Network test

“For mobile network operators, RF spectrum is one of their most valuable assets and RF interference is one of their worst enemies,” said Stéphane Chabot, EXFO’s Vice President, Test and Measurement.

Technologies and Products

Exfo’s active assurance solution helps operators address network latency

By Matthew Peach

Exfo, a network test, monitoring and analytics provider, has launched Universal Virtual Sync, a software-based solution enabling communications service providers to cost-effectively measure network latency. This real-time visibility into latency behaviour enables operators to deliver outstanding services, anytime and instantly for applications such as video, VoIP and interactive services, and is critical for assuring C-RAN, […]

News and Business

Exfo appoints Philippe Morin as new CEO transition; Lamonde becomes Executive Chairman

By Matthew Peach

Exfo’s new CEO, Philippe Morin. Exfo, the network test systems developer, has announced that Germain Lamonde, the company’s founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, has appointed Philippe Morin as the company’s new CEO, effective April 1, 2017. Morin has more than 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and became Exfo’s […]

News and Business

Exfo acquires Ontology Systems for $7.6 million

By Matthew Peach

Acquisition strengthens Exfo’s offering in service assurance and 3D analytics for hybrid physical-virtual networks. Exfo, a network test, data and analytics company, has acquired the privately-held Ontology Systems, based in London, UK, a developer of real-time network topology discovery and service-chain mapping, for a total consideration of US$7.6 million, net of cash. Ontology uses graph-data […]

Applications and Research

VTT and CWC receive the first 5G equipment in Finland

By Matthew Peach

Nokia has delivered radio equipment based on 5G technology to Finland’s Centre for Wireless Communications and the VTT Technical Research Centre. The arrival of the first 5G devices in Finland marks the continued long-lasting 5G test network cooperation between the network company Nokia and the research institutes. With the new demo equipment, VTT says it […]