VIAVI Solutions Inc. announced on July 2, 2025, that it has added colocation capability to its VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN (VALOR) facility. This expansion addresses the increased demand for comprehensive testing from Open RAN customers. Located in Chandler, Arizona, VALOR is funded by the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (PWSCIF).
As an alternative to its on-demand customer labs, VALOR's colocation model offers more flexibility and capacity, allowing customers to access the lab for longer periods and conduct comprehensive testing throughout the product lifecycle with a semi-permanent setup. Network data in the lab is segregated using VLANs to ensure secure, isolated environments for each customer's testing requirements, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity.
Erik Probstfield, Senior Director, VALOR, VIAVI, stated that with two available engagement models, VALOR can now service both vendors seeking specific tests during development and those requiring longer-term, comprehensive end-to-end and scalable testing. This colocation framework builds upon the NTIA PWSCIF model, acting as a force multiplier where federal spending catalyzes additional private industry investment, accelerating the development of open, secure wireless ecosystems.
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