Keysight Technologies Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Keysight Technologies predicts significant trends in technology for 2023, emphasizing the growing importance of quantum computing, electric vehicles, and sustainable software testing. Companies are encouraged to invest in quantum technologies to avoid falling behind, with 74% believing they must adapt quickly. The construction industry is expected to adopt electric vehicles for operational efficiency by 2025. Enhanced software testing methods aim to reduce energy costs and environmental impacts. The 2028 Olympics will showcase 6G technology, and caution is advised against DIY digital twins, which may lead to increased product recalls.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has integrated its Keysight Open RAN Architect (KORA) solutions into CableLabs' 5G Lab, supporting the 2023 5G Challenge aimed at validating interoperability of O-RAN components. The solutions will test edge-to-core O-RAN subcomponents, facilitating performance measurement and ensuring compatibility among various vendors. Keysight's P8800S UeSIM, P8822S RuSIM, and P8850S CoreSIM will be instrumental in testing O-RAN radio units and systems. This expansion enhances the lab's capabilities and boosts the ecosystem for 5G technology adoption, emphasizing Keysight's commitment to fostering innovation in telecommunications.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has introduced a new Iterative Learning Control (ILC) test method that significantly reduces Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) test times for power amplifiers from hours to minutes. This innovation supports power amplifier manufacturers in accelerating their R&D cycles and reducing time-to-market. The technique was first deployed by Hexawave to validate its HWA1330 gallium arsenide amplifier, achieving impressive metrics such as over 30% power added efficiency (PAE) and a power gain of 35.5 dB. Keysight's ILC method forms part of its High Frequency Measurement Solution portfolio, enhancing measurement accuracy and performance.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) achieved significant advancements in data transmission technology, demonstrating record baud rates of 310 GBaud using on-off keying modulation and 160 GBaud using PAM6 modulation. This enhancement supports 1.6 Tbps applications, crucial for data centers facing increasing bandwidth demands driven by AI, 5G, and IoT. The collaboration with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Riga Technical University focused on achieving efficient data transmission while reducing power consumption. These innovations will be showcased at OFC 2023, addressing the pressing need for scalable optical links.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) hosted its investor day in New York City, showcasing a resilient business model and strategic growth opportunities. Key highlights include a consistent strategy for long-term growth, diverse market opportunities, and a new $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization. The company raised its long-term revenue growth expectations to a sustainable 5-7% CAGR and non-GAAP operating margins to 31-32% by FY 2026. CEO Satish Dhanasekaran emphasized a commitment to innovation across sectors like 5G and IoT, aiming to create significant value for stakeholders.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS), in collaboration with McGill University, has set a world record in optical communication by achieving transmission rates of 1.2 Tbps and 1.6 Tbps over 10 km. This landmark feat utilizes distributed feedback lasers for both the carrier and local oscillators and will be showcased at OFC 2023, a premier optical communications conference. The system used Keysight’s M8199B 256 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator and marks a significant advancement towards efficient coherent optical transmission systems, essential for meeting the demand of data centers driven by AI and IoT applications.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) will showcase its innovative design and testing solutions at embedded world 2023 from March 14-16, 2023, in Nürnberg, Germany. The event will feature demonstrations of the Electrical Performance Scan for electromagnetic simulation, IoT Device Battery Life Optimization solution, and high-speed digital test solutions. Keysight’s participation emphasizes its commitment to empowering IoT networks and automotive technologies.

Keysight Technologies recently released Episode 5 of the podcast Source De[Code], focusing on the transformative role of digital twins in product design and development. The episode highlights how digital twin software enhances design workflows, allowing for improved performance predictions while balancing consumer expectations and business needs. It explains that digital twins connect simulation models with real-world data, enabling teams to visualize prototypes effectively. This technology helps address challenges in integrating new features with existing systems while maintaining product performance. The episode showcases insights from guest Dr. Ian Rippke, emphasizing the potential of digital twins in empowering design teams.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has entered a three-party agreement with NTT DOCOMO and NTT to drive innovation for 6G wireless technology. This collaboration focuses on new spectrum technologies for sub-terahertz frequencies, specifically in the 92 GHz to 300 GHz range, to overcome challenges in implementing 6G use cases. The multi-year project aims to enhance radio frequency (RF) channel measurement and modeling. Keysight generated $5.4B in revenues in fiscal year 2022 and continues to play a vital role in advancing next-generation communication technologies, including both 5G and 6G.