SkyRAN, the scalable remote access and
monitoring solution, simplifying the path to 5G
AUSTIN, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ:
EXFO) (TSX: EXF), the network test, monitoring and analytics
experts, unveiled SkyRAN, a scalable remote access and monitoring
solution for fiber-based fronthaul networks. Developed in
collaboration with the largest wireless carriers in North America, SkyRAN provides real-time,
on-demand testing and 24/7 monitoring of fiber optic networks and
radio frequency (RF) spectrum. The SkyRAN solution is currently
being showcased at VZTUF-XII in Austin,
TX.
SkyRAN combines the industry's highest resolution RF spectrum
analysis over CPRI with the most advanced fiber monitoring
capabilities on the market. As SkyRAN reveals RF issues that were
previously either undetectable or difficult to identify, mobile
network operators (MNOs) will have the capacity to proactively
identify and resolve RF interference, PIM and fiber-related
issues before they could impact subscribers.
In order to continue delivering superior quality of experience,
MNOs will need full visibility into their RF spectrum and fiber
fronthaul networks. A solution like SkyRAN will become even more
critical as the mobile industry begins to transform their networks
in preparation for 5G, which will rely on highly dense networks
resulting in an increase of RF interference sources.
"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.
"SkyRAN protects this asset and also generates significant OPEX
savings by reducing the need to travel to macro cell sites in
remote locations or in high-density centralized-RAN hubs. Instead,
technicians can troubleshoot from their desks or get equipped with
actionable data through analytics before arriving on-site, if a
truck roll is still necessary."
About EXFO
EXFO develops smarter network test,
monitoring and analytics solutions for the world's leading
communications service providers, network equipment manufacturers
and webscale companies. Since 1985, we've worked side by side with
our customers in the lab, field, data center, boardroom and beyond
to pioneer essential technology and methods for each phase of the
network lifecycle. Our portfolio of test orchestration and
real-time 3D analytics solutions turns complex into simple and
delivers business-critical insights from the network, service and
subscriber dimensions. Most importantly, we help our customers
flourish in a rapidly transforming industry where "good enough"
testing, monitoring and analytics just aren't good enough
anymore—they never were for us, anyway. For more information, visit
EXFO.com and follow us on the EXFO Blog.
Specification sheet: www.exfo.com/en/products/skyran/
EXFO-P
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