Sony Pixel Power calrec Sony

Rohde & Schwarz launches Benchmarker 3 to drive network benchmarking evolution

29/01/2023

Rohde & Schwarz launches Benchmarker 3 to drive network benchmarking evolution The end-user quality of experience (QoE) for a mobile network is one the main factors influencing customer churn and has a direct impact on the business of mobile network operators (MNOs). Rohde & Schwarz, global market leader in network benchmarking, introduces its next generation benchmarking solution which allows MNOs to master increasing challenges from technological innovation as well as cost, time and competitive pressures. The new solution reduces complexity and helps MNOs make decisions about systematic and end-user centric network improvements.

New Benchmarker 3 in drive test scenario, ensuring uniform and stable test conditions. (Image: Rohde & Schwarz)

Driven by overall technological evolution in telecommunications, the entire mobile network ecosystem is becoming more and more dynamic and complex for MNOs. Versatile network technologies up-to 5G, infrastructure and new architecture like Open RAN co-exist, and the ongoing deployment of private networks adds more complexity. Today's relevant mobile network information and data can be obsolete tomorrow. Therefore, it is essential for MNOs to efficiently collect and process data in a very short time to maximize benefits. To this end, Rohde & Schwarz is launching the next generation benchmarking solution, featuring the Benchmarker 3 data collection platform and a set of unique features that will allow MNOs to reduce complexity and costs while gaining more value out of their collected data.

High data quality for reliable results

Since the beginnings of cellular technology, Rohde & Schwarz has been a pioneer and market leader for RF and QoE-centric testing solutions. Now, the company is introducing Benchmarker 3, the third generation of its own benchmarking hardware and the technological core of the data collection equipment. Rohde & Schwarz experts designed and manufactured the new hardware, bringing together decades of expertise in hardware product engineering and in-house production, close collaboration with customers and extensive experience from multi-national network benchmarking projects. Benchmarker 3 offers a reduced footprint for easier installation and fewer computing components for the same number of measurement devices making it easier to configure and maintain. New airflow management enables temperature control also for devices that tend to overheat when handling high 5G data throughput. The modular concept enables an easy expansion that can be applied to new installations as well as existing Benchmarker II systems.

All these factors are combined in the new Benchmarker 3 and ensure uniform, stable conditions and highly reliable operations during large-scale network benchmarking measurement campaigns. In summary, the data collection platform has higher performance, a more compact design, is lighter, consumes less power and is fully backward compatible with the components of its forerunner Benchmarker II.

Smart campaign automation to reduce OPEX

To reduce operational expenses (OPEX) and simplify tiresome recurring tasks, Rohde & Schwarz offers cloud-based configurations as well as a set of state-of-the-art features to remotely control and monitor the test system. Along with the launch of Benchmarker 3, Rohde & Schwarz is introducing new smart end-to-end campaign automation management that automates multiple background tasks for the entire workflow of a network benchmarking measurement campaign and orchestrates data collection, fleet management and post processing.

More value from data in shorter time

Extracting fast and relevant insights from the collected data is key, especially since more dynamic and versatile network environments require shorter reaction times. In order to address this, Rohde & Schwarz has enhanced its proven SmartAnalytics suite with new features, including the generation of automated insights and reports, more efficient management of big data from continuous benchmarking campaigns combined with new special data structures for long-term and historical trend analysis as well as smart end-to-end campaign automation. In combination with machine learning assisted test use cases, SmartAnalytics now has higher performance and can extract more value out of collected data in shorter time than ever before.

Harmonized test methodology reduces complexity

Rohde & Schwarz network benchmarking solutions support the ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) harmonized test methodology documented in TR 103 559. The integrative scoring methodology substantially reduces complexity since it indicates the network performance based on terabytes of aggregated data in a single performance score per operator. Moreover, SmartAnalytics offers a seamless direct drill down feature that navigates in a few clicks from the high-level view to the application view and down to lower layers, including the physical network layer. Users can retrieve single test samples from terabytes of data, identify root-causes of failed test samples and understand how these impact QoE.

The Rohde & Schwarz network benchmarking solutions empower mobile network operators and regulatory authorities across the globe to transparently and systematically assess and increase the quality and performance of mobile networks, in order to enhance the perceived quality for end-users. Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing its next generation network benchmarking solution, including the new Benchmarker 3, at MWC2023 in Barcelona (booth 5A80) from February 27 to March 2, 2023. For further information on mobile network benchmarking solutions, visit: www.rohde-schwarz.com/mnt/network-benchmarking
LINK: https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/uk/about/news-press/all-news/rohde-schwa...
See more stories from rohde

More from Rohde&Schwarz

07/05/2025

Rohde & Schwarz to highlight innovative broadcast technologies at CABSAT 2025

Rohde & Schwarz to highlight innovative broadcast technologies at CABSAT 2025 Rohde & Schwarz will showcase its latest energy-efficient transmitters and 5G Br...

06/05/2025

Rohde & Schwarz hosts RF Testing Innovations Forum 2025, helping design engineers elevate their RF expertise

Rohde & Schwarz hosts RF Testing Innovations Forum 2025, helping design engineer...

