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The UNH-IOL Launches New Automotive Audio Bus Testing Services for In-Vehicle Audio Devices

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July 7, 2020

DURHAM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards conformance services for the networking industry, today announced its key role in the advancement of the Automotive Audio Bus (A2B®) technology developed by Analog Devices, Inc. The UNH-IOL will serve as the industry’s first laboratory for A2B conformance testing, which is an essential element of the broader A2B ecosystem.

A2B is a low-latency digital audio bus that transmits audio and control...

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Broadband Forum unveils USP Certification Program

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June 25, 2020

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadband Forum today launched its User Services Platform (USP) Agent Certification Program, providing assurance and confidence for service providers and consumer electronics companies looking to generate new revenues from Internet of Things (IoT) services, cloud-based business models, and Wi-Fi and security management.

In a significant step forward for the Connected Home market that signals industry readiness, the USP Agent Certification Program is Broadband Forum's first to use a self-certification model – allowing companies to cost-effectively test any...

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The Ethernet Alliance PoE Certification Program

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June 17, 2020

Power over Ethernet (PoE), is a technology for ethernet end devices that provides the ability to transmit and receive data, in addition to receiving power over the same cabling. It defines Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) which usually takes the form of an Ethernet Switch, and Powered Devices (PD) which are the end devices in need of power and vary greatly depending on their intended application. PoE has greatly simplified the design and installation of these applications

Over the past...

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Ethernet Alliance Revs Up Gen 2 PoE Certification Program with Support for All PoE Classes

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June 9, 2020

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today announced the launch of its Gen 2 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Certification Program. Responding to rising industry and end user demand for seamlessly interoperating PoE products and solutions, the program incorporates certification testing, certification logos, and a public registry of certified products. With the completion of its successful Gen 2 pilot program, Gen 2 PoE Certified product testing will open to...

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5G Fronthaul Networks Add Flexibility

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April 8, 2020

To deliver on the promise of 5G, which sometimes seems like everything to everyone, network operators will need to augment their existing network architectures, addressing some flexibility brought into existence with the new 5G technologies and designs. Overall, 5G brings numerous changes to the mobile network, its architecture, and the equipment used to construct it. 5G is so much more than a wireless technology. Indeed, it’s producing significant changes on the wired network, particularly in the fronthaul, the portion of...

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USGv6 Revision Aids Adoption of IPv6-only Networks, Harmonises Testing Programs

April 7, 2020

There have been a lot of changes to the IPv6 space since the original NIST USGv6 profile was released back in 2008. The goal of the profile, says Michayla Newcombe, associate director at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), was to aid the US government in the macro adoption of IPv6.

Adoption would assist the government in IT modernisation efforts, reduce complexity in networks, increase security and accommodate future expansion. Since 2008, the percentage...

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COVID-19 Information

March 17, 2020

Ensuring the health and safety of our colleagues, guests, and employees is our highest priority. Due to new recommendations the UNH-IOL will now be limiting the number of personnel in our facility. As interoperability testing of some physical devices require hands on set-up and interaction, this poses a challenge with a significantly reduced workforce. All testing and services provided to our customers will continue, however there will be delays in our typical turnaround time due to a reduced workforce....

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UNH-IOL Ramps Up Testing to Meet Requirements of Newly Published USGv6 Profile Revision

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March 16, 2020

DURHAM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), an independent provider of broad-based testing and standards conformance services for the networking industry, today announced its offering for expanded testing capabilities that meet the requirements outlined in the newly released update to the USGv6 profile. The revision of the profile delineates proof of compliance to IPv6 specifications outlined in current industry standards for common network products. Users of the current version of USGv6 are allotted a two-year window before...

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Hacking to Learn

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March 10, 2020

Even though she’s a computer science major, Mallorie Biron ’20 had never participated in a 24-hour hackathon. But when she signed on for this year’s (the third) Hack NH, she found out that majors don’t matter; the hackathon is open to UNH students from all colleges.

Hack NH is hosted by UNH’s InterOperability Lab (IOL) and presented by the Peter T. Paul Entrepreneurship Center, commonly referred to as the ECenter. The IOL is a world-renowned test facility for data...

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Broadband Forum and UNH-IOL Gfast Certifications Continue to Grow Driven by 212 MHz Profile and Expanding Use Cases

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November 12, 2019

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Broadband Forum today announced that ADTRAN, Broadcom, Cisco, and Nokia have joined the expanding list of companies and equipment to have successfully completed its Gfast certification program, including its new 212 MHz certification. These additions widen the options available for carriers to confidently deploy Gfast technology globally.

This series of certifications was recently completed at Broadband Forum’s official Gfast test house, the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL). In addition to a...

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