VIAVI Solutions Inc. was awarded a $21.7 million grant from the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund in January 2024. This funding is designated for the VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN (VALOR), aiming to foster innovation and fuel economic growth in the telecommunications industry. The grant is expected to promote access, equity, collaboration, and vendor diversity, while also helping to secure the telecommunications supply chain of the United States.
In January 2024, VIAVI also successfully obtained ISO 27001 security certification, the international standard for information security management. This certification demonstrates the company's capabilities in managing sensitive third-party information assets, data, and intellectual property. The achievement covers audited security practices across IT, NSE product development, Human Resources, Legal and Compliance, Facilities and Physical Security, and Supplier Management.
These milestones underscore VIAVI's commitment to good governance and a vigilant focus on cybersecurity compliance and training. The NTIA grant positions VIAVI as a key player in the evolving Open RAN ecosystem, making testing accessible, affordable, and sustainable for the entire industry. The ISO certification strengthens the company's operational foundation and ensures a robust corporate ecosystem for its employees, shareholders, customers, and suppliers.
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