Our future lives will consist of ubiquitous technology that will rely on mobile connectivity, such as 5G and 6G, to provide personalized experiences and a large number of use cases for vertical industries. Assistive technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and blockchain will allow us to safely and seamlessly interact with our densely technological environments. A complex web of technologies will reshape business, industry and our lives. A new landscape will emerge where interdisciplinary approaches will lay the foundation for a safer, more sustainable and connected world As we enter this new era, bringing a new way of living to people around the world, we can see three pillars key to success:
The need to establish trust to support complex business models and use cases
The first pillar of success centers on the idea that any exchange of products and services requires a foundation of trust. This exchange will grow more complex as business models span multiple technologies and stakeholders from a diverse set of industries. These highly complex business models will be configured to offer use cases that will take full advantage of the latest products and technologies available on the market. In this highly complex arena, we expect to see a need for new solutions that help establish the trust that is a sine qua non between entities such as businesses, government organizations, and consumers.
These trusted enablers will form the foundation of new business models and use cases, and ensure sustainable commercial viability. Key trust enablers include those that provide security, privacy, and reliability. The industry is at an exciting crossroads where innovative technologies and related solutions will converge to establish the trust these complex business models and use cases need. Measurement, test and optimization solutions provide insights and continuous visibility from the device to the edge of the radio access network (RAN), to the core of the network and at every connection entry point. These solutions create the kind of robustness that products, services, and businesses need in use cases that rely on a mix of technologies found in 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), satellite communications, and digitalization. high-speed, as well as automotive, optics and robotics.
The need for freedom of thought to make innovative leaps in technology and applications
The second pillar of success is based on the understanding that a culture that fosters diversity has a greater opportunity to bring unique and complementary perspectives. Such a culture also encourages creative minds to roam free, leading to research and innovative leaps, spawning new business models and new applications. To achieve such innovation within an organization or ecosystem of discrete entities leveraging shared knowledge and technologies, it is important to use common platforms and holistic solutions. When a connected ecosystem of individuals or organizations uses integrated solutions that generate end-to-end visibility, new insights are generated, creating an environment that facilitates innovation leapfrogging. 5G networks are increasingly heterogeneous in nature, leveraging a mix of technologies, modes of operation (standalone and non-standalone), and frequency bands ranging from sub-6GHz to mmWave.
Many of these heterogeneous networks rely on technology features such as Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) using 4G, non-terrestrial networks using satellite communications, and non-cellular technologies such as Wi-Fi to provide reliable and ubiquitous wireless connectivity. profitable. Common platforms and end-to-end solutions make it easier for stakeholders to develop, deploy and use such heterogeneous networks, gain insight and visibility across a broader set of parameters and multiple interconnected systems. Stakeholders who embrace a culture that encourages free-thinking have greater opportunities to leverage these insights to drive innovation leaps that ensure superior end-user quality of service for any specific 5G application, as well as inform new technologies and applications. that drive growth and improve our lives.
The need for transparency to establish constellations of successful partnerships
The third foundation for success revolves around the idea that transparency is a key component in establishing constellations of successful partnerships formed between business, government, academia, regulatory organizations, and consortia. Transparency into product performance, business agreements, and commitments builds trust between parties involved in any type of collaboration, instilling trust and leading to increased investment. One way to create transparency in 5G networks, devices and services is to use test solutions that provide highly accurate measurements, thus ensuring the integrity of predicted results. By adopting solutions that reduce uncertainties, stakeholders, including product developers and mobile operators, can create trusted offerings that meet the expectations of their users. The types of test solutions that verify the integrity of any commitment made within the framework of a collaboration or as part of a business agreement, create a solid foundation for industry-wide transparency.
The engine that powers innovators to spark the next innovation for humanity
These three key foundations of success, trust, transparency and free thought, help us power the next generation of mobile connectivity, 6G, which will create a framework of ubiquitous wireless intelligence that will serve humanity for decades. Our future will be fueled by innovations that will build on our collective creativity to deliver new technology and use cases across multiple domains that will converge at an astonishing rate. These pillars of success lay the foundation that can create great opportunities for consumers and the industry, as well as deliver great improvements in healthcare, transportation and logistics globally. Keysight has the experience to guide, create, and deliver interconnected cutting-edge technologies across multiple domains. As a result, Keysight is the engine that will enable us innovators to spark new ideas and create designs that will make our lives richer, healthier, and full of potential. We are excited to play such an important role in delivering 6G for humanity.
KAILASH NARAYANAN Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Devices Segment – Keysight Technologies
Kailash Narayanan is Vice President and General Manager at Keysight Technologies. He is a seasoned executive in the electronic test and measurement industry. He leads the wireless device business and is responsible for product and solution development, marketing, and delivery to the wireless device ecosystem. His areas of expertise are 5G and IoT, and his business intends to transform the way electronic metering companies enable 5G and get closer to the needs of IoT businesses and the market. Kailash began his career as an engineer in 1996 at a start-up in the San Francisco Bay Area, developing automation solutions for sales teams. Later, he joined Hewlett-Packard, moving into the electronic test and measurement industry. He has been part of a wide range of businesses and technologies spanning ground line backhaul, base stations, electronics, wireless handhelds and fiber optics. Kailash earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Chicago and an MS from Walden University.
