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The 5 Top Trends
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Enterprise network demands are growing. Gartner has identified the top five trends with the potential to improve enterprise network infrastructure and operations in the next two years.
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KEY INSIGHTS ON INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
This Gartner® Trend Insight Report identifies five trends and takes a closer look at:
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Secure access service edge (SASE)
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Multi-cloud Networking
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5G
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NetDevOps
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Network as-a-service (NaaS)
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Read our informative articles about active test automation and the recent developments to gain the ultimate Quality of Experience (QoE) and Quality of Service (QoS).
2G / 3G Network Shutdown Status in Africa and Asia
There is no universal date for when these shutdowns in Africa and Asia are happening as each Mobile Network Operator can decide based on their business needs and technology goals.
The network shutdowns are expected to affect end users using older mobile devices without VoLTE or 5G capabilities as well as those who are traveling to countries where there are no roaming agreements in place for VoLTE/VoWiFi calls.
Please note that data has been collected during March 2023 from various sources and is subject to change based on each Mobile Network Operator's schedule and timelines.
LEARN WHAT THE CURRENT STATUS OF AFRICA AND ASIA NETWORK 2G/3G SHUTDOWNS >>
Voice Quality Benchmark Report
Voice Quality is a key metric for end-user experience and many Mobile Network Operators and Regulators alike see it as a measure of service of excellence. It is true that nowadays assessment of Audio MOS quality or voice experience evaluation is part of all regulator's assessments across the world.
At SmartViser we have run an extensive testing campaign using our test automation product viSer together with our Audio MOS solution using POLQA algorithm to assess the voice experience and speech quality MOS using three devices: iPhone 14 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
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2G / 3G Network Shutdown Status and Challenges
Mobile Network operators shutting down 3G and in some cases, 2G has been a long time coming.
Operators across the world have either already shut down their 2G and 3G or planning to do so in the near future.
By October 2022, 142 operators in 56 countries have either completed, planned, or are in progress with 2G/3G shutdowns.

Smartphones - Can they Handle the Heat of 5G?
Smartphone overheating is not a new topic. Our team of technical experts test smartphones using the test automation solution called viSer.
Recently, they observed that some devices, even after a short period, when conducting data throughput activities like streaming in 5G devices were overheating.
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Energy Labels: EU regulations make smartphones and tablets more sustainable and energy efficient
The European Commission is looking to make smartphones and tablets more environmentally friendly. As part of this objective, they have released the circular economy action plan.
The plan provides a future-oriented agenda with a set of interrelated initiatives to establish a policy framework that will help create sustainable products.
IFA 2022 Discussion on EU Energy labelling of mobile phones and tablets
As part of the Circular Economy Action Plan, The European Commission now aims to make smartphone devices and Tablets more sustainable and has published two draft regulations.
SmartViser's Chief Commercial Officier Susie Siouti joined in the panel discussion: New eco-design regulations and energy efficiency labelling for smartphones and tablets. The panel was moderated by Karsten Schischke from Fraunhofer IZM Berlin.

MWC22 Barcelona - Assessment of Roaming AUDIO MOS Testing
During this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona SmartViser assessed the true impact of the 2G/3G Network sunset/shutdown.
We performed testing at the event of the Audio MOS quality on different radio networks and using WhatsApp.
2G / 3G Network Shutdown Status and Challenges
Mobile Network operators shutting down 3G and in some cases, 2G has been a long time coming.
Operators across the world have either already shut down their 2G and 3G or planning to do so in the future.

Why Audio MOS testing is more important than ever!
Include Audio MOS testing to ensure superior QoS and QoE audio quality for your end-users.
With 5G and its new capabilities, it is easy to forget that many end-users have not actually transitioned to 4G yet.

A new surge of 5G devices to test the robustness of the newly supported technology to ensure superior Quality of Service and Experience for their
end-users.
What does this mean for Mobile Network Operators and Mobile Manufacturers?

Field Testing - The Critical Success Factor for Smartphone devices and Mobile Network Services
Field Testing is one of the most critical aspects to ensure success when a new device is launched in the market or for Mobile Operators to assess their services in terms of Quality of Experience (QoE) and Quality of Services (QoS).
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How to create an effective remote testing capability using Viser Test Automation and Remote Lab to successfully test products and services.
5G needs seamlessly and roaming testing, not impacted by disruptions.