VIAVI Expands SecurePNT Portfolio with Industry's First Edge Grandmaster Clock With 25G Precision Time Protocol and Multi-Orbit altGNSS Resiliency

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VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) has launched the EdgeGM™ 7000, a new Edge Grandmaster Clock that enhances its SecurePNT™ portfolio. The device features up to 25G Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and multi-orbit SecureTime altGNSS capabilities, designed to protect critical infrastructure operations worldwide.

The EdgeGM 7000 addresses vulnerabilities in GPS and GNSS signals that critical networks rely on for data synchronization. It offers multisource assurance by combining signals from various satellite constellations across MEO, GEO, and LEO orbits. The product comes in a compact half 19" wide and 1U height rack-mountable unit with scalable software options, allowing upgrades from 1/10G to 25G PTP through licensing.

The solution exceeds Level 4 PNT resiliency as specified in IEEE P1252 standard and includes PTP profiles for telecommunications, enterprise, and power industries. VIAVI will showcase the EdgeGM 7000 at MWC Barcelona from March 3-6, 2025.

Positive

• Launch of new EdgeGM 7000 product strengthening VIAVI's security solutions portfolio
• Product offers scalable software options allowing revenue from license upgrades
• Exceeds industry standard (Level 4 PNT resiliency)

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• None.

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Technology Infrastructure Analyst

VIAVI's EdgeGM 7000 launch marks a strategic pivot towards high-value infrastructure security solutions, addressing a critical market need as global PNT-related incidents surge. The timing is particularly significant given recent governmental mandates for enhanced critical infrastructure protection.

The product's architecture reveals a sophisticated business strategy: The scalable licensing model for features like 25G PTP upgrades and GNSS backup activation represents a shift toward recurring revenue streams, potentially improving VIAVI's margin profile and revenue predictability. This approach allows customers to start with basic functionality and scale up as needed, reducing initial capital expenditure barriers while maintaining long-term revenue potential.

Key technological differentiators include:

• Industry-leading Level 4 PNT resiliency certification
• Multi-orbit constellation support across MEO, GEO and LEO
• Flexible 1/10/25G PTP capabilities
• Compact form factor optimized for edge deployment

The market timing aligns with several macro trends:

• Increasing frequency of GPS jamming incidents in critical zones
• Growing adoption of 5G/6G networks requiring precise timing
• Expansion of AI data centers with stringent synchronization needs
• Rising regulatory focus on critical infrastructure resilience

This product launch positions VIAVI to capture growing demand in the PNT security market, particularly as industries like telecommunications, financial services and defense increase their infrastructure hardening investments. The scalable architecture and software-defined features should support strong margins while providing competitive differentiation in the timing solutions market.

CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today launched EdgeGM™ 7000, a highly resilient Edge Grandmaster Clock building on the industry-leading SecurePNT™ portfolio. EdgeGM 7000 offers up to 25G Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and multi-orbit SecureTime^SM altGNSS^SM for the most comprehensive assurance of Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) services used in critical infrastructure operations worldwide. This solution will be showcased during MWC Barcelona at VIAVI Stand 5A18 in Hall 5, from March 3 to 6, 2025.

Essential networks throughout the world – including 5G/6G telecommunications, AI hyperscale data centers, defense, public safety, transportation, aviation, energy and finance – rely on publicly available GPS and GNSS signals for efficient data synchronization based on timing and location. These vulnerable and single-source signals are occasionally unavailable or at risk of being jammed or spoofed, or satellites themselves can be attacked, with potentially catastrophic consequences. Governments around the world have begun mandating that critical infrastructure providers improve resilience of their networks through more responsible use of PNT services.

SecurePNT and SecureTime from VIAVI offer the most resilient timing in the industry, with multisource assurance combining signals from GNSS-dependent government and GNSS-independent commercial constellations across Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO), respectively. The EdgeGM 7000 integrates advanced and scalable resiliency and PTP speed capabilities in a compact half 19" wide and 1U height rack-mountable unit with scalable software options. For instance, it can be upgraded from 1/10G to 25G PTP with a simple license, and GNSS backup can be activated with an on-demand alternate GNSS GEO-L source license over the air. EdgeGM exceeds Level 4 PNT resiliency as specified in the IEEE P1252 standard. It also incorporates PTP profiles for multiple industries, including telecommunications, enterprise, power and more.

"The world has seen a steady rise in threats to critical infrastructure, including disruption to the Positioning, Navigation and Timing services that are so vital to secure operations," said Doug Russell, Senior Vice President, AvComm, VIAVI. "With the EdgeGM 7000, VIAVI is enhancing our portfolio to stay ahead of a rapidly evolving threat landscape, providing customers with the industry's most powerful features in a flexible and scalable architecture."

About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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FAQ

What are the key features of VIAVI's new EdgeGM 7000 product?

The EdgeGM 7000 features up to 25G Precision Time Protocol (PTP), multi-orbit SecureTime altGNSS capabilities, and offers multisource assurance combining signals from various satellite constellations. It comes in a compact form factor and includes scalable software options.

When will VIAVI (VIAV) showcase the EdgeGM 7000 at MWC Barcelona?

VIAVI will showcase the EdgeGM 7000 at MWC Barcelona at Stand 5A18 in Hall 5, from March 3 to 6, 2025.

What security standards does VIAVI's EdgeGM 7000 meet?

The EdgeGM 7000 exceeds Level 4 PNT resiliency as specified in the IEEE P1252 standard and incorporates PTP profiles for multiple industries including telecommunications, enterprise, and power.

How does VIAVI's EdgeGM 7000 address GNSS vulnerabilities?

The EdgeGM 7000 provides multisource assurance by combining signals from GNSS-dependent government and GNSS-independent commercial constellations across MEO, GEO, and LEO orbits, protecting against jamming, spoofing, and satellite attacks.

What upgrade options are available for VIAVI's EdgeGM 7000?

The EdgeGM 7000 can be upgraded from 1/10G to 25G PTP with a simple license, and GNSS backup can be activated with an on-demand alternate GNSS GEO-L source license over the air.