Lab as a Service

Make your industrial network, edge, apps and devices work as one by testing them in real network conditions riskfree.

‘Real world’ testing and validation made easy

Whenever a new device or technology is developed and launched, stringent performance and compatibility tests are required. These periodic activities require special equipment and skills to ensure a smooth introduction.

Nokia Lab as a Service (LaaS) provides you with easy access to our state-of-the-art wireless network infrastructure and expertise for real world testing and validation of devices, chipsets, applications, and end-to-end solutions. Available on-demand, this innovative service model gives you the freedom to extensively test new technologies in a simulated environment without the investment burden of building the infrastructure yourself. As new product and technology cycles are getting shorter, this is a cost-effective way to ensure success of new introductions in your existing operational environments.

You can choose to have access to a Nokia Premise Network Lab, or we can bring a Nokia Network Lab to you. Both options are available on an OPEX-based cost efficient delivery model with wraparound consultancy for testing and evaluation support. Secure, robust ISO and CTIA accredited facilities ensure complete customer confidentiality for product and solution development testing.

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Lab as a Service portfolio
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What are 5G testbeds and why are they needed?
Business models
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Lab as a Service

Lab as a Service portfolio

Use case testing

Test the end-to-end functionality of your use case before migrating to private wireless networks to evaluate benefits and eliminate roadblocks.

Device testing

Multiple device types- mobiles, IoT devices, CPEs, etc. can be tested with a Nokia network in a Lab/Field environment.

Interoperability testing

Proactive IoT testing can be conducted to evaluate performance of networks and devices in the existing environment i.e. for overlay networks.

Plug-and-play networks

Pre-staged, pre-configured, pre-tested deliveries can be done to facilitate the acceptance testing for commercial deliveries.

Benefits

Rapid lab access

Test on real, carrier-grade lab infrastructure on-demand, with expert consultancy

Reduce CAPEX

Innovative as-a-service model minimizes upfront lab CAPEX investments

Accelerate time-to-market

Faster product development and services launch through fully automated testing environment

Improved product and solution quality

Uncover and resolve issues early in the product/ service introduction lifecycle

What are 5G testbeds and why are they needed?

Unlike the previous generations of wireless technology, 5G promises to up the game by transforming more than just smartphones. It promises unparalleled connectivity for smart machines, AR VR (Augmented Reality Virtual Reality) applications, V2X, Robotics, and many more innovative use cases.
This means an unprecedented number of devices other than smartphones will connect to a 5G network.

This further translates the need that 5G should be a network of connected machines and not just people. Therefore, testing new 5G use cases, features, and solutions before their commercial roll-out becomes a crucial aspect of innovation. Small scale testing preceding the launch of a new 5G use case, product, or solution identifies and resolves potential bottlenecks, and facilitates innovation.

Testing 5G use cases, products, and solutions in a controlled environment, or 5G Testbeds, is vital for facilitating large-scale rollout and mass adoption. And the need is now growing exponentially.

Enable early prototyping, and accelerate 5G deployment
Support digital learning, research, and development opportunities
Drive innovation and economic benefits
Test and validate advanced R&D initiatives
Integrate new features, functionalities, and capabilities

Business models

Lab as a Service offers a cost effective way to ensure success of new introductions in your existing operational environments.

You can choose to have access to a Nokia Premise Network Lab, or we can bring a Nokia Network Lab to you. Both options are available on an OPEX - based cost efficient delivery model with wraparound consultancy for testing and evaluation support. Secure, robust ISO and CTIA accredited facilities ensure complete customer confidentiality for product and solution development testing.