VIAVI Highlights Importance of Trusted Partner Collaboration in AI Era and Outlines Core Solution Areas for Communications and Networking at MWC Barcelona

Rhea-AI Summary

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) will demonstrate over 30 technology showcases at MWC Barcelona March 2-5, 2026, at booth 5B18. Key areas include AI data center, AIOps, 6G/AI-RAN, security and quantum-safe communications, mission-critical networks, and digital twin integration.

Daily live digital twin use cases run at 4:00 PM CET, and VIAVI will present its ePRTC360+ holdover clock capable of 100 ns accuracy in GNSS-denied environments.

Key Figures

Demonstrations at MWC: Over 30 demonstrations Solution areas: Five core areas Daily demo time: 4 PM CET +5 more

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Demonstrations at MWC Over 30 demonstrations AI data center, 6G, AI-RAN and security demos at MWC Barcelona 2026

Solution areas Five core areas Security, mission-critical comms, AI data center, AIOps, 6G / AI-RAN

Daily demo time 4 PM CET Live digital twin use case from the VIAVI stand each show day

Timing accuracy 100 ns accuracy ePRTC360+ holdover clock performance in GNSS-denied environments

Authorized shares 1,001,000,000 shares Authorized capital in shelf registration (1,000,000,000 common; 1,000,000 preferred)

Net revenue $369.3M Fiscal Q2 2026 net revenue, +36.4% year over year

GAAP net loss $48.1M Fiscal Q2 2026 reported GAAP net loss

Cash balance $772.1M Cash and equivalents at end of fiscal Q2 2026

Market Reality Check

Price: $26.30 Vol: Volume 3,371,032 is below...

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$26.30 Last Close

Volume Volume 3,371,032 is below 20-day average 5,541,144 (relative 0.61x). low

Technical Price $26.30 trades above 200-day MA $13.99 and 6.57% below 52-week high $28.15.

Peers on Argus

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Sector scanner flags a broader move: ONDS up 4.08% and AAOI up 1.66%, both aligning with VIAV’s upward bias and suggesting sector-wide AI/communications strength.

Previous AI Reports

5 past events · Latest: Mar 20 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 20	AI test solutions	Positive	-0.1%	Showcased new AI infrastructure test products and demos at OFC 2025.
Feb 25	MWC AI collaborations	Positive	-0.7%	Highlighted AI-RAN, 6G and open network collaborations at MWC Barcelona 2025.
Jan 15	AI RAN tool launch	Positive	+0.5%	Introduced TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator for large-scale RAN digital twins.
Sep 10	1.6T test launch	Positive	+2.3%	Unveiled ONE-1600 1.6Tb/s Ethernet testing for AI and HPC workloads.
Jun 10	6G & AI research	Positive	+0.7%	Presented 6G and AI research plus O-RAN and NTN test solutions at IEEE event.

Pattern Detected

AI-themed announcements have generally been positive but produced mixed price reactions, with small average gains and both aligned and divergent moves.

Recent Company History

Over recent AI-focused events, VIAVI has repeatedly highlighted test and measurement solutions for AI infrastructure, 6G, AI-RAN and high-speed Ethernet. Prior AI news around conferences and product launches saw modest average moves of about 0.53%, with both small gains and occasional declines. This announcement continues the pattern of showcasing AI, 6G and digital twin capabilities with ecosystem partners, extending the company’s positioning as an enabler of AI-era networking and testing rather than marking a discrete financial or regulatory inflection.

Historical Comparison

+0.5% avg move · Past AI-tagged conference and product showcases moved VIAV shares by an average of 0.53%, suggesting...

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Average Historical Move AI

Past AI-tagged conference and product showcases moved VIAV shares by an average of 0.53%, suggesting typically modest stock reactions to similar AI ecosystem announcements.

AI-related news has progressed from foundational 6G/AI research and conference demos to concrete products like AI RAN scenario generators and 1.6T Ethernet testing, expanding VIAVI’s AI-era test and digital twin portfolio.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf

Shelf Active

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2025-08-11

An effective automatic shelf registration (Form S-3ASR) dated August 11, 2025 allows Viavi and selling holders to issue various securities, including equity, debt, warrants and units, for general corporate purposes with broad managerial discretion.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement reinforces VIAVI’s role in the AI era by highlighting more than 30 demonstrations ...

Analysis

This announcement reinforces VIAVI’s role in the AI era by highlighting more than 30 demonstrations across AI data centers, security, mission-critical communications, AIOps and 6G/AI-RAN at MWC Barcelona. It extends a multi-year pattern of AI-focused test and digital twin solutions showcased at major industry events. Investors may track how these capabilities translate into revenue, monitor use of the effective S-3ASR, and watch future product and customer updates around AI infrastructure.

