Keysight Awarded Two Open Networks Ecosystem Competition Grants from UK Government
September 15 2023 - 11:00AM
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- Grant projects focus on RAN intelligent controller development
in the areas of artificial intelligence and machine learning as
well as energy savings and network security
- Competition seeks to diversify the supply chain for the UK’s
wireless networks while advancing Open RAN architectures
- Partners include 5G RuralDorset, Arm, British Telecom, the
University of Surrey, Virgin Media O2, and Vodafone
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has been awarded two
Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition grants from the UK
Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology in
partnership with 5G RuralDorset, Arm, British Telecom, the
University of Surrey, Virgin Media O2, and Vodafone.
Launched in early 2023, the ONE competition seeks to diversify
the supply chain for the country’s wireless networks while
advancing Open Radio Access Network (RAN) architectures. A total of
£80 million was made available for projects addressing three key
barriers to the adoption of Open RAN networks: high demand density
(HDD) network optimization; RAN intelligent controller (RIC) and
other RAN software automation; and radio frequency (RF) hardware
and component development.
Keysight and its industry partners were awarded grants for:
- HiPer-RAN Program: Working with the University of
Surrey, Virgin Media O2, British Telecom, and other industry
partners, Keysight will jointly develop a highly efficient, secure,
and scalable RIC with advanced control modules.
- 5G RuralDorset Program: Working with 5G RuralDorset,
Vodafone, Arm, and other industry partners, Keysight will jointly
deploy an end-to-end Open RAN network by co-developing various Open
RAN network components, specifically in the areas of RIC artificial
intelligence / machine learning and security algorithms.
A major focus of both projects will be the RIC network
component, which controls and optimizes Open RAN network
performances and enables the deployment of third-party software
applications that automate network functions at scale. In addition,
the projects will address network energy savings and network
security.
Both projects will use the Keysight Open RAN Architect (KORA)
solution to emulate Open RAN networks to enable the testing and
optimization of RIC and associated software. KORA offers integrated
solutions that accelerate the development, integration, and
deployment of O-RAN-compliant equipment.
Dr. David Owens, Head of 5G Technical Trials at Virgin Media
O2, said: “The development of a RAN Intelligent Controller
solution is a critical part of deploying a viable Open RAN network
and will bring critical capabilities that will increase the
efficiency and the security of our networks. By partnering with
Keysight and leveraging its O-RAN solution portfolio, we will be a
key part of this development and deployment of the final
solution.”
James Grayling, Open RAN Product Integration Manager at
Vodafone, said: “A multi-vendor ecosystem represents an
opportunity to drive operational efficiency and innovation
throughout the technology ecosystem. This is a new way of working
which bring clear and substantial benefits. We have embraced Open
RAN at the core of our business, and we are excited to explore the
opportunities with Keysight Technologies and other partners.”
Mosaab Abughalib, Senior Director and General Manager for
Keysight’s Network Emulation Group, said: “Keysight is pleased
to partner with the industry and the UK government to advance the
efforts towards an open network architecture and will bring
together our solutions and expertise to resolve complex
interoperability challenges that will enable successful network
deployments. A key focus area will be on advancing AI/ML and
network security algorithms.”
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