Zero-SWARM: Zero-Enabling Smart Networked Control Framework For Agile Cyber Physical Production Systems Of Systems
main goal: Zero-SWARM provides a methodological and technological framework aimed to be modular, open and reusable to address the quick uptake of advanced 5G technologies by the European manufacturing sector. This includes an open framework for the engineering and management of smart Cyber-physical Systems of Systems, relying on advanced industrial 5G communication, to enable resilience […]
ADROIT6G: Distributed Artificial Intelligence-driven open and programmable architecture for 6G networks
main goal: ADROIT6G focuses on disruptive innovations in the architecture of emerging 6G mobile networks, including implementation of the logic for the end-to-end, automated management of the inter-computing and inter-domain network infrastructure, coordinating the dynamic and inter-domain resource allocation in near real-time and short-term timescales based on context-aware predictions, real-time and near real-time close loops […]
TRIALSNET: TRials supported by Smart Networks beyond 5G
main goal: TrialsNet aims to deploy full large-scale trials to implement a heterogenous and comprehensive set of innovative 6G applications based on various technologies such as cobots, metaverse, massive twinning, Internet of Senses, and covering three relevant domains of the urban ecosystems in Europe. nextworks role: Our focus is on the coordination of the integration […]
Hexa-X-II: The second phase of the flagship for B5G/6G vision and intelligent fabric of technology enablers connecting human, physical, and digital worlds
main goal: Hexa-X-II leverages the work of Hexa-X on 6G key enablers that connect the human, physical, and digital worlds, to advanced technology readiness with validated technology including key aspects of modules, protocols and interfaces, and data for a a sustainable, inclusive, and trustworthy 6G platform. nextworks role: Our focus is on the design, development, […]
OCTAPUS: Optical circuit switched time sensitive network architecture for high-speed passive optical networks and next generation ultra-dynamic and reconfigurable central office environments
main goal: OCTAPUS aims to deliver an agile, low-cost and energy-efficient PIC technology framework that will re-architect the NGCO ecosystem, transparently upgrading its capacity to 51.2Tb/s and beyond, through an innovative optically-switched backplane and transceiver toolkit. OCTAPUS’s NGCO and SDN-based control framework will be eventually validated in the COSMOTE testbed facilities. nextworks role: Task leader […]
QSN: Quantum secure networks partnership
main goal: QSNP aims to develop advanced quantum technology for quantum secure communication networks against the ever-increasing power of computers and the sophistication of algorithms, even for quantum computers. This includes the deployment of next generation protocols based on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) cryptography techniques. QSNP targets the integration of the innovative quantum cryptography technology […]
LOCUS: Localization and Analytics On-demand Embedded in the 5G Ecosystem for Ubiquitous Vertical Applications
main goal: Develop a location management layered infrastructure for 5G networks capable of improving localization accuracy and security. Work on analytics, learning and inference to analyze/predict the behavior of devices and targets, and improve network management. nextworks role: Design and develop APIs and work on the integration of intelligence functions for Network Optimization and Operation. […]
KnowlEdge: Towards AI powered manufacturing services, processes, and products in an edge-to-cloud-knowledge continuum for humans [in-the-loop]
main goal: Develop a new generation of AI methods, systems and data management infrastructure. This framework will provide means for the secure management of distributed data and the computational infrastructure to execute the needed analytic algorithms and redistribute the knowledge towards a knowledge exchange society. nextworks role: Implementation of a data collection platform for retrieval […]
Int5Gent: Integrating 5G enabling technologies in a holistic service to physical layer 5G system platform
main goal: Targets the integration of innovative data plane technology building blocks under a flexible 5G network resource, slice and application orchestration framework, providing a complete 5G system platform for the validation of advance 5G services and IoT solutions. nextworks role: Design and develop a network slicing solution capable of coordinating the provisioning and configuration […]
iNGENIOUS: Next-GENeration IoT sOlutions for the Universal Supply chain
main goal: Aims to design and evaluate the Next-Generation IoT (NG-IoT) solution, with emphasis on 5G and the development of Edge and Cloud computing extensions for IoT, as well as providing smart networking and data management solutions with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML). The project embraces the 5G Infrastructure Association (5G IA) and Alliance […]
