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Anritsu to acquire stake in SmartViser to accelerate growth in automated testing solutions

Anritsu Corp is acquiring 32.72% of the issued shares of SmartViser SAS, a French provider of automated testing and monitoring solutions for mobile networks and devices.

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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 Rennes-headquartered SmartViser, said: “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.

Earlier this year, Anritsu announced a collaborative partnership with SmartViser for test solutions supporting the regulation of energy labelling in the EU with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality. This acquisition will further strengthen Anritsu’s business partnership with SmartViser.