Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has joined forces with US-based VIAVI Solutions for launching new test solutions that address the industry’s requirement for comprehensive testing of next generation disaggregated 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) products.

VIAVI Solutions is a provider of network test, measurement, and assurance solutions.

According to TCS, disaggregation is resulting in open standards based innovative ecosystems that are steering the next wave of network technology transformation.

For the ecosystem to quickly innovate and get momentum, interoperability across the hardware and software RAN components has to be seamless. The O-RAN ALLIANCE of which TCS is a member, is increasing the industry standards for open and disaggregated RAN to facilitate such interoperability, and promote increased collaboration and co-innovation among 5G ecosystem players.

V Rajanna – Global Head, Technology Business Unit, TCS said: “5G technology will drive further innovations across industries, resulting in better futures for individuals, communities and the planet.

“Building on this belief, we continue to invest significantly in 5G technology research and are closely collaborating with industry forums to help our customers accelerate their product innovation journeys. TCS is proud to collaborate with VIAVI in the development of their 5G O-RAN products.”

TCS said that VIAVI Solutions as a market leader in 5G test solutions has been pioneering products for O-RAN implementations to address industry requirements.

With its deep experience in 5G technology along with its scale and investments in network disaggregation, TCS is said to be helping VIAVI Solutions in developing the most comprehensive O-RAN test portfolio in the industry.

The Indian IT services company worked together with VIAVI Solutions in engineering the TM500 O-RU Tester, TeraVM O-DU Tester, and also a comprehensive Open RAN Test product suite.

Besides, TCS is helping the 5G test solutions in accelerating integration of its O-RAN conformance test products with the 5G RAN products of multiple network technology firms.

Charl Cilliers – Vice President, Engineering, VIAVI Solutions said: “Our solutions are always ahead of the technology curve enabling our customers to invent next generation products for transforming the digital world. As network disaggregation disrupts the 5G Industry, we are committed to power the 5G innovation ecosystem to usher in O-RAN aligned products.

“TCS’ deep domain expertise in 5G technologies augmented by its proven ability to execute complex end-to-end product engineering engagements has helped us deliver the industry-first O-RAN test product suite.

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