Written by MNA Team | August 20, 2024

R&S®SmartOrchestrator: Reduce OPEX with end-to-end measurement campaign automation

Operational cost (OPEX) reduction is a primary challenge for most companies. Rohde & Schwarz addresses this by enhancing its products with state-of-the-art technologies and features designed to maximize efficiency, especially in large-scale measurement campaigns. Learn about the benefits of SmartOrchestrator from the questions & answers below.

Why did you develop/launch R&S®SmartOrchestrator?

The R&S®SmartOrchestrator was developed to streamline and automate network testing campaigns. Previously, these campaigns involved significant manual, repetitive tasks, limiting the time to focus on strategic activities like test design and result analysis. R&S®SmartOrchestrator addresses this by automating the process, significantly reducing operational costs.

Can you describe R&S®SmartOrchestrator in a nutshell?

The R&S®SmartOrchestrator is a comprehensive software automation suite for network testing campaigns, from data collection to analysis. It automates complex tasks, handles file management, and integrates with other Smart tools such as R&S®SmartMonitor and R&S®SmartAnalytics, providing a unified campaign management solution.

R&S®SmartOrchestrator supports on-premises and, by the end of the year, cloud-based measurement campaigns, offering scalability and flexibility. Integrated into the Smart web platform, it ensures a seamless user experience in managing, analyzing, and automating mobile network campaigns.

What are the key customer benefits?

The primary customer benefits of R&S®SmartOrchestrator include:

Automation of data management, eliminating manual tasks
Enhanced operational efficiency through intelligent orchestration and workflows
Seamless integration with existing infrastructure for unified campaign management
Scalability and adaptability to evolving network testing requirements

These advantages complete the E2E campaign improvement triggered by the recent Benchmarker 3, emphasizing OPEX reduction through automation.
Further details are available here.

Can we get a glimpse of R&S®SmartOrchestrator?

The user interface of R&S®SmartOrchestrator is designed for ease of use, providing a centralized platform for campaign orchestration. Users can configure and schedule tasks, manage and import data into SmartAnalytics, create reports. Part of Rohde & Schwarz web portal, it is fully integrated with R&S®SmartAnalytics and creates a holistic network testing ecosystem. A detailed demonstration can be arranged to showcase its full capabilities.

Download and import of measurement files with SmartOrchestrator

One practical example of R&S®SmartOrchestrator in action is the automation of the entire network testing campaign workflow. This automation eliminates manual tasks such as file transfers, format conversions and database imports, streamlining execution and enhancing focus on strategic activities. Its integration with R&S®SmartAnalytics enables the transformation of raw data into insights with automated scripts and report generation.