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Why Interoperability Testing Matters

Open RAN’s promise is vendor choice and flexibility. But that only works if your technology plays nicely with others. Without independent validation, operators face integration uncertainty, deployment delays, and hidden costs.

The stakes are rising:

  • Operators now require multi-vendor IOT evidence in RFPs
  • Government diversification strategy prioritises proven interoperability
  • Failed integrations cost operators £2-4M per deployment on average

The O-RAN Alliance IOT Badge provides independent proof that your solution works reliably in multi-vendor environments. It’s not just technical validation; it’s commercial credibility that opens doors.

Interoperability (IOT) Badge

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Prove your product works seamlessly across vendors

The Interoperability (IOT) Badge confirms that your solution performs reliably within multi-vendor environments which is the foundation of an open and collaborative telecoms ecosystem. As O-RAN adoption accelerates, interoperability will be the key differentiator between technologies that scale and those that stall.

What’s included

  • Access to state-of-the-art Open Networks Lab
  • Support with the integration of real customer products with leading test and measurement kit
  • Deep open networks knowledge from experts at Digital Catapult
  • Interoperability badge if O-RAN Alliance criteria for IOT badging are met.

Essential Technology

  • Test and measurement tools for testing the interoperability test cases defined by O-RAN Alliance.
  • Real open network products from the customer as a ‘device under test‘ for interoperability testing as defined by O-RAN Alliance
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Build confidence, reduce integration risk

Testing for interoperability ensures your product integrates smoothly with equipment from other vendors, reducing deployment friction and avoiding costly field issues. It helps operators and system integrators trust that your technology can fit into their networks today and scale across geographies tomorrow.

Why obtain the Interoperability (IOT) Badge

  • Demonstrate multi-vendor compatibility to strengthen your market position.
  • Accelerate deployment through proven integration and validated performance.
  • Increase commercial confidence among operators, integrators, and partners.
  • Gain visibility within the open networks ecosystem, signalling readiness for real-world deployment.

What happens if you don’t pass?

The reality is not all products pass IOT testing on the first attempt. In fact, approximately 35% of vendors testing without pre-qualification encounter issues requiring remediation.

If issues are identified:

  • You receive detailed technical analysis
  • We provide actionable remediation guidance
  • Retesting is straightforward
  • No wasted investment

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Interoperability (IOT) Badge form


Digital Catapult’s Test-as-a-Service

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