Key Terms

digital twin, aiops, non-terrestrial network (ntn), gnss-denied

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digital twin technical

"live digital twin use case demonstration from the stand each day at 4 PM CET"

A digital twin is a live virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system that mirrors real-world behavior using data and models so users can test changes, predict problems, and measure performance without touching the real thing. For investors, digital twins matter because they can lower maintenance costs, speed product development, improve uptime and reliability, and make future cash flows and risks easier to forecast — like using a flight simulator to safely train and tune a real airplane.

aiops technical

"demonstrations across security and quantum-safe communications, mission-critical communications, AIOps, the AI data center"

AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations) uses machine learning and data analysis to monitor, detect, and resolve problems in an organization’s technology systems automatically. It matters to investors because it can cut downtime and operating costs, speed up fixes, and make digital products more reliable—similar to an autopilot that notices and corrects issues before they disrupt service, which can protect revenue and reduce operational risk.

non-terrestrial network (ntn) technical

"Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) testing and performance verification"

A non-terrestrial network (NTN) is a communications system that uses satellites, high-altitude platforms, or other airborne stations instead of—or in addition to—ground-based towers to deliver voice, data and internet services. Think of it as adding balloons or satellites to a city’s cell towers so coverage reaches remote, maritime or disaster-hit areas; for investors, NTNs create new markets, change hardware and spectrum needs, and can shift competitive dynamics in telecom and IoT sectors.

gnss-denied technical

"maintain 100 ns accuracy in GNSS-denied environments, will also be on display."

GNSS-denied describes situations where devices or operations cannot receive signals from satellite navigation systems like GPS, either because signals are blocked, jammed, spoofed or otherwise unavailable. For investors, it signals a need for alternative technologies or safeguards—like inertial sensors, local beacons or mapping systems—because businesses that rely on satellite positioning (drones, ships, autonomous vehicles, network timing) may face service disruption, safety risks, or added costs to stay resilient.

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Over 30 demonstrations across AI data center, security and quantum safe, mission-critical communications, AIOps, 6G and AI-RAN to be showcased at stand 5B18

CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) has announced its demonstration lineup for Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026, which takes place March 2-5. At VIAVI's booth 5B18, VIAVI will showcase its latest network testing, automation and intelligence solutions, with technology demonstrations across security and quantum-safe communications, mission-critical communications, AIOps, the AI data center, and 6G / AI-RAN.

"Networks, AI, security, wireless, photonics and sensing have all previously been separate domains, but they are now converging into a single, tightly coupled system," said Sameh Yamany, Chief Technology Officer, VIAVI. "This convergence is redefining how networks and critical infrastructure must be designed, validated and protected in these AI-first environments. At MWC, we reflect this new reality. Testing is shifting from components to validating and optimizing behavior, trust and resilience at scale."

VIAVI will also host a live digital twin use case demonstration from the stand each day at 4 PM CET, which will highlight how all solution areas featured at the booth integrate into a complete end-to-end digital twin.

More than 30 demonstrations across five core solution areas will be featured at the VIAVI booth. These include deep dives into the digital twin technologies required to train AI-RAN algorithms for 6G, AI data center scale up / scale out validation, assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT), Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) testing and performance verification, and optimization for PQC/QKD. VIAVI's new ePRTC360+™, the only non-Cesium holdover clock to maintain 100 ns accuracy in GNSS-denied environments, will also be on display.

As technology domains converge, partnerships become even more critical. In collaboration with more than 20 partner organizations, VIAVI will highlight additional demonstrations, including Agentic AI-RAN digital twins, ray-tracing-based lab testing of real-world UE behavior and ISAC applications for disaster monitoring. These collaborators include the AI-RAN Alliance, Amphenol, AWS, Calnex, Ericsson, GlobalLogic, Infosys, ITRI, Nokia, NVIDIA, R Systems, Rohde & Schwarz and more.

About VIAVI
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical technologies. Our test, monitoring, assurance, and resilient position, navigation and timing solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace, railway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop and advance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and automotive end markets.

Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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FAQ

What will VIAV showcase at MWC Barcelona March 2-5, 2026?

VIAV will showcase over 30 demonstrations across AI data center, AIOps, 6G/AI-RAN, security, and quantum-safe communications. According to the company, exhibits include digital twin use cases, mission-critical communications, APNT, NTN testing, and the ePRTC360+ holdover clock.

When and where will VIAV host live digital twin demonstrations at MWC 2026?

VIAV will host live digital twin demonstrations each day at 4:00 PM CET at booth 5B18. According to the company, the sessions integrate all solution areas into an end-to-end digital twin showing validation and orchestration across AI-RAN and data center workflows.

What is the ePRTC360+ being shown by VIAV at MWC and why does it matter?

The ePRTC360+ is presented as a non-Cesium holdover clock maintaining 100 ns accuracy in GNSS-denied environments. According to the company, it supports assured timing for APNT and mission-critical networks where GNSS may be unavailable or disrupted.

Which partners are collaborating with VIAV on demonstrations at MWC Barcelona 2026?

VIAV is collaborating with more than 20 partner organizations, including AWS, Ericsson, Nokia, NVIDIA, Rohde & Schwarz, and others. According to the company, partners contribute Agentic AI-RAN digital twins, ray-tracing lab tests, and ISAC applications for disaster monitoring.

How does VIAV describe the role of testing and validation for AI-first networks at MWC?

VIAV says testing is shifting from components to validating behavior, trust, and resilience at scale for AI-first networks. According to the company, demonstrations focus on end-to-end validation of AI-RAN algorithms, scale-up data center validation, PQC/QKD optimization, and NTN performance verification.