30/04/2025

Advancing multi-domain EW operations: Rohde & Schwarz unveils latest innovations at AOC Europe

Advancing multi-domain EW operations: Rohde & Schwarz unveils latest innovations...

30/04/2025

Rohde & Schwarz pioneers the future of automotive Ethernet using Analog Devices' 10BASE-T1S solutions

Rohde & Schwarz pioneers the future of automotive Ethernet using Analog Devices&...

29/04/2025

Rohde & Schwarz presents its advanced solutions for power electronics testing and characterization at PCIM Expo 2025

Rohde & Schwarz presents its advanced solutions for power electronics testing an...

24/04/2025

VoIP quality monitoring takes off: R&S AVQA from Rohde & Schwarz now operational for ANS Czech Republic

VoIP quality monitoring takes off: R&S AVQA from Rohde & Schwarz now operational...

24/04/2025

Rohde & Schwarz receives VESA approval for DisplayPort testing solutions

Rohde & Schwarz receives VESA approval for DisplayPort testing solutions Rohde & Schwarz test solutions have been officially approved by the Video Electronics...

15/04/2025

Rohde & Schwarz unleashes the key to unlocking true spectrum dominance in multidomain operations with RAMON IQzoom

Rohde & Schwarz unleashes the key to unlocking true spectrum dominance in multid...

15/04/2025

Rohde & Schwarz expands testing equipment portfolio to support Telesat Lightspeed network optimization

Rohde & Schwarz expands testing equipment portfolio to support Telesat Lightspee...

14/04/2025

Rohde & Schwarz enables Bulgaria to stay ahead of the curve in spectrum monitoring

Rohde & Schwarz enables Bulgaria to stay ahead of the curve in spectrum monitori...

10/04/2025

Rohde & Schwarz enhances military spectrum monitoring capabilities

Rohde & Schwarz enhances military spectrum monitoring capabilities Rohde & Schwarz advances their military spectrum monitoring portfolio by launching easily d...

09/04/2025

Rohde & Schwarz revolutionizes air traffic control with latest generation CERTIUM VCS

Rohde & Schwarz revolutionizes air traffic control with latest generation CERTIU...

08/04/2025

Rohde & Schwarz leads the way in secure military communications with SATURN

Rohde & Schwarz leads the way in secure military communications with SATURN Rohde & Schwarz , leveraging its expertise in secure military communications, is p...

08/04/2025

Rohde & Schwarzs walk-through security scanner receives certification from European Civil Aviation Conference

Rohde & Schwarzs walk-through security scanner receives certification from Europ...

07/04/2025

Rohde & Schwarz at IFATSEA Euro Conference 2025: Trusted partner in air navigation testing

Rohde & Schwarz at IFATSEA Euro Conference 2025: Trusted partner in air navigati...

03/04/2025

Mitigating emerging and future threats: Rohde & Schwarz unveils next-generation multi-band jammer for counter-drone missions

Mitigating emerging and future threats: Rohde & Schwarz unveils next-generation ...

02/04/2025

Garrett and Rohde & Schwarz develop an integrated solution for high security screening applications

Garrett and Rohde & Schwarz develop an integrated solution for high security scr...

01/04/2025

MILTON drones get a boost with Rohde & Schwarz SIGINT integration

MILTON drones get a boost with Rohde & Schwarz SIGINT integration Rohde & Schwarz and MILTON have partnered to integrate advanced signals intelligence technol...

01/04/2025

Rohde & Schwarz presents comprehensive R&S ELEKTRA portfolio for reproducible, standard-compliant EMC measurements

Rohde & Schwarz presents comprehensive R&S ELEKTRA portfolio for reproducible, s...

31/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz presents security scanner portfolio at Passenger Terminal EXPO 2025 in Madrid

Rohde & Schwarz presents security scanner portfolio at Passenger Terminal EXPO 2...

28/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz installs its 2000th QPS201 security scanner at Kansai International Airport Japan

Rohde & Schwarz installs its 2000th QPS201 security scanner at Kansai Internatio...

27/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz pushes technological boundaries for Special Forces at SOFINS

Rohde & Schwarz pushes technological boundaries for Special Forces at SOFINS Rohde & Schwarz enhances Special Forces tactical supremacy with cutting-edge EMS ...

27/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz to host High-Speed Digital Test Forum 2025

Rohde & Schwarz to host High-Speed Digital Test Forum 2025 With digitalization becoming omnipresent in multiple industry sectors, it is essential that design ...

20/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz Australia takes center stage at Avalon 2025 with comprehensive ATC and airbase security solutions

Rohde & Schwarz Australia takes center stage at Avalon 2025 with comprehensive A...

20/03/2025

Spotlight on NextGen Broadcasting with leading technology from Rohde & Schwarz at NAB Show 2025

Spotlight on NextGen Broadcasting with leading technology from Rohde & Schwarz a...

20/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz launches high-flexibility EMI test receivers at EMV2025 paving the way for optimized investments

Rohde & Schwarz launches high-flexibility EMI test receivers at EMV2025 paving t...

