Oleg Khaykin, CEO it all began in a garage with two technicians and their passion for building radios. Little did they know that their humble venture, VIAVI Solutions (founded initially as Wandel and Goltermann) will emerge as one of the largest suppliers of electronic test and measurement equipment. Having pioneered the first-of-its-kind scalable test systems for validating 5G network performance, today VIAVI is considered a major driver behind the successful delivery of fibre-intensive 5G networks. From the world’s largest mobile operators, enterprise network and application providers to contractors, VIAVI empowers both government and private entities alike to deploy, maintain, optimize, and evolve the most complex and powerful networks on the planet. The company has not only rich experience to fall back on but also a global presence in over 60 countries and a strong bench of experts driving the company forward. At the helm of VIAVI is President and CEO of the company, Oleg Khaykin who brings over three decades of experience and has held leadership positions in several top-notch technology companies.

Redefining Network Test and Monitoring

VIAVI's main areas of expertise include network test and certification, network performance management, network visibility, analytics and intelligence, fibre testing, and much more. Under network test and certification, the company is renowned for its rugged and portable, cloud-enabled hardware portfolio called CellAdvisor that allows firms to monitor RF conditions remotely, 24/7. For example, while CellAdvisor 5G is the ideal field port able solution for validating all aspects of a 5G cell site, the CellAdvisor RF Analyzer combines the functionality of spectrum analysis and cable and antenna analysis, covering all needs of the physical layer of cellular networks.

Keeping in mind that increasing market competition demands that networks deliver higher-speed, high-quality applications, VIAVI's complete range of fibre test solutions reduce the complexity around new network architectures. Currently, fibre optics supports much of the world’s internet, phone and television data transmission. As these networks continue to expand and user load continues to increase, the development of standardized fibre testing practices is increasingly important. VIAVI offers fibre end-face inspection, fibre continuity test, optical loss and power measurement while following the best practices for safer, more efficient and reliable fibre deployments and network activation.

The case study of a major service provider who opted for VIAVI’s solutions to reduce some of the cost challenges associated with fibre to the home (FTTH) deployment for consumers is the perfect example of the company’s proficiency. FTTH network construction is not only costly but also significantly multiplies the number of optical connections in a network, making it difficult to manage. This client in question was burdened with fibre-related issues that resulted from improper installation and poor fibre handling practices and client servicing alongside ineffective service provisioning. With VIAVI onboard, the service provider could certify the quality of the fibre installation, accelerate service delivery, and reduce the meantime to address client requests. The provider selected the VIAVI ONMSi Optical Network Monitoring System for PON. ONMSi can automatically test fibre and detect and locate fibre faults centrally without having to dispatch technicians to the field.