Keysight and University of Malaga Launch 6G Research Lab
Malaga, Tuesday, 4 February 2025.
Keysight Technologies and the University of Malaga opened a lab on 2 February 2025 to foster innovation in 6G technology, featuring specialized workspaces for experimentation and collaboration.
State-of-the-Art Research Facilities
The newly established facility comprises three specialized workspaces designed to advance 6G technology development [1][3]. The Monitor workspace enables real-time mobile network experimentation through the Victoria Network platform, while the Measurement area houses Keysight’s cutting-edge testing hardware and software [4]. The Experience section serves as a demonstration space for practical 6G use cases, providing hands-on engagement opportunities [4].
Research Focus and Innovation Goals
The laboratory’s research agenda encompasses several critical areas in next-generation wireless technology. Key focus areas include new spectrum and components development, AI and ML network integration, digital twins, networked sensing, novel network topologies, and enhanced security and privacy measures [2][3]. According to Giampaolo Tardioli, Vice President of 6G and Next Generation Technology at Keysight, ‘The new lab will serve as a hub for innovation and collaboration in the 6G space, driving the development of next-generation technologies that will shape the future of connectivity and communication’ [2].
Strategic Partnerships and Future Impact
The initiative strengthens Keysight’s European infrastructure and demonstrates the company’s commitment to advancing wireless technology [3]. The laboratory has already established significant partnerships, including a collaboration with NVIDIA on a 6G Research Cloud Platform focused on AI-driven RAN technologies [3]. Pedro Merino, Director of ITIS at UMA, emphasized the laboratory’s significance, stating that it positions the university as ‘an international benchmark for fostering collaborations with companies and governmental bodies in the 6G sector’ [2][3].
Industry Context and Timeline
The launch of this 6G laboratory comes at a strategic time, as the global telecommunications industry transitions from 5G to future technologies. For context, India had just completed its nationwide 5G rollout in October 2024, reaching 779 out of 783 districts [1]. The timing of this laboratory’s establishment positions it to play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of wireless technology standards and innovations [GPT].