With VALOR, Open RAN vendors can quickly and easily test their products for interoperability, performance, and security, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
VALOR, a new Open RAN testing platform, provides accessible and efficient testing capabilities for startups and smaller players, thanks to its automated nature and pay-as-you-go model. Image Courtesy: Emma Jenkins
Chandler, Arizona, USA - October 8, 2024:
VIAVI Solutions has made a significant stride in the Open RAN ecosystem with the launch of its VALOR Lab-as-a-Service facility in Chandler, Arizona. This vendor-neutral, pay-as-you-go platform is designed to accelerate the adoption of Open RAN technology by providing accessible and efficient testing capabilities.
Funded by a grant from the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), VALOR offers a comprehensive suite of tests for Open RAN interoperability, performance, and security. The platform is particularly beneficial for smaller players and startups, as it eliminates the need for significant investments in hardware and software.
One of the key advantages of VALOR is its highly automated nature. This allows for faster testing cycles and reduces the time to market for new Open RAN solutions. Additionally, the platform's online portal makes it easy for customers to sign up, schedule tests, and generate reports.
VALOR leverages VIAVI's existing expertise in testing and combines it with advanced technologies like cloud, intelligence, and automation. The platform offers a wide range of tests, including subsystem conformance, performance, and interoperability testing, as well as end-to-end testing with core emulation and RAN scenario generation.
The launch of VALOR is a significant step forward for the Open RAN ecosystem. By providing accessible and efficient testing capabilities, VIAVI is helping to level the playing field for all participants and accelerating the adoption of this transformative technology. As the platform continues to evolve, it is expected to play a crucial role in driving innovation and competition in the Open RAN market.