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 […]
SLICENET: End-to-End Cognitive Network Slicing and Slice Management Framework in Virtualised Multi-Domain, Multi-Tenant 5G Networks
main goal: Develop an end-to-end cognitive network slicing and slice management framework capable to act as ‘one-stop shop’ 5G slice management for vertical businesses (5G e Health and 5G Energy), with extensible end-to-end slice FCAPS across multiple planes and operator domains. nextworks role: Coordinate the overall design and implementation of the Plug & Play Control Plane with mechanisms, […]
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 […]
HEXA-X: A flagship for B5G/6G vision and intelligent fabric of technology enablers connecting human, physical, and digital worlds
main goal: Aims at connecting human, physical, and digital worlds with a fabric of 6G enablers like connected intelligence, networks of networks, sustainability, global service coverage, extreme experience, and trustworthiness. Hexa-x targets: i) new radio access technologies at high frequencies and high-resolution localization and sensing, ii) connected intelligence through AI-driven air interface and governance for […]
ESA AnchOR: Data-driven Network Controller and Orchestrator for Real-time Network Management
main goal: Aims to investigate satellite-based extensions to 5G architecture and use cases, targeting eMBB and mMTC services, analyzing new business models and multi-domain deployments combining NR and satellite networks. ANChOR has the objective of building an orchestration solution, compliant with ETSI NFV and 3GPP standards, that adopts Artificial Intelligent (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) […]
blueSpace: Building on the Use of Spatial Multiplexing 5G Networks Infrastructures and Showcasing Advanced technologies and Networking Capabilities
maingoal: Exploiting Spatial Division Multiplexing (SDM) in the RAN to increase bandwidth provision for massive MIMO in Ka-band. BlueSpace aims to design the next generation optical access networks infrastructures with massive beam steering capabilities, building a reconfigurable infrastructure controlled by SDN and NFV tools and integarted with Passive Optical Networks (PONs). nextworks role: Design architecture and interfaces of the […]
5GZORRO: Zero-touch Security and Trust for Ubiquitous Computing and connectivity in 5G networks
main goal: Develop solutions for zero-touch service, network and security management in multi-stakeholder environments (ubiquitous), making use of Smart contracts based on Distributed Ledgers Technologies to implement business agility required in 5G networks. nextworks role: Design and develop solutions for Zero Touch Automation, AI-driven slice composition and cross-domain network analytics for 5G Networks. Work on […]
5Growth: 5G-enabled Growth in Vertical Industries
main goal: Validate through field-trials the actual performance of 5G system deployed on the premises of vertical industries, and optimize the performance using automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions. Nine use cases in three pilot sectors, Industry 4.0, Transport, and Energy, to be field-trialed on four vertical-owned sites in Spain, Italy, and Portugal. nextworks role: […]
5GCroCo: 5G Cross Border Control
main goal: Trial 5G technologies in the cross-border corridor connecting the cities of Metz-Merzig-Luxembourg, traversing the borders between France, Germany and Luxembourg to validate advanced 5G features such as 5G New Radio, MEC-enabled distributed computing, Predictive QoS, Network Slicing, and improved positioning systems, all combined together, to enable innovative use cases for connected, cooperative and […]
