{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"61794","rtpr_id":"nPn8bm7dZa","ticker":"VIAV","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["VIAV"],"title":"VIAVI Wins Best of Show Awards at Interop Tokyo 2026","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-06-11T20:00:00.256Z","article_body":"VIAVI Wins Best of Show Awards at Interop Tokyo 2026\n\nPR Newswire\n\nCHANDLER, Ariz., June 11, 2026\n\nNetwork infrastructure validation and testing solutions for AI and enterprise\nsecure Best of Show Prizes at Japan's leading ICT event\n\nCHANDLER, Ariz., June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc.\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=1088976098&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viavisolutions.com%2F&a=VIAVI+Solutions+Inc.)\n(VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that it has won two awards at Interop\nTokyo 2026 in collaboration with partner TOYO Corporation\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=1356610773&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyo.co.jp%2Fenglish%2F&a=TOYO+Corporation)\n. The Best of Show Awards recognize VIAVI's innovative technologies for\ntesting and validating AI, enterprise, cloud and other advanced network\ninfrastructure deployments.\n\nThe Interop Tokyo awards are presented to companies that demonstrate the most\ninnovative products, solutions, and services during the three-day conference\nand exhibition. This year, VIAVI secured a Best of Show Grand Prize award in\nthe Network Infrastructure/Security/Testing category for its MCP Server\nFramework for Custom AI Workflows\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=2351523317&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viavisolutions.com%2Fen-us%2Fsolutions%2Fai-data-center-networking-test&a=MCP+Server+Framework+for+Custom+AI+Workflows)\n(1) and a Runner Up award for its TestCenter D2 1.6T Appliance\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=798271065&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viavisolutions.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Ftestcenter-d2-16t-appliance&a=TestCenter+D2+1.6T+Appliance)\n(2) high-speed Ethernet test platform.\n\n\"We are honored to be selected for two prestigious prizes,\" said Tom Fawcett,\nSenior Vice President and General Manager, Lab and Production, VIAVI. \"These\nawards, which go to the most innovative digital infrastructure technologies,\nfurther demonstrate VIAVI's ongoing leadership in advanced testing solutions\nthat accelerate and enhance the deployment, validation and security of AI,\ndata center and enterprise network infrastructure.\"\n\nSince its inception in 1984, Interop Tokyo has become one of the largest ICT\n(information and Communication Technology) events in Asia. The conference\nshowcases the latest networking products, solutions and services and attracts\nover 150,000 attendees each year. Award submissions are reviewed by a panel of\nexpert judges that selects winners based on cutting-edge technology and\ncommercial value, highlighting annual IT trends in networking, AI, security\nand cloud computing.\n\nVIAVI's Best of Show Winners\n\n1. VIAVI MCP Server Framework for Custom AI Workflows\n\nVIAVI MCP Server Framework for Custom AI Workflows (part of VIAVI's NITRO(®)\nAI portfolio of solutions) delivers MCP servers for TestCenter (network\nperformance testing), CyberFlood (security and application performance\ntesting) and TeraVM (secure access/ZTNA and SSL/IPsec VPN testing). Each MCP\nserver exposes product-specific operational testing capabilities as\nstandardized tools and resources for AI agents, enabling\nnatural-language-driven test execution, results analysis and test automation\nacross custom AI workflows.\n\n2. VIAVI TestCenter D2 1.6T Appliance\n\nThe VIAVI TestCenter D2 1.6T Appliance is a high-performance high-speed\nEthernet test platform purpose-built to validate and accelerate rollout of\nnext-generation AI data center infrastructure. Designed for 1.6T Ethernet and\nAI workloads, it delivers high-capacity traffic generation, AI workload\nemulation and multivendor interoperability testing, enabling hyperscalers,\ncloud providers and network equipment manufacturers to accelerate deployment\nof scalable, high-performance AI-ready networks.\n\nAbout VIAVI\nVIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical\ntechnologies. Our test, monitoring, assurance, and resilient position,\nnavigation and timing solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure\nranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military,\naerospace, railway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop\nand advance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across\nanti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and\nautomotive end markets.\n\nLearn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=3168141461&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.viavisolutions.com%2F&a=www.viavisolutions.com)\n. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=1902348760&u=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.viavisolutions.com%2F&a=VIAVI+Perspectives)\n, LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=3337475956&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fviavi-solutions%3Ftrk%3Dnav_account_sub_nav_company_admin&a=LinkedIn)\nand YouTube\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=2546182804&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCCCGcTKD1teKf8VyaEKm-MA&a=YouTube)\n.\n\nMedia Inquiries:\nGrand Bridges\nEmma Jenkins\nemma@grandbridges.com (mailto:emma@grandbridges.com)\n+1 415 800 4529\n\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viavi-wins-best-of-show-awards-at-interop-tokyo-2026-302797850.