18/03/2025

EMV 2025: Rohde & Schwarz presents new antenna for EMI measurements in frequency range from 14.9 GHz to 44 GHz

EMV 2025: Rohde & Schwarz presents new antenna for EMI measurements in frequency...

18/03/2025

Major European Broadcast Operators signal to mobile OEMs 5G Broadcast commercial services readiness set to begin in 2027

Major European Broadcast Operators signal to mobile OEMs 5G Broadcast commercial...

13/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz launches R&S NRP140TWG(N) thermal power sensor: A new benchmark for F band applications

Rohde & Schwarz launches R&S NRP140TWG(N) thermal power sensor: A new benchmark ...

12/03/2025

Unicanal and Trece TV revolutionize Digital TV in Paraguay with Rohde & Schwarz transmission solutions

Unicanal and Trece TV revolutionize Digital TV in Paraguay with Rohde & Schwarz ...

12/03/2025

Honoring Service, Celebrating Sport: Rohde & Schwarz UK Sponsors NavyFit Rugby Double-Header

Honoring Service, Celebrating Sport: Rohde & Schwarz UK Sponsors NavyFit Rugby D...

06/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz Oscilloscope Days 2025 provide expert knowledge for day-to-day testing challenges

Rohde & Schwarz Oscilloscope Days 2025 provide expert knowledge for day-to-day t...

06/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz revolutionizes EMC Testing at EMV 2025: Unveiling innovative T&M solutions for a connected world

Rohde & Schwarz revolutionizes EMC Testing at EMV 2025: Unveiling innovative T&M...

05/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz and Ceva present industry's first test solution for the upcoming Bluetooth OTA UTP Test Mode

Rohde & Schwarz and Ceva present industry's first test solution for the upco...

04/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions demonstrate energy efficiency of Analog Devices' new Titan O-RU at MWC 2025

Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions demonstrate energy efficiency of Analog Devi...

04/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz and Pegatron 5G showcase new O-RU test solution based on the PVT360A at MWC 2025

Rohde & Schwarz and Pegatron 5G showcase new O-RU test solution based on the PVT...

04/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz transfers Clipster Mastering Solution to CineCert

Rohde & Schwarz transfers Clipster Mastering Solution to CineCert Rohde & Schwarz has announced the transfer of its renowned Clipster mastering solution to Ci...

03/03/2025

KT demonstrates full HD video transmission between GEO satellite and UE with Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Solutions

KT demonstrates full HD video transmission between GEO satellite and UE with Roh...

03/03/2025

Rohde & Schwarz and Murata jointly enhance power efficiency of 5G and 6G devices through Digital Envelope Tracking

Rohde & Schwarz and Murata jointly enhance power efficiency of 5G and 6G devices...

28/02/2025

South Carolina broadcaster WGGS chooses the Rohde & Schwarz TE1 Liquid-Cooled Transmitter to expand audience reach

South Carolina broadcaster WGGS chooses the Rohde & Schwarz TE1 Liquid-Cooled Tr...

27/02/2025

Rohde & Schwarz and ELT Group join forces to deliver cutting-edge EW systems for European Navies

Rohde & Schwarz and ELT Group join forces to deliver cutting-edge EW systems for...

27/02/2025

MWC25: Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates unique UWB radar target simulation with NXP Trimension NCJ29D6 automotive solution

MWC25: Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates unique UWB radar target simulation with NXP ...

27/02/2025

Rohde & Schwarz advances AI/ML-powered neural receiver testing in collaboration with NVIDIA

Rohde & Schwarz advances AI/ML-powered neural receiver testing in collaboration ...

26/02/2025

CMX500 AI Scripting Assistant from Rohde & Schwarz facilitates mobile device testing through AI-driven automation

CMX500 AI Scripting Assistant from Rohde & Schwarz facilitates mobile device tes...

26/02/2025

Rohde & Schwarz and u-blox validate module compliance with the new Chinese GNSS automotive specification GB/T 45086.1-2024

Rohde & Schwarz and u-blox validate module compliance with the new Chinese GNSS ...

26/02/2025

Rohde & Schwarz to uncover consumer benefits with 5G Broadcast commercial networks at MWC25

Rohde & Schwarz to uncover consumer benefits with 5G Broadcast commercial networ...

25/02/2025

Rohde & Schwarz launches new R&S ZNB3000 vector network analyzer ideal for high-volume production environments

Rohde & Schwarz launches new R&S ZNB3000 vector network analyzer ideal for high-...

25/02/2025

Murata and Rohde & Schwarz present the worlds first Voice over Narrowband NTN testbed at MWC Barcelona 2025

Murata and Rohde & Schwarz present the worlds first Voice over Narrowband NTN te...

24/02/2025

Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm unlock potential of proposed FR3 frequency range for next generation 6G wireless networks

Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm unlock potential of proposed FR3 frequency range fo...

20/02/2025

Rohde & Schwarz successfully validates ML-enhanced channel-state information feedback with Qualcomm for 5G-Advanced

Rohde & Schwarz successfully validates ML-enhanced channel-state information fee...