Spirent Communications has announced a strategic partnership with Telescent for the integration of Telescent’s innovative optical circuit switch and smart patch panel solutions with Spirent’s Velocity test lab automation portfolio, creating a powerful force multiplier for companies seeking to optimise artificial intelligence (AI)/ machine learning (ML) resource connectivity and automate test infrastructure.
AI and ML workloads demand optimal connectivity through optical interconnections to maximise resource utilisation and investment returns, and the partnership addresses this critical challenge by bringing together Spirent’s test lab automation leadership with Telescent’s cutting-edge automated fibre management technology. Telescent’s robotic fibre optic cross-connect systems enable automated and remote provisioning of fibre connections, dramatically reducing the need for manual patch panel operations and minimising human error.
Commenting on the partnership, Anil Kollipara, vice president (VP), product management, Spirent, said, “Our partnership with Telescent represents another great example of how Spirent is bringing innovation to automated test solutions to help companies ensure reliability, security, and performance in their operational networks. Furthermore, by integrating Telescent’s advanced optical switching technology with the proven test automation capabilities of our Velocity portfolio, we are delivering a solution that will transform how organisations approach lab automation and AI/ML resource optimisation. This partnership reinforces our commitment to providing comprehensive, future-ready solutions to address the evolving challenges in network infrastructure and advanced development.”
Meanwhile, Anthony Kewitsch, chief executive officer (CEO), Telescent, said, “Partnering with Spirent represents a significant milestone in expanding the reach of our automated fibre management solutions. Spirent’s extensive global presence and deep industry relationships will accelerate adoption of our technology across markets worldwide. Together, we are enabling the next generation of network automation and flexibility.”
