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Colt DCS: 117MW data centre expansion in Germany
Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS) has announced plans to develop four new data centres in Germany.  The four facilities will consist of Frankfurt 4 & 5 and Berlin 1 & 2. The two Frankfurt data centres will be built on an 18-acre site and provide a combined 63MW, while the Berlin data centres will be constructed on a 9.5-acre site and provide a total 54MW of IT capacity. Colt DCS is targeting first phase RFS (ready for service) at Frankfurt 4 and Berlin 1 by the end of 2028, with renewable power contracts already secured. The new data centres will add 117MW to Colt DCS’ capacity in Germany, bringing its total in-country capacity to 176MW.The acquisitions in Frankfurt and Berlin, reinforce Colt DCS’ commitment to digital infrastructure in Germany, and represents a €2 billion investment in its economy.  The move strengthens Colt DCS’ position in the Frankfurt market, which continues to be one of Europe’s leading data centre hubs. Berlin has emerged as a secondary market, driven by Germany’s digital transformation and increasing demand for cloud and AI services.  The new facilities will be designed to Colt DCS’ Global Reference Design (GRD) which can cater for both traditional cloud and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, powering racks up to 130kW. To accommodate this, the design flexibly supports cooling by traditional air, direct liquid-to-chip and hybrid approaches.Each new Colt DCS data centre in Germany will be constructed in line with environmental and sustainability policies using several low embodied carbon principles. This includes the installation of low Global Warming Potential (GWP) cooling chillers, reducing water waste for cooling, and building the structure with minimal steel and concrete usage.  Waste heat from all sites will be reused by the local councils for district heating. A fifth of the site areas will be reserved as green space, and the building roofs will feature a mixture of photovoltaic solar panels and planted vegetation. Gert-Uwe Mende, Lord Mayor of Wiesbaden, says, “Wiesbaden is an attractive business location, and artificial intelligence is an absolutely future-oriented topic. I am therefore very pleased that Colt DCS has chosen the Landeshauptstadt (capital of the state of Hessen) as the site for its new data centre.”Niclas Sanfridsson, CEO of Colt DCS, says, "The continued growth in digital services has created strong demand for hyperscale data centres in Germany. Our acquisitions in Frankfurt and Berlin are a testament to our commitment to Europe’s largest economy. We are proud to contribute to the growth of the local community and remain a trusted partner for our customers worldwide. These new sites will not only enhance our capacity to serve the increasing needs of cloud and AI workloads but also reinforce our dedication to sustainability and innovation in the data centre industry."

STT GDC India launches AI-ready campus in Kolkata, India
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India) (STT GDC India) is set to revolutionise the data centre landscape in Eastern India with the launch of its state-of-the-art AI-ready campus in New Town, Kolkata, India. Spanning 5.59 acres, this next-generation campus is engineered to support the growing demands of AI computing with high-density rack configurations, advanced cooling systems, and a scalable, modular design. It aligns with the larger economic goals of the country to promote digitally enabled growth and broaden access to sustainable digital infrastructure. The new age data centre facility has earned the prestigious TIA-942 Rated-3 Design certification, underscoring its commitment to world-class infrastructure and reliability. The campus provides a significant boost to digital infrastructure creation in the eastern part of the country with scalable capacity of up to 25MW in terms of overall IT load. It incorporates forward-thinking power architecture with an N+2C design for reliability and a radial N+N configuration for main power incomers, ensuring dedicated feeder availability. The campus utilises TYPE-TESTED Compact Substations and LV DGs, setting new standards in power reliability and efficiency. Bimal Khandelwal, CEO of STT GDC India, says, "This expansion is a gateway to accelerating AI innovation in Eastern India. Our Kolkata campus is specifically designed to support the burgeoning AI ecosystem, from startups developing local language AI models to enterprises deploying large language models. The facility’s high-performance computing capabilities and low-latency connectivity will empower organisations to build and deploy AI solutions that drive digital transformation across sectors”. The facility is built with a concurrently maintainable infrastructure ensuring zero Single Points of Failure (SPOF). It boasts a modular design with flexibility for liquid cooling technologies, supporting the next generation of high-performance computing workloads. The Kolkata data centre prioritises sustainability with a low-PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) cooling design, incorporating water conservation techniques through closed-loop cooling, rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse. The facility also employs low-GWP refrigerants to reduce carbon footprint, reinforcing STT GDC India's commitment to environmental responsibility. Having launched in March 2025, this Kolkata facility expands STT GDC India's nationwide footprint to 30 data centres across 10 cities with a total IT load capacity of 400MW. Its strategic location in New Town’s Silicon Valley positions it as a crucial hub for AI development, serving enterprises, hyperscale cloud service providers and government organisations. This investment aligns with India's growing focus on artificial intelligence and the increasing demand for AI-ready digital infrastructure. The facility will support diverse AI-driven initiatives, from natural language processing in regional languages to computer vision applications in manufacturing and healthcare, ensuring high reliability, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Raxio lands $100m to expand sub-Saharan African data centres
