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Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has joined the AI-RAN Alliance, a consortium formed in early 2024 aimed at integrating AI into radio access networks (RAN) to enhance mobile networks. The alliance, which includes technology, industry, and academic institutions, focuses on improving spectral efficiency, optimizing RAN performance, and deploying AI at the network edge to offer new services and increase operational efficiency. Keysight's expertise in measurement science and AI research will contribute to the alliance’s goals, including generating new AI-driven revenue opportunities and reducing power consumption. This collaboration underscores Keysight’s commitment to advancing AI innovations in wireless communications.

Keysight Technologies announced that Vodafone is using its 5G Network Visibility Solutions to enhance the user experience of its 330 million customers during the transition to 5G. The solutions provide automated, real-time visibility into subscriber-level traffic across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, reducing operational expenses and improving security. As global 5G subscribers are expected to more than triple from 1.6 billion in 2023 to 5.3 billion by 2029, Vodafone requires tools capable of handling increased traffic while maintaining quality service. Keysight's solutions enable efficient monitoring, advanced 5G protocol correlation, scalable orchestration, and enhanced security. Vodafone's Head of Digital & OSS, Simon Norton, highlighted the importance of these tools in building scalable, innovative, and future-proof networks.

Keysight Technologies announced that its RF/RRM Carrier Acceptance Toolset (RCAT) has enabled SGS to become the first authorized third-party test lab for the Skylo non-terrestrial network (NTN) device certification program. This certification is important for mobile operators looking to adopt hybrid satellite-terrestrial network architecture. SGS chose Keysight's RCAT solution for its robust support and validated Skylo test cases, enhancing their ability to certify narrowband NTN devices. This collaboration with Skylo and SGS strengthens Keysight's position as a leading test equipment vendor and supports the continued growth of Skylo's device certification program. Additionally, Keysight and Skylo are working on future test releases, emphasizing their commitment to the long-term success of NTN development.

Keysight Technologies announced that Allion Labs has chosen them as the test partner for Thunderbolt 5 product certification. This partnership makes Allion an Intel-authorized certification lab for Thunderbolt 5, which promises up to 120 Gbps data transfer speeds— nearly three times faster than Thunderbolt 4. Keysight's testing solutions, including Infiniium UXR-B Series Oscilloscopes, M8000 series high-performance BERT, and ENA Vector Network Analyzers, will be used for certification. Both companies aim to advance industry standards and provide superior Thunderbolt solutions.

Keysight Technologies has announced that Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) has adopted its Signaling Field-To-Lab (S-FTL) solution to streamline and automate their 5G field-to-lab workflow in Bengaluru. This solution allows SSIR to significantly reduce the time needed to replicate complex 5G field scenarios in the lab, enhancing the end-user's quality of experience (QoE). The S-FTL solution automates the process of analyzing field logs and creating test cases, enabling SSIR engineers to focus on addressing field issues rather than manual log analysis. This partnership is expected to accelerate the resolution of communication issues, save on validation costs, and improve overall efficiency in the deployment of 5G technologies.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Diversity in 2024, ranking 8th out of 500 U.S.-based companies. This marks the second consecutive year that Keysight has been listed, reflecting its sustained commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The ranking is based on personal and public recommendations across various diversity dimensions and independent research on company metrics. In FY23, Keysight exceeded its DEI targets, boasting 61.1% of U.S. new hires from underrepresented minorities and increasing women in executive roles to 27.6%. Additionally, over 1,000 STEM kits were delivered. Chief People and Administrative Officer Ingrid Estrada emphasized the importance of DEI as an ongoing journey and committed to further enhancing processes and programs.

Keysight Technologies and SmartViser have partnered to offer a solution for testing the Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) of smartphones and tablets, aligning with the EU's energy labeling mandate effective from June 20, 2025. The combined solution integrates SmartViser's viSer software with Keysight's UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform, allowing device manufacturers to evaluate battery consumption performance. This setup supports multiple wireless formats, including 5G, LTE, eMTC, Wi-Fi, and C-V2X. The collaboration aims to help manufacturers meet regulatory requirements while enhancing device performance and addressing sustainability challenges.

Keysight Technologies and Ericsson have partnered to develop a pre-standard 6G network proof of concept. This prototype, leveraging Ericsson's base station and Keysight's emulated user equipment, will be showcased at the IEEE International Conference on Communications 2024. The demonstration aims to validate a 6G protocol stack by exploring new frequency ranges and higher bandwidths. This collaboration marks an initial step towards refining the 5G protocol stack to support 6G applications. The project seeks to address development challenges, particularly in radio frequency propagation, paving the way for future 6G technologies.

Keysight Technologies will showcase advanced solutions at the 2024 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) from June 16-21, 2024, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

They will present innovations for optimizing 5G and pioneering 6G, including the new wideband active load-pull capability, AI/ML-enabled EDA, phased array antenna test solutions, and signal source characterization.

Additionally, Keysight will host technical lectures, workshops, and tutorials on various spectrum innovations.