White Paper: ‘6G KPIs – Definitions and Target Values’

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In January 2025, The Test, Measurement, and KPIs Validation (TMV) Working Group (WG) published the white paper on 6G KPIs titled ‘6G KPIs – Definitions and Target Values’.  

‘This white paper consolidates 6G KPIs from SNS JU projects, providing definitions, target values, and context to shape the 6G vision. Furthermore, the TMV WG promotes common collection procedures, validation methodologies, and analysis of KPI metrics. Various SNS JU projects provided the KPIs, which drive their technical developments.’

You may read it here.

InterDigital and Keysight to Demonstrate Dynamic AI-Enabled Sensing at Mobile World Congress 2025

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InterDigital, Inc. and Keysight are set to demonstrate dynamic AI-enabled sensing capabilities at 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐌𝐖𝐂) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! Visit InterDigital’s booth (Hall 5C51) ‘𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 3𝐺𝑃𝑃 𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝐴𝐼 𝑒𝑛ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑦 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑑𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑦𝑛𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠.’

“𝑨𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑨𝑰 𝒊𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚,” said Michael Dieudonne, R&D Manager, 6G and Next-Generation Technology at Keysight and Project Coordinator of 6G-SANDBOX project.

This demo includes technology developed in the CENTRIC Project and 6G-SANDBOX project, supported by Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) under the EU’s Horizon Europe program (Grant Agreements No. 101096379 & 101096328).

You may read more => https://ir.interdigital.com/news-events/press-releases/news-details/2025/InterDigital-and-Keysight-to-Demonstrate-Dynamic-AI-Enabled-Sensing-at-Mobile-World-Congress-2025/default.aspx

SNS JU Vertical Engagement Tracker

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‘The Vertical Engagement Tracker aims to map, analyse, and align 6G R&I project use cases with industry needs, providing a structured framework for engagement, fostering innovation through collaboration with industry associations, and shaping the future of 6G technology by bridging gaps between research and market applications.

You may find it here https://verticals-tracker.sns-ju.eu/vertical-engagement-tracker

You may check for 6G-SANDBOX Use Cases:

1. Power Storm

2. NWDAF Stream Analyser

3. NTN

4. Smart Contract-based Digital Twins for the IoT (SCDT)

5. MAGDALENA

6. Prosperancy

7. 6G-MOBKPI

8. Integration between 5G/6G and LoRaWAN

9. Broadcast-Multicast Communications

10. Next cell prediction using Graph Neural Networks

11. Testing the integration of an open-source 5G FR2 gNB with the 6G-SANDBOX Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface

12. 6G-VIZ

13. Internet of Sense

Pedro Merino Gomez, from University of Malaga, is on air!

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In a recent interview, which was held on the 21st of January, Pedro Merino Gomez, the Technical Coordinator of 6G-SANDBOX, discussed the installation of two new cutting-edge 6G research infrastructures at the University of Málaga, marking a significant milestone in Spain’s technological landscape. He explained that this new facility is the first of its kind in the country, providing unique opportunities for advancing 6G technology research.

Pedro also highlighted the importance of collaboration with Keysight Technologies , which played a crucial role in making this project a reality in the context of 6G-SANDBOX project. He went on to elaborate on what 6G technology is, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize communication networks in the near future. 

You may listen to the full interview here => https://www.canalmalaga.es/malaga-al-dia-2a-hora

6G Research Laboratory Opening

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On the 17th of January 2025 two new research infrastructures for 6G technology were inaugurated at the University of Málaga: the new Keysight – UMA 6G Research Laboratory and the Victoria Network, a project aimed at creating a private 5G/6G R&D&I network in the province of Málaga.

 6G-SANDBOX’s Contribution
The Keysight-UMA 6G Research Lab is a direct outcome of the 6G-SANDBOX project, enabling advanced experimentation in:

🔹 Real-time network monitoring (AI, IoT, satellite, smart applications)
 🔹 5G/6G performance testing & energy efficiency
🔹 Digital twins & large-scale mobile network emulation

These facilities will play a key role in shaping the future of 6G technologies, offering an open platform for testing and collaboration.