Raxio Group has signed an agreement for $100 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to accelerate Raxio’s expansion of data centres to power key technologies like AI, cloud computing and digital financial services – critical enablers of African economic growth and digital inclusion. The debt funding from IFC will help Raxio double its deployment of high-quality colocation data centres within three years, addressing growing demand in underserved markets across the continent. The company is developing a Sub-Saharan African regional data centre platform in countries including Ethiopia, Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania and Angola. Raxio is committed to bridging Africa’s digital divide by introducing Tier III-certified, carrier-neutral, and secure data services to markets that have been overlooked by other providers. With a focus on high-growth areas, the company is tapping into regions with significant economic potential to unlock new opportunities across the continent. “Raxio’s business model shows how digital infrastructure can empower businesses, governments and communities to thrive in the digital economy,” says Sarvesh Suri, IFC Regional Industry Director, Infrastructure and Natural Resources in Africa. “This partnership between Raxio and IFC is set to strengthen Africa’s digital ecosystem and catalyse further investments and regional integration, building a more inclusive and sustainable future.” “This funding from IFC is a powerful endorsement of Raxio’s vision and operational excellence,” says Robert Skjødt, CEO of Raxio Group. “It will allow us to bring critical infrastructure to the regions that need it most and attract further investment as we continue to grow. Together with our other partners, we’re building the foundation for Africa’s digital future and setting new benchmarks for sustainability.” Raxio’s facilities are designed for 24/7 reliability, ensuring uninterrupted service even during maintenance or unforeseen disruptions. The company integrates renewable energy solutions to minimise its environmental footprint and uses innovative energy-efficient equipment to reduce electricity and water consumption for cooling in several of its countries of operation. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Raxio’s Kinshasa facility is poised to meet growing demand for data services in one of Africa’s largest and fastest-growing urban centres. In Côte d’Ivoire, Raxio is establishing a digital hub to serve Francophone West Africa, connecting regional markets and facilitating cross-border trade. These efforts are empowering local businesses and integrating them into the global digital economy.

Data centre market set for unprecedented growth
Knight Frank, the global real estate adviser, has published its global data centres report, revealing a surge in market expansion - with a projected 46% increase in data centre capacity worldwide by 2027. This equates to an additional 20,828 megawatts (MW). This rapid growth, which has the potential to expand 177% by 2030, is underpinned by a substantial capital expenditure of £229 billion over the forecast period, reflecting the intensifying demand for digital infrastructure to support AI, cloud computing, and enterprise digital transformation. Following a 36% drop in data centre transaction volumes in 2023 due to global interest rate hikes, the market rebounded in 2024, surging 118% to £24.5 billion across single-asset purchases, portfolio acquisitions, redevelopment opportunities, and development site sales. Globally, the average real estate transaction value in the data sector space was £59 million in 2024, up 15% on the average transaction price in 2023, and up 44% on the pre-Covid transactions value average in 2019. Since 2019, average transaction value has grown at a compound-annual-growth-rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. Regional growth highlights • North America remains the dominant global market, with 11,638 MW in new capacity, reflecting a 54% growth rate and a staggering £128 billion in capital being deployed to support this expected growth. The region benefits from a combination of homegrown hyperscale dominance, increasing enterprise colocation demand, and strategic expansion into emerging secondary markets. • Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) is set to expand by 4,529 MW (44%), requiring a £49.8 billion investment. European markets are experiencing a shift towards secondary hubs such as Milan and Madrid, primarily driven by power constraints in core markets like Frankfurt and London. • Asia-Pacific (APAC) is forecast to see a 4,174 MW (32%) increase, supported by a £45.9 billion investment. APAC remains a highly diverse market, with significant development in both established hubs like Tokyo and emerging