O-RAN Newsletter March 2024

The Spirent O-DU Test Solution allows real-world testing of O-DU elements in a software-centric setup. A single user interface controls all elements for functional, performance, and capacity testing. This demo walks through the solution and gives an overview of the interface, reporting, and capabilities.

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In our latest 5G report, we highlight our observations and insights on 5G standalone including Open RAN, which has taken major strides toward catching up with traditional RAN's more than two decades of progress.

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Introducing SNE Ignite, the latest addition to the Spirent Network Emulator portfolio. This high precision network emulator is designed to meet stringent 5G O-RAN fronthaul testing requirements. Its best-in-class port density with up to 8 ports enables testing of multiple 5G O-RU devices simultaneously. In this demo video, we’ll demonstrate SNE Ignite’s low intrinsic latency, PTP transparent clock, and nano-second accuracy for repeatable, high-precision testing of O-RAN fronthaul networks and ensuring conformance to the latest O-RAN specifications.

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At MWC, Spirent O-RAN experts discussed the 5G trends they are seeing for 2024 based on over 500 new testing engagements, giving us a unique insight into what is going on in the market and what is to come.

Steve Douglas, head of market strategy at Spirent, discussed how he expects the market for 5G Core Standalone (SA) to pick up speed this year, including Open and Virtual RAN.

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RCR Wireless News talks to Doug Roberts, VP and general manager of automated test and assurance, and Steve Douglas, head of marketing strategy, on trends that they are seeing including Open RAN, AI, and 5G standalone and what it all means for automated test and assurance.

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