The presentation ceremony for the ‘6G Research Lab’ and ‘Victoria Network’ was presided over by the Rector of the University, Teodomiro López, who was joined by Pedro Merino, Professor and Director of the ITIS Institute; Giampaolo Tardioli, Vice President of 6G & Next Generation Technology at Keysight; and Julia Criado, Deputy Director General for Spectrum Planning and Management.

Pavlos Fournogerakis, Deputy Head of Programmes at SNS JU, also attended the event and delivered a brief message, emphasizing that SNS JU welcomes initiatives like this—stemming from SNS JU-funded activities—that showcase real-life results with the potential to improve people’s everyday lives.

Prior to the event, the Rector of the UMA and our Project Coordinator Michael Dieudonne, Keysight Technologies, unveiled an inaugural plaque.

Pedro Merino, head of the Victoria Network and technical director of the 6G-SANDBOX project, emphasized the significance of having a one-of-a-kind installation in Spain that integrates results from over a decade of R&D projects, funded by both public and private investments.

For Spanish eyes, you may read the Press Release here => https://www.uma.es/sala-de-prensa/noticias/dos-nuevas-infraestructuras-para-la-investigacion-en-tecnologia-6g-se-instalan-en-la-universidad-de-malaga/

YouTube Video => https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJebnlWtxrE

White Paper by Reliable Software Networks WG

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The SNS JU Reliable Software Networks Working Group, released a White Paper titled ‘𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 & 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻, 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝟲𝗚 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀’ in December 2024.  On behalf of 6G-SANDBOX Eurescom GmbH, Fogus Innovations and Services P.C. and Telefónica contributed to this paper.
‘𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑓𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 𝑘𝑒𝑦 𝑓𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑛, 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 6𝐺 𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑑𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑣𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑆𝑁𝑆 𝐽𝑈 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠1, 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑎 𝑘𝑒𝑦 𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑔𝑒; 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑜𝑓𝑡𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑒𝑟𝑎 𝑖𝑛 𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡.’

You may download and read the full paper => https://smart-networks.europa.eu/sns-publications/

Join Us in Shaping the Future of 6G!

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The 6G-SANDBOX project offers exciting opportunities for collaboration. We invite you to visit our website and explore how we can work together.

Visit our website to learn more: https://6g-sandbox.eu/engage-with-us/

OpenNebula Blog – OpenNebula: Managing Heterogeneous Infrastructures for 6G-Ready Trial Networks

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OpenNebula just released a new blog post featuring the work done within 6G-SANDBOX project and OpenNebula’s role. You may read it here

HEXA-X-II – NTN Workshop

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On the 7th of November, Michael Dieudonne, María Isabel Quesada Gil from Keysight and Delia Rico from University of Malaga, participated in the NTN workshop, organized by HEXA-X-II and other NTN projects like 6G-NTN, ETHER and 5G-STARDUST with a primary goal of fostering mutual learning and collaboration.Our partners delivered two presentations:

  • NTN/TN integration with a focus on multi-connectivity – University of Malaga presented 6G-SANDBOX efforts in NTN/TN integration with a focus on multi-connectivity.
  • Study in digital twin to assess the impact of massive random access in sparse NTN Leo constellation– Keysight presented the 6G for the deployment of satellite networks in the paradigm of non-terrestrial networks (NTN).

You may read more here

IEEE GLOBECOM 2024

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IEEE GLOBECOM 2024 kicked-off today in the Cape Town, South Africa. As part of this prestigious event, a paper by IS-Wireless partner, acknowledging the 6G-SANDBOX project, was presented today during the session MWN-S01: 5G/6G Networks. The paper, titled “𝟱𝗚 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗠𝗗𝗖 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗟-𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝗞𝗗-𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆”. For more info: https://globecom2024.ieee-globecom.org/