will create a strategic collaboration between the two companies, while allowing Rohde & Schwarz to adjust focus on its core businesses.
AI bypasses physical testing: In India, scientists have developed an AI-driven system that can eliminate the need for physical testing of antennas. Designed by Digital Kerela University, the system can reportedly detect antenna types and identify performance issues without physical testing.
Quantum benchmarking: A new approach called Pauli Transfer Character Benchmarking can bypass inaccuracies in Gate benchmarking, a quantum computer evaluation process. The high-fidelity benchmarking method can be a breakthrough in assessing advanced quantum computing hardware.
Testing equals confidence: A new video outlines the growing importance of design and test in the semiconductor space, as demand for powerful computing equipment goes through the ceiling. Cisco and GlobalFoundry share their approaches to maintaining quality in large-scale productions.
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