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viavi-wins-best-of-show-awards-at-interop-tokyo-2026-302797850.html)\n\nSOURCE VIAVI Solutions\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS740865/Viavi_Logo.jpg?id=OA2697750\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn8bm7dZa","title":"VIAVI Wins Best of Show Awards at Interop Tokyo 2026","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"VIAV","created":"2026-06-11T20:00:00.256Z","tickers":["VIAV"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"VIAVI Wins Best of Show Awards at Interop Tokyo 2026\n\nPR Newswire\n\nCHANDLER, Ariz., June 11, 2026\n\nNetwork infrastructure validation and testing solutions for AI and enterprise\nsecure Best of Show Prizes at Japan's leading ICT event\n\nCHANDLER, Ariz., June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc.\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=1088976098&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viavisolutions.com%2F&a=VIAVI+Solutions+Inc.)\n(VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that it has won two awards at Interop\nTokyo 2026 in collaboration with partner TOYO Corporation\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=1356610773&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyo.co.jp%2Fenglish%2F&a=TOYO+Corporation)\n. The Best of Show Awards recognize VIAVI's innovative technologies for\ntesting and validating AI, enterprise, cloud and other advanced network\ninfrastructure deployments.\n\nThe Interop Tokyo awards are presented to companies that demonstrate the most\ninnovative products, solutions, and services during the three-day conference\nand exhibition. This year, VIAVI secured a Best of Show Grand Prize award in\nthe Network Infrastructure/Security/Testing category for its MCP Server\nFramework for Custom AI Workflows\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=2351523317&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viavisolutions.com%2Fen-us%2Fsolutions%2Fai-data-center-networking-test&a=MCP+Server+Framework+for+Custom+AI+Workflows)\n(1) and a Runner Up award for its TestCenter D2 1.6T Appliance\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=798271065&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viavisolutions.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Ftestcenter-d2-16t-appliance&a=TestCenter+D2+1.6T+Appliance)\n(2) high-speed Ethernet test platform.\n\n\"We are honored to be selected for two prestigious prizes,\" said Tom Fawcett,\nSenior Vice President and General Manager, Lab and Production, VIAVI. \"These\nawards, which go to the most innovative digital infrastructure technologies,\nfurther demonstrate VIAVI's ongoing leadership in advanced testing solutions\nthat accelerate and enhance the deployment, validation and security of AI,\ndata center and enterprise network infrastructure.\"\n\nSince its inception in 1984, Interop Tokyo has become one of the largest ICT\n(information and Communication Technology) events in Asia. The conference\nshowcases the latest networking products, solutions and services and attracts\nover 150,000 attendees each year. Award submissions are reviewed by a panel of\nexpert judges that selects winners based on cutting-edge technology and\ncommercial value, highlighting annual IT trends in networking, AI, security\nand cloud computing.\n\nVIAVI's Best of Show Winners\n\n1. VIAVI MCP Server Framework for Custom AI Workflows\n\nVIAVI MCP Server Framework for Custom AI Workflows (part of VIAVI's NITRO(®)\nAI portfolio of solutions) delivers MCP servers for TestCenter (network\nperformance testing), CyberFlood (security and application performance\ntesting) and TeraVM (secure access/ZTNA and SSL/IPsec VPN testing). Each MCP\nserver exposes product-specific operational testing capabilities as\nstandardized tools and resources for AI agents, enabling\nnatural-language-driven test execution, results analysis and test automation\nacross custom AI workflows.\n\n2. VIAVI TestCenter D2 1.6T Appliance\n\nThe VIAVI TestCenter D2 1.6T Appliance is a high-performance high-speed\nEthernet test platform purpose-built to validate and accelerate rollout of\nnext-generation AI data center infrastructure. Designed for 1.6T Ethernet and\nAI workloads, it delivers high-capacity traffic generation, AI workload\nemulation and multivendor interoperability testing, enabling hyperscalers,\ncloud providers and network equipment manufacturers to accelerate deployment\nof scalable, high-performance AI-ready networks.\n\nAbout VIAVI\nVIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical\ntechnologies. Our test, monitoring, assurance, and resilient position,\nnavigation and timing solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure\nranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military,\naerospace, railway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop\nand advance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across\nanti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and\nautomotive end markets.\n\nLearn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=3168141461&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.viavisolutions.com%2F&a=www.viavisolutions.com)\n. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=1902348760&u=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.viavisolutions.com%2F&a=VIAVI+Perspectives)\n, LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=3337475956&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fviavi-solutions%3Ftrk%3Dnav_account_sub_nav_company_admin&a=LinkedIn)\nand YouTube\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4709404-1&h=2546182804&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCCCGcTKD1teKf8VyaEKm-MA&a=YouTube)\n.\n\nMedia Inquiries:\nGrand Bridges\nEmma Jenkins\nemma@grandbridges.com (mailto:emma@grandbridges.com)\n+1 415 800 4529\n\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viavi-wins-best-of-show-awards-at-interop-tokyo-2026-302797850.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viavi-wins-best-of-show-awards-at-interop-tokyo-2026-302797850.html)\n\nSOURCE VIAVI Solutions\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS740865/Viavi_Logo.jpg?id=OA2697750\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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