Spirent Acquires octoScope to Expand WiFi Test Capabilities

In a recent announcement, Spirent Communications said that it has acquired optoScope. The latest member of the Spirent family provides automated wireless testing and methodologies. optoScope's test solutions make use of its patented technology. Its solutions cover automated Wi-Fi and 5G testing in emulated real-world environments. This also includes the latest Wi-Fi 6 and 6E technologies. Its products are used by leading global communication service providers, chipset, device, network infrastructure and Wi-Fi equipment vendors. These vendors include Google, Facebook, Verizon, Qualcomm, Nokia, Amazon, Philips and Sony.

Wi-Fi is, along with 5G, a critical next-generation wireless access technology. IoT is growing at an immense rate due to faster, more stable broadband and wireless connections. This means that their mission-critical use cases is also increasing at a rapid pace.

The importance of reliable and secure Wi-Fi is greater than ever before, especially in healthcare and industry. Wi-Fi applications continue to grow on the back of a robust technology roadmap. Also, the rise in remote working and expansion into new frequency bands around the world is contributing to the same.

Comments from Spirent CEO

Commenting on the acquisition, Eric Updyke, Chief Executive Officer was “delighted to welcome octoScope to the Spirent family".

Updyke noted that importance of reliable and secure Wi-Fi, stating that teams from both entities "look forward to working together to address an increasing range of complex Wi-Fi challenges for our customers”.

Speaking of the reason for the move, Updyke pointed out it “supports our strategy of sustainable, profitable growth". Spirent noted that this will happen "by establishing Spirent as the firm market leader in the expanding Wi-Fi space, adding to our 5G solution portfolio".

The CEO also addressed the reason for going for octoScope, as "octoScope brings to us an impressive and well-known customer base, providing us with the opportunity to further leverage our established global routes to market and trusted relationships with our key accounts”.