Telescent and Spirent Communications established a strategic alliance. The international collaboration enables the combination of Spirent’s Velocity test lab automation portfolio and Telescent’s cutting-edge optical circuit switch and smart patch panel solutions, resulting in a powerful multiplier to companies looking to automate test infrastructure and maximize AI/ML resource connectivity.
By combining Spirent’s leadership in test lab automation with Telescent’s state-of-the-art automated fiber management technology, the partnership tackles the crucial challenge of AI and machine learning workloads, which require optimal connectivity through optical interconnections to maximize resource utilization and investment returns.
By enabling automatic and remote provisioning of fiber connections, Telescent’s robotic fiber optic cross-connect solutions significantly reduce the requirement for manual patch panel procedures and minimize human error.
As a result of the technical and business partnership, Spirent is the sole global value-added reseller of Telescent’s cutting-edge physical layer automation solutions for lab automation clients via Spirent’s extensive support services and global sales channels.
The solution offers substantial benefits to data centers, equipment manufacturer validation facilities, enterprise network test labs, and AI/ML labs looking to increase operational efficiency through automation when combined with the Velocity Test Automation Portfolio.
Leadership Comments
“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,” said Anil Kollipara, VP of Product Management at Spirent. “Furthermore, by integrating Telescent’s advanced optical switching technology with the proven test automation capabilities of our Velocity portfolio, we’re delivering a solution that will transform how organizations approach lab automation and AI/ML resource optimization.
“This partnership reinforces our commitment to providing comprehensive, future-ready solutions to address the evolving challenges in network infrastructure and advanced development.”
“Partnering with Spirent represents a significant milestone in expanding the reach of our automated fiber management solutions,” said Anthony Kewitsch, CEO of Telescent. “Spirent’s extensive global presence and deep industry relationships will accelerate adoption of our technology across markets worldwide. Together, we’re enabling the next generation of network automation and flexibility.”
