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Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has secured U.S. antitrust clearance for its acquisition of Spirent Communications through a consent decree with the Department of Justice. As part of the agreement, Keysight and Spirent will divest Spirent's high-speed ethernet, network security, and channel emulation business lines to VIAVI Solutions or another DOJ-approved buyer. This divestment expands upon the previously announced March 2025 agreement through an amendment adding the channel emulation business line. The acquisition is expected to close during Keysight's fiscal third quarter ending July 31, 2025, pending remaining regulatory approvals, particularly from China's State Administration for Market Regulation, and other customary closing conditions. The divestment sale is anticipated to complete shortly after the acquisition becomes effective.

SpotOn has launched the Omni Edition GPS Collar, a next-generation dog collar featuring extended battery life, improved tracking, and universal cellular connectivity. The company, founded in 2015 and known for its innovative GPS containment technology, aims to provide pet owners with a reliable and seamless outdoor experience.

CEO Paul Mangano highlighted the enhanced simplicity and accuracy of the new collar. Independent testing by Spirent confirmed that SpotOn products are significantly more accurate and consistent than leading competitors, with up to 11x more accurate location tracking and 6x more consistent warning signals.

The Omni Edition GPS Collar is available for purchase at $999 on SpotOn's website.

Spirent Communications plc has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to pre-certify third-party network functions for the Azure Operator Nexus platform. The Spirent Landslide testing solution will ensure interoperability of these functions, critical for 5G service deployments. The Azure Operator Nexus combines North American Tier-1 network cloud capabilities with Azure’s security and AI tools. This collaboration is aimed at enhancing operator competitiveness and service delivery. Spirent’s technology will support individual cloud-native function validations as part of an end-to-end system.

Spirent Communications plc (LSE: SPT) announced that NTT DOCOMO is utilizing its technology for testing in the 5G Open RAN Ecosystem (OREC). This collaboration aims to ensure multi-vendor interoperability and performance in Open RAN deployments. Doug Roberts, General Manager at Spirent, emphasized the importance of validation for operators amid the complexity of O-RAN technology. NTT DOCOMO's Sadayuki Abeta highlighted the need for rigorous testing of independent O-RAN functions. Spirent's comprehensive solutions cater to the unique challenges of O-RAN testing, thus fostering confidence in 5G implementations.

Spirent Communications plc (LSE: SPT) released its fourth annual 5G Outlook Report, analyzing over 800 global 5G engagements from 2022. The report highlights key trends in 5G development and potential revenue-generating applications. Promising services include Fixed Wireless Access with speeds up to 900Mbps, Mobile gaming, and Multi-access edge computing. The findings underline the necessity for service providers to enhance application performance and capitalize on new revenue streams despite inflation pressures. Spirent projects over 100 commercial 5G Core deployments by 2024, indicating gradual advancement in the sector.

Spirent Communications (LSE: SPT) and Anritsu have partnered to offer a comprehensive portfolio of O-RAN testing solutions, addressing critical compliance, performance, and interoperability challenges in the Open RAN ecosystem. The collaboration aims to support O-RAN component suppliers, system integrators, and carriers by providing unified testing solutions. Spirent emphasizes its capability to emulate all nodes for real-time network communication, while Anritsu focuses on RF verification and conformance testing. Together, they aim to streamline the adoption of Open RAN technologies, enhancing market readiness and addressing interoperability issues.

Spirent Communications has expanded its portfolio with the release of end-to-end, O-DU, and RIC testing, completing its O-RAN testing solutions. This enhances the company’s offerings, ensuring robust multi-vendor interoperability and performance testing, crucial for the adoption of Open RAN technologies. Spirent's solutions include comprehensive test libraries and automated testing methodologies, aiming to simplify the complex testing requirements of 5G networks. Noteworthy clients, like Mavenir, praise Spirent for their real-time emulation capabilities, vital for pre-deployment success. This development positions Spirent favorably in the growing 5G market.

Spirent Communications plc has launched the compact M1 Appliance, designed to enhance testing for Ethernet and Automotive Ethernet technologies. This innovative platform accelerates time to market for small to medium-scale users, offering higher reliability and density with up to eight network interface card slots. Key benefits include a smaller footprint for efficient lab use, cost-effective solutions for specific performance needs, and improved customer experience through easy manageability. Target applications encompass network traffic, broadband testing, SDN validation, and automotive hardware-in-the-loop systems, supporting speeds from 10M to 10G.