Keysight and University of Malaga’s MobileNet join forces to Accelerate Open RAN Development with RAN Intelligent Controller Testing
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) announces a collaboration with the University of Malaga's MobileNet lab to accelerate Open RAN development using Keysight's RAN Intelligent Controller Test Solutions (RICtest). This partnership aims to create testing models for RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC), covering both near-real-time and non-real-time functions for advanced network intelligence management.
The RICtest solution will enable comprehensive testing of RIC functionalities, including AI and ML processing of xApps and rApps. This collaboration supports cutting-edge R&D activities in 5G/6G and Open RAN, complementing MobileNet's extensive testbeds and network infrastructure. Keysight's involvement underscores its commitment to accelerating Open RAN deployments through advanced test solutions.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) annuncia una collaborazione con il laboratorio MobileNet dell'Università di Malaga per accelerare lo sviluppo di Open RAN utilizzando le soluzioni di test RAN Intelligent Controller (RICtest) di Keysight. Questa partnership ha l'obiettivo di creare modelli di test per i RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC), coprendo sia le funzioni in tempo quasi reale che quelle non in tempo reale per una gestione avanzata dell'intelligenza di rete.
La soluzione RICtest consentirà un test completo delle funzionalità RIC, compresi i processi di AI e ML per xApps e rApps. Questa collaborazione sostiene attività di R&D all'avanguardia in 5G/6G e Open RAN, integrando le ampie piattaforme di test e infrastrutture di rete di MobileNet. Il coinvolgimento di Keysight sottolinea il suo impegno per accelerare i dispiegamenti di Open RAN attraverso soluzioni di test avanzate.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) anuncia una colaboración con el laboratorio MobileNet de la Universidad de Málaga para acelerar el desarrollo de Open RAN utilizando las soluciones de prueba del RAN Intelligent Controller (RICtest) de Keysight. Esta asociación tiene como objetivo crear modelos de prueba para los RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC), abarcando tanto funciones en tiempo casi real como no en tiempo real para la gestión avanzada de la inteligencia de red.
La solución RICtest permitirá una prueba integral de las funcionalidades RIC, incluyendo el procesamiento de IA y ML de xApps y rApps. Esta colaboración apoya actividades de I+D de vanguardia en 5G/6G y Open RAN, complementando las extensas plataformas de prueba e infraestructura de red de MobileNet. La participación de Keysight destaca su compromiso con la aceleración de los despliegues de Open RAN a través de soluciones de prueba avanzadas.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS)는 말라가 대학교의 MobileNet 연구소와 협력하여 Keysight의 RAN Intelligent Controller Test Solutions (RICtest)를 사용하여 Open RAN 개발을 가속화할 계획을 발표했습니다. 이 파트너십은 고급 네트워크 지능 관리를 위한 거의 실시간 및 비실시간 기능을 포함하는 RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC)에 대한 테스트 모델을 만들려고 합니다.
RICtest 솔루션은 xApps와 rApps의 AI 및 ML 처리 기능을 포함한 RIC 기능의 포괄적인 테스트를 가능하게 합니다. 이 협력은 5G/6G 및 Open RAN 분야의 최첨단 연구 개발 활동을 지원하며 MobileNet의 폭넓은 테스트베드와 네트워크 인프라를 보완합니다. Keysight의 참여는 고급 테스트 솔루션을 통해 Open RAN 배포를 가속화하겠다는 의지를 강조합니다.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) annonce une collaboration avec le laboratoire MobileNet de l'Université de Malaga pour accélérer le développement de Open RAN en utilisant les solutions de test RAN Intelligent Controller (RICtest) de Keysight. Ce partenariat vise à créer des modèles de test pour les RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC), couvrant à la fois des fonctions en temps quasi réel et non en temps réel pour une gestion intelligente avancée du réseau.
La solution RICtest permettra des tests complets des fonctionnalités RIC, y compris le traitement de l'IA et du ML pour les xApps et rApps. Cette collaboration soutient des activités de R&D de pointe dans les domaines de la 5G/6G et de l'Open RAN, complétant les vastes infrastructures de test et de réseau de MobileNet. L'implication de Keysight souligne son engagement à accélérer les déploiements d'Open RAN grâce à des solutions de test avancées.
Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) kündigt eine Zusammenarbeit mit dem MobileNet-Labor der Universität Málaga an, um die Open RAN-Entwicklung mithilfe von Keysights RAN Intelligent Controller Testlösungen (RICtest) zu beschleunigen. Ziel dieser Partnerschaft ist es, Testmodelle für RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC) zu erstellen, die sowohl nahezu Echtzeit- als auch nicht-echtzeitfunktionen für ein fortschrittliches Netzwerkmanagement umfassen.
Die RICtest-Lösung ermöglicht umfassende Tests der RIC-Funktionalitäten, einschließlich KI- und ML-Verarbeitung von xApps und rApps. Diese Zusammenarbeit unterstützt hochmoderne F&E-Aktivitäten in den Bereichen 5G/6G und Open RAN und ergänzt die umfangreichen Testbeds und die Netzwerk Infrastruktur von MobileNet. Das Engagement von Keysight unterstreicht sein Bestreben, die Bereitstellung von Open RAN mithilfe fortschrittlicher Testlösungen zu beschleunigen.
- Collaboration with University of Malaga enhances Keysight's position in Open RAN development
- RICtest solution enables comprehensive testing of RAN Intelligent Controllers
- Partnership supports cutting-edge R&D activities in 5G/6G and Open RAN
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- Solution will serve to define models for rigorous testing of radio access network intelligent controllers and associated functions
- Enables testing of the near-real-time and non-real-time functions of radio access network intelligent controllers
As more operators move to Open RAN architecture, new test requirements are emerging. RICs are a critical component of controlling Open RANs and are comprised of two components, the near-real-time RIC for low-latency functionalities and the xApps it hosts, and the non-real-time RIC for less time-sensitive operations and rApps. In order to drive network innovation and to ensure interoperability, performance, and validation, testing RICs and their apps is essential.
By leveraging Keysight’s RICtest solution, MobileNet has successfully defined a crucial foundation for rigorous testing and training of RIC xApps / rApps implementing advanced AI / ML algorithms. The flexibility of the RICtest solution allows for experimentation in both open-loop and close-loop scenarios, enabling precise evaluation and optimization of these algorithms.
Keysight’s RICtest solution faithfully emulates all E2 node types standardized by the O-RAN Alliance, facilitating comprehensive testing of RIC functionalities at any scale. Additionally, it supports modeled measurements to test the AI and ML processing of xApps and rApps.
Sergio Fortes, Associate Professor, Telecoms+AI/ML Researcher for MobileNet / University of
Cao Peng, Vice President and General Manager for Keysight’s Wireless Test Group, said: “Keysight remains at the forefront of accelerating Open RAN deployments through cutting-edge test solutions. We are delighted to collaborate with the MobileNet team at the University of
Resources
- Demo Video: Unlocking RAN Potential: Keysight RICTest for Comprehensive Testing
- Article: Getting Open RAN Up and Running
- Keysight’s RICtest solution
- How to Validate Open RAN RIC Functionality
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