locations such as Johor, Malaysia, where hyperscalers seek alternative expansion opportunities. Key markets driving expansion • Ashburn, USA: The world’s largest data centre hub will grow by 2,428 MW (58%), backed by £26.7 billion targeting this market. Despite power availability challenges, Northern Virginia remains the principal destination for hyperscalers and colocation providers. • Phoenix, USA: One of the fastest-growing markets, with a 126% surge (1,109 MW), attracting £12.2 billion in investment. The city’s appeal is fuelled by its scalable land options, business-friendly environment, and strong connectivity infrastructure. • London, UK: Retaining its status as a leading European data centre market, London is set to expand by 480 MW (36%), with £5.3 billion of investment. However, ongoing power constraints in established submarkets is encouraging development in outer London and secondary UK cities. • Milan, Italy: The standout European market with a remarkable 168% growth rate (310 MW), requiring £3.4 billion in investment. Milan’s rise is indicative of a broader shift in European data centre expansion towards new, less congested hubs. • Tokyo, Japan: A key APAC hub, poised for a 25% increase (295 MW) attracting £3.2 billion. Japan’s strategic location, stable power grid, and increasing demand for cloud services continue to drive growth. • Johor, Malaysia: Emerging as a major data centre hotspot with an 85% growth rate (335 MW), underpinned by £3.7 billion in investment. Johor’s proximity to Singapore, combined with attractive incentives, is establishing it as a viable alternative for hyperscale expansion. Stephen Beard, Global Head of Data Centres at Knight Frank, explains, “The global data centre industry is undergoing rapid transformation, with hyperscaler and colocation providers prioritising markets that offer access to power, robust connectivity, and a favourable regulatory environment. We’re increasingly seeing sustainability considerations shaping investment strategies, with an increasing focus on renewable energy adoption and energy-efficient design. “Real estate investors and developers are positioning themselves to capitalise on this demand, with an emphasis on acquiring strategically located land and securing long-term power agreements. “As global capital races to capture the next wave of digital infrastructure growth, the competition for prime development sites, particularly in power-constrained locations, will intensify. Industry stakeholders must navigate regulatory complexities, power availability concerns, and sustainability requirements to remain competitive in this high-growth sector. “Operators, investors, policymakers, and partners, each have a role to play in shaping this future. The task ahead is to build infrastructure that not only supports innovation, but also safeguards sustainability, security, and equity.” For more from Knight Frank, click here.

Riello UPS expands Multi Power2 modular series
Critical power protection specialist, Riello UPS, has announced an extension to its ultra-high efficiency modular range Multi Power2. The uninterruptible power supply manufacturer adds to its existing 500 kW MP2 UPS with a 300 kW version, along with a trio of 600 kW cabinets. The expansion increases the flexibility of the range, which is aimed at small to medium-sized data centres and other similarly mission critical applications. The additional units deliver all the series’ key benefits, including ultra-high efficiency of 98.1% in online double conversion mode, risk-free ‘pay as you grow’ scalability, a robust design that eliminates any single point of failure, and hot-swappable 3U 67 kW power modules that ensure downtime-free maintenance. Multi Power2 incorporates advanced silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors that significantly reduce energy losses and heat generation, delivering data centre operators robust and reliable performance whilst lowering their operating costs, cooling requirements, and carbon emissions. The extended MP2 range now incorporates: • MP2 300 – up to five power modules for a maximum of 300 kW, features bottom cable entry and an integrated manual bypass switch;• MP2 500 – up to eight power modules for a maximum of 500 kW, features top cable entry, an integrated manual bypass switch, and air filters as standard;• MP2 600 – up to nine power modules for a maximum of 600 kW, available with or without switches and a choice of front-to-back or front-to-top ventilation. Up to four UPS can be installed in parallel, meaning the MP2 can protect up to 2,400 kW in a single system. As well as the expanded MP2, the complete Multi Power2 range also incorporates the popular Multi Power2 Scalable (M2S) innovation (which comes in 1,000 kW, 1,250 kW and 1,600 kW versions), and is designed with the needs of modern data centres in mind, as it can handle the rapid load fluctuations typically associated with AI load profiles. By connecting four M2S UPS in parallel, it can protect up to 6,400 kW. Leo Craig, Managing Director of Riello UPS, comments, “With this exciting expansion of the Multi Power range, we are addressing the data centre industry’s growing focus on energy saving practices for a more sustainable future. “By combining market-leading efficiency of 98.1% and flexibility in terms of power ratings and cabinets with a reduced carbon footprint and total cost of ownership, we are delivering data centres proven results without compromising on power continuity or performance.” For more from Riello UPS, click here.

Nokia recognised by Gartner for its data centre switching
Nokia has been named by Gartner as a Visionary in the 2025 Magic Quadrant for Data Centre Switching. Based on specific criteria established by the research organisation, Nokia is cited for overall 'Completeness of Vision' and 'Ability to Execute'. At a time when data centres must power new innovations such as AI in addition to their existing application workloads, these modern environments require reliability, ease of operation and energy efficiency. The Nokia data centre switching portfolio includes the 7220 and 7250 IXR data switching platforms, Service Router (SR) Linux network operating system, and the Event-Driven Automation (EDA) management platform. Nokia also provides support for Community SONiC-based data centre switching solutions. With a design that focuses on reliability and ease-of-use, the Nokia portfolio enables seamless connectivity and high performance to support business-critical data centre workloads and applications, including AI. Automation enables Nokia customers to make network operations simple and predictable, and adaptability ensures easy introduction into existing customer ecosystems, environments and processes. The portfolio also provides support for higher interface speeds that now push to 400 GbE, 800 GbE and beyond. In parallel, Nokia has a 4.7/5 star rating on Gartner Peer Insights in data centre switching based on 15 overall reviews as of 2 April 2025. Based on customer experience and product capabilities, the review platform aggregates user feedback. “They provide great solutions addressing some of the key issues such as Networking for AI workloads, Data Centre Gateway and Interconnect,” notes a Director of IT Services in response to what they like most about the product. Another reviewer on Gartner Peer Insights, a Senior Network Engineer, referenced the Nokia solution’s “Model driven CLI automation support and stability of the underlying OS” and commented, “Excellent software features available compared to other vendors using similar merchant silicon.” Michael Bushong, Vice President of Data Center, Nokia, remarks, “The data centre market is hot right now, and it can be hard to separate hype from facts, theory from practice. We believe independent assessments such as the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Centre Switching help. Nokia is one of a few suppliers with a compelling vision of where data centre networking ought to go. And we aren’t alone in thinking this. Microsoft, Nscale, Kyndryl, Lenovo and more agree. If you need reliability and automated operations, Nokia simply has to be considered.” Magic Quadrant reports are a culmination of rigorous, fact-based research in specific markets, providing a wide-angle view of the relative positions of providers in markets where growth is high and provider differentiation is distinct. Providers are positioned into four quadrants: Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries and Niche Players. The research enables companies to get the most from market analysis in alignment with their unique business and technology needs. For more from Nokia, click here.

AlgoSec publishes State of Network Security Report
Global cyber security expert, AlgoSec, has released its annual The State of Network Security Report. The report provides a comprehensive and objective, vendor-agnostic analysis of today’s network security landscape by identifying key market trends, highlighting in-demand solutions and technologies, and detailing the most popular strategies being adopted by security professionals. The report identifies significant shifts in cloud platform adoption, deployment of firewalls and Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN), as well as Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) implementation and AI. Based on comparative findings from 2024 and 2025, AlgoSec’s research includes responses from security, network and cloud professionals across 28 countries and evaluates market leaders including Cisco, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Check Point, Palo Alto Networks and more. Key findings from the report include: • Security visibility gaps are driving a shift in security management - 71% of security teams struggle with visibility, which is delaying threat detection and response. The lack of insight into application connectivity, security policies and dependencies are proving to be a significant risk.• Multi-cloud and cloud firewalls are now standard – Businesses continue to adopt multi-cloud environments, with Azure becoming the most widely used platform in 2025.• Firewall and SD-WAN adoption grow despite complexity – Multi-vendor strategies make firewall deployment more challenging. In terms of customer base, Palo Alto Networks took the lead, but Fortinet’s NGFW is gaining traction. SD-WAN adoption jumped, with Fortinet rising from 19.1% in 2024 to 25.8% in 2025.• Zero-trust and SASE gain momentum – Zero-trust awareness is at an all-time high, with 56% of businesses fully or partially implementing it; though 20% are still in the learning phase. SASE adoption is also growing, with Zscaler leading at 35%, while Netskope has gained 15% market share.• AI and automation are reshaping security – AI-driven security tools are improving real-time threat detection, but implementation and privacy concerns remain a challenge. Automation is now critical, with application connectivity automation ranked as the top priority for minimising risk and downtime. “As businesses expand their digital footprints across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, securing network infrastructure has become a top challenge,” says Eran Shiff, VP of Product at AlgoSec. “We are seeing a major shift toward automation, orchestration and risk mitigation as key security priorities. Adoption of SD-WAN and SASE continues to rise, while awareness of AI-driven security and zero-trust principles is stronger than ever.” The full report can be accessed by clicking here. For more from AlgoSec, click here.

Northern Data Group and Gcore announce strategic partnership
Northern Data has announced that it has signed a commercial partnership agreement with Gcore, a global edge AI, cloud, network, and security technologies provider to large enterprise clients. The commercial partnership will provide combined AI as a Service and AI delivery and networking technologies to enterprise clients and model developers. Furthermore, the partnership establishes the Intelligence Delivery Network (IDN), a distributed global network that boasts 180 points of presence, more than 200 Tbps of network capacity, and over 14,000 peering partners; combined with Northern Data’s position as one of Europe’s largest GPU infrastructure providers. The IDN is designed to enable the low-latency and secure delivery of AI workloads at the edge, a critical driver for the wider adoption of AI inferencing applications. The AI inferencing market is expected to grow to $169 billion by 2032, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. The IDN will be powered by Northern Data’s existing infrastructure and Gcore’s Everywhere Inference software and networking architecture. Through the combined infrastructure and software stack, customers will be enabled by a powerful vertically integrated toolkit of AI innovations, including Managed Kubernetes and an AI model library. The technology supports the deployment of both open source and custom-built AI models. Northern Data and Gcore’s combined offering will be delivered with just a few clicks through an on-demand and simple-to-deploy architecture, offering clients real-time access to this full-stack solution and allowing Northern Data and Gcore to fully maximise the utilisation of its infrastructure. Additionally, the partnership will seek to deploy AI solutions globally, retain enterprise grade security and data protection and sovereignty, and optimise infrastructure resourcing. Aroosh Thillainathan, Founder and CEO, Northern Data Group, comments, “We are combining Northern Data’s heritage of HPC and data centre infrastructure expertise with Gcore’s software innovation and engineering expertise, allowing us to accelerate our vision of delivering software-enabled AI infrastructure across a globally distributed compute network. This is an inflection point where the use of AI solutions is evolving rapidly, and we believe that this partnership will form a key part of the next phase of AI adoption.” Andre Reitenbach, CEO, Gcore, adds, Partnering with Northern Data will provide Gcore and our enterprise customers access to one of the largest liquid-cooled GPU clusters and significant data centre capacity worldwide. This collaboration supports Gcore’s mission to connect the world to AI anywhere and anytime with low latency, leveraging cutting-edge infrastructure to power the next generation of AI-driven applications.” For more from Gcore, click here.

Datadog unveils plans for data centre in Australia
Datadog, a monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, today announced plans for a new data centre to be located in Australia. The data centre instance, which will be built on AWS, will be Datadog’s first in Australia and adds to existing locations in North America, Asia, Europe and AWS GovCloud. The Australian data centre will store and process data locally, creating sovereign capacity to help Datadog’s customers meet local privacy and security requirements and preferences. Datadog currently works with more than 1,000 organisations in Australia and New Zealand. This includes companies in the banking and financial services, retail and ecommerce, software-as-a-service and technology industries, with public sector, healthcare and higher education representing key expansion verticals. “As the ANZ Chief Technology Officer at Flight Centre Corporate, I am watching Datadog unite our entire technology ecosystem into a single pane of glass - transforming us from reactive to proactive and elevating outcomes for every level of the business,” says Grant Currey, Chief Technology Officer, Corporate ANZ at Flight Centre Travel Group. “With Datadog’s end-to-end observability, we can detect and address service quality across multiple business units. Ensuring we are proactively resolving issues before they become business critical for us,” adds Lisa Tobin, Group Executive, Technology at SEEK. “Australia is a high-priority market for Datadog; we already have a strong employee base in-region and aim to create new jobs across various practices this year,” explains Rob Thorne, Vice President for Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) at Datadog. “Datadog has experienced surging demand in Australia and New Zealand. Analysts forecast IT spend will reach AUD $147 billion [£70.7bn] this year, with cyber security, generative AI and cloud services to receive significant attention. We are poised to support this appetite for advanced digital capabilities across the private sector, alongside the Australian Government’s ambitions to become a top three digital government.” “We continue to invest in Australia and New Zealand, with the recent opening of our Melbourne office and the expansion of our teams there, as well as in Sydney and Auckland,” notes Yanbing Li, Chief Product Officer at Datadog. “Australian companies are innovating rapidly and rely on Datadog to support their continued cloud investments, digital transformations and AI projects. For businesses in highly regulated industries like healthcare and financial services, hosting data locally is critical - a need we’re addressing with this new data centre.” All existing Datadog products will be available with the new data centre, which is expected to open in the middle of this year. For more from Datadog, click here.

Huber+Suhner unveils new lab automation solution
Telecommunications carriers can now step away from time-consuming manual testing and benefit from an automated lab landscape for their networks, thanks to a new advanced lab automation solution from Huber+Suhner featuring optical circuit switching and RF-over-Fibre (RFoF). Replacing traditional coaxial interconnected and manually controlled labs, the innovation integrates fibre connectivity and optical circuit switching technologies to provide an automated, transparent and user-configurable fibre layer. For transport and core network labs, an optical circuit switch allows for flexible connection and measurement of optical network components in a test environment. The POLATIS optical circuit switch, featuring patented DirectLight beam-steering technology, enables continuous testing of multiple devices remotely, eliminating the need for physical presence and manual re-patching. This not only reduces labour costs but also frees up time. For RAN labs, RFoF modules can be deployed to convert signals from RAN radios into fibre optic signals which enables much greater transmission distances with significantly lower losses from Device Under Test (DUT) to test equipment. The optical circuit switching can then be utilised in the same way as with transport and core network labs. The high performance opto-electrical conversion ensures minimal impact on measurement results and provides bidirectionality for both the optical and the RF domains. As a result, an automated fibre optic network layer for device testing can be configured or reconfigured in seconds rather than hours or days, allowing customers to meet challenging test cycle turnaround times. “Carriers are under intense pressure to rapidly test and deliver enhanced network services, while validating new equipment,” says Claudia Bartholdi, Market Manager, Huber+Suhner. “The longer it takes to certify new equipment and services through manual operations, the further a business gets from increasing revenue and competitiveness. Through our end-to-end solution, we can ensure high reproducibility, traceability and increased efficiency, alongside a faster time to market.” Regression, feature and interoperability testing are all key procedures for carriers. Regression testing ensures software releases do not impact the existing functionality of a network but may require thousands of individual tests that must be run in cascaded sequences. Carriers must also look to enhance network performance and user experience, which requires new features like network slicing, while ensuring any new equipment, elements or interfaces within a network function according to predefined standards and can coexist in a network. The lab automation innovation for carriers enhances these procedures. For regression testing, it drastically reduces the time for test set-up and operation to introduce new software releases quickly and efficiently. It can also be implemented to allow agile feature testing, helping to verify that the new functionalities will work on an end-to-end basis before they are introduced into the live network. For interoperability testing, the innovation simplifies the testing of virtual RANs, as well as open standard software and hardware, to ensure all network elements work together effectively. “By automating test processes, labs can also share expensive equipment and reconfigure tests remotely and immediately,” Claudia continues. “Using readily available tools, resources can now be securely shared between labs dedicated to different elements of the network without conflict, quickening the testing process.” For more from Huber+Suhner, click here.



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