PREDICT6G: 6G end-to-end solution for improved network reliability and efficiency
main goal: PREDICT-6G aims to develop an inherently deterministic, novel Multi-technology, Multi-domain, Data-Plane; overhauling the reliability and time-sensitive design features existing in current wired and wireless standards. To achieve this, the project is developing an AI-driven Multi-stakeholder Inter-domain Control-Plane for the provisioning of deterministic network paths to support time sensitive services as requested by end-customers, […]
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 […]
SELFNET: Framework for self-organized network management in virtualized and software defined networks
main goal: Smart autonomic management of NFV functions in order to automatically resolve or mitigate network problems and improve the QoS/QoE. nextworks role: Specification and prototype implementation of mechanisms and frameworks for the seamless management and orchestration of Virtual Network Functions, the virtual network instantiation and monitoring services, the virtual network and flow re-planning. other […]
QAMeleon: Sliceable multi-QAM format SDN-powered transponders and ROADMs Enabling Elastic Optical Networks
main goal: QAMeleon designs and delivers a new generation of SDN-programmable photonic components, modules and subsystems, employing sliceability as a means of optimizing resource utilization and cutting operator costs by >30%. All necessary SDN software extensions, plugins and application interfaces are being developed, providing a complete functional SDN framework for the sliceable “white box” subsystems. QAMeleon’s […]
PACE: Next Steps in PCE architectures: from SDN to Standards, Interoperability and Deployment
main goal: Support action on all PCE issues: standardization, OSS repository, dissemination. nextworks role: