18 WISPAPALOOZA SHOW I OCTOBER 14 – 17, 2024 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 1 L Z OO 2023 VIAVI Drives Down Testing Cost with AI Viavi Solutions Inc. recently introduced the VIAVI Automation Management and Orchestration System (VAMOS), an intelligent automation platform that incorporates AI/ ML capabilities to enable wireless and cloud service providers, network equipment manufacturers and their ecosystems to reduce operational expenses and accelerate time-to-market. The complexity of network architectures continues to increase, as operators and equipment manufacturers investigate the next generation of technology, migrate to the cloud, and leverage AI and ML. Continuous Testing (CT) becomes ever more prevalent to provide a unifying perspective on real-world performance. Yet labs are confronting the dual challenges of more tests and limited headcount. Automation has become a crucial way for them to manage the complexity, scheduling and manpower demands of CT, allowing technicians to efficiently power through hundreds of test cases, and to focus on higher-order analysis and problem solving. VIAVI has developed VAMOS as part of its industry-leading NITRO Wireless portfolio to automate test campaigns and their execution in one centralized cloud-based, “lab-as-a-service” platform. Built-in AI and ML capabilities enable test optimization and faster response times. VAMOS’s customizable workspaces and configurations streamline the testing process across organizations and lab locations. Shared tool testbeds and individual sandboxes accommodate multiple test needs while the platform’s robust analytics and reporting help maximize test resource utilization and boost test accuracy. “As VIAVI works with leading labs around the globe to integrate wireless, cloud and AI, the need for automation and orchestration has never been clearer,” said Ian Langley, senior vice president, Wireless Business Unit, VIAVI. “In initial implementations at major labs, VAMOS has already demonstrated significant reductions in cost per test-hour and increases in hardware utilization.” In addition to providing a standalone solution to schedule and run test campaigns based on VIAVI’s NITRO Wireless portfolio, VAMOS can be integrated with a third-party automation framework, allowing it to interact with a wider range of products and existing test environments. Connection is available via both software and hardware. VAMOS will be integrated into the VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN (VALOR) for the lab’s on-demand, cloud-based testing. VALOR is designed to manage and support 5G and Open RAN deployments that would benefit from access to tools and expert staff with a minimal ramp-up time. The project is funded by the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. m Visit VIAVI at WISPAPALOOZA booth #623 As most states advance with pre-qualification and complete their Volume 2 submissions, now is the time to begin your BEAD journey. On Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., WISPAPALOOZA attendees can head to meeting room Versailles 4 to join an informative session where they’ll discover how to leverage Winncom Technologies’ BEAD Program to enhance their chances of securing BEAD funding. Winncom’s BEAD program offers comprehensive support, including application consultation, fiber and wireless design assistance, grant writing services, updates on state funding timelines, and financial support services. Experts from Nokia also will be there presenting the company’s cutting-edge fiber broadband solution, “Network in a Box,” which includes XGS-PON, IP routing, BNG, and in-home Wi-Fi. Notably, Nokia is the only manufacturer that self-certifies fiber products according to NTIA guidelines, and they can provide the necessary certification letters for your BEAD applications. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into how Winncom Technologies and Nokia can support you throughout the BEAD application process while providing the essential products for your business growth. All session attendees will be eligible to enter a prize drawing to win Nokia equipment. m Calix chief product officer Shane Eleniak was named Innovative Leader of the Year on Fast Company’s sixth annual list of the Best Workplaces for Innovators. Fast Company also named Calix a finalist in the Large Companies category of its Best Workplaces for Innovators list. This is the first time Calix has received this recognition, positioning it among 16 top companies driving significant industry disruption. Eleniak, who has held a leadership role in the Calix product organization for nearly a decade, has been pivotal to the company’s transformation from a network hardware provider to a software and cloud platform leader. Calix innovation continues to be essential in enabling broadband service providers (BSPs) of all sizes to disrupt legacy network operators by delivering value beyond just fast internet speeds. “You need a great team, valuable input, and a metronome,” said Eleniak. “Our team shapes the culture, and that culture drives innovation, not just process. Customer input is crucial to guiding the Calix innovation roadmap, so we established a customer feedback loop to ensure we’re creating solutions that genuinely solve their problems. The metronome – our regular cadence of software releases – keeps us aligned and synchronized. This is what Fast Company is truly recognizing, and we’re grateful for their acknowledgment.” “In a disrupted broadband industry, where every market has at least two providers, BSPs must become experienced providers. Shane’s leadership is core to this shift,” said Michael Weening, president and chief executive officer at Calix. “Innovation is so central to our customers’ success that we updated our mission to ‘simplify, innovate, grow.’ It is also why we deliver predictable innovation every 91 days and host more than 300 customers who serve on an ever-growing number of advisory boards. We share these honors from Fast Company with every Calix customer, partner and employee as we continue to ensure that all communities can thrive for generations to come.” m Visit Calix at WISPAPALOOZA booth #239 Discover How to Secure BEAD Funding with Winncom and Nokia Calix Exec Shane Eleniak Named ‘Innovative Leader of the Year’
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