VIAV vs AOS Comparison

Viavi Solutions Inc is a world-wide leader in test and measurement and optical technologies. Its test and measurement, and resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from data center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace, railway and first responder communications. In addition, it develop and advance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and automotive end markets. The company's segments are Network and Service Enablement (NSE); and Optical Security and Performance Products (OSP). Majority of revenue comes from NSE segment. It has presence in Americas, Asia-Pacific, and EMEA. Majority of revenue is from America.

A.O. Smith manufactures a broad lineup of water heaters, boilers, and water treatment products. The company has two reporting segments: North America (80% of sales) and rest of world (20% of sales). A.O. Smith is the leading manufacturer of water heaters in North America for the residential and commercial markets, with approximately 36% and 52% market share, respectively. Residential water heaters account for most of North American sales and are distributed equally through wholesale and retail channels. Most of A.O. Smith's international revenue is from China, a market the company entered in the mid-1990s.