What happened
Viavi Solutions expanded its AI data center offerings by acquiring Spirent, boosting its role in AI-ready networking and testing. The company rolled out new tools, including an advanced GNSS disciplined oscillator for precise timing and the AI Experts suite for AI data center diagnostics. Viavi also supported NVIDIA’s AI reference architecture for data centers and earned two awards at Interop Tokyo 2026 for AI and network infrastructure testing.
Why it matters
NVIDIA’s AI data centers need strong testing and timing gear. Viavi’s expanded product line fits that need, potentially helping data centers run larger AI workloads more reliably. The Interop Tokyo wins signal industry validation, which can help Viavi attract more customers among hyperscalers and other data-center operators that deploy NVIDIA AI gear. The Spirent merger broadens Viavi’s capabilities in AI-ready networking, aligning with NVIDIA’s push to scale AI infrastructure.
What to watch
Watch for more Viavi-NVIDIA collaborations or references in data-center deployments using NVIDIA AI reference designs. Look for performance notes on the GNSS timing tool under heavy AI workloads. Monitor NVIDIA’s updates about its data-center ecosystem and any new partners tied to Viavi’s diagnostic tools and testing suites.