Rennes, France -29 November , 2024 – ANRITSU CORPORATION (“Anritsu”) announced today its decision to acquire 32.72% of the issued shares of SmartViser SAS (“SmartViser”), a leading solution provider of automated testing and monitoring for mobile networks and devices. This strategic decision was approved during Anritsu’s Board of Directors meeting held on November 27, 2024, with a formal stock purchase agreement signed the same day.
The acquisition aims to enhance both companies’ capabilities in delivering advanced testing solutions to meet the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry. SmartViser’s viSer test automation suite and extensive expertise in automated testing provide a powerful foundation for driving innovation and efficiency in the telecom sector and other industries that utilise communications. The transaction is expected to close pending the necessary regulatory approvals and fulfilment of general conditions for closure.
Gilles Ricordel, CEO of SmartViser, expressed his enthusiasm for the strengthened partnership, stating, “We are very pleased to deepen our relationship with Anritsu, whose support will be invaluable as we scale our solutions and reach new industry segments. This strategic move is expected to leverage the strengths of both companies, allowing for enhanced technological synergies and broader reach within the telecommunications and technology sectors.”
SmartViser has long been recognized as an industry leader in telecommunications innovation. The company’s flagship product, viSer test automation suite, provides seamless testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting capabilities for devices, connectivity, and network performance. Widely adopted across the industry, viSer has become instrumental in ensuring efficient and reliable network and device testing. SmartViser offers a comprehensive, end-to-end vision in test automation, meticulously designed to provide seamless data collection and actionable insights from a customer-centric standpoint.
By placing the customer experience at the core of its testing solutions, SmartViser ensures that every facet of network and device performance is optimized to meet real-world demands. From the initial stages of connectivity testing to the continuous monitoring and troubleshooting of network performance, SmartViser’s viSer suite captures essential data to provide deep insights into user experience, empowering clients to address issues proactively and deliver superior service quality across diverse markets and environments.
In addition to its advanced testing solutions, SmartViser has made significant contributions to industry standards, including the European Union’s Energy Labelling Regulations. SmartViser’s commitment to compliance is exemplified through viSer’s alignment with these regulations, underscoring the company’s dedication to sustainable technology and energy efficiency.
With this partnership, Anritsu is poised to solidify its position as a leading force in telecommunications technology, with SmartViser playing a pivotal role in supporting Anritsu’s growth and influence within the sector.
About SmartViser SAS
SmartViser is a leading telecommunications innovator, recognized for its expertise and commitment to customer-centric solutions. Its flagship test automation suite, viSer, enables OEMs, ODMs, Mobile Operators, MVNOs, Regulators, and telecom service providers to thoroughly test, benchmark, monitor, and measure Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) across devices and networks.
The versatile viSer suite supports both active and passive monitoring on public, private, and mission-critical networks, offering comprehensive connectivity and device performance insights. viSer is device-agnostic, compatible with iOS and Android, and spans all telecom technologies from 2G to 5G, including VoLTE and VoWiFi. It covers numerous use cases, from POLQA voice quality assessments to speed tests, latency, throughput, calls, and network coverage analysis.
SmartViser contributed significantly to the European Union’s Energy Labelling Regulations, ensuring viSer’s compliance with these standards. Beyond automation, SmartViser offers extensive field testing and is an accredited test house for the Altice Group, providing support in over 25 countries. Headquartered in Rennes, France, SmartViser collaborates globally to help customers adopt new technologies faster, reduce costs, and elevate product quality, enabling success in today’s rapidly advancing telecom landscape.
You can find more information about SmartViser and its innovative software on the Web at www.smartviser.com
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About ANRITSU CORPORATION
Anritsu is a provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions. Anritsu engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital solutions for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications, as well as multidimensional service assurance solutions for network monitoring and optimization. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for emerging and legacy wireline and wireless technologies used in commercial, private, government, and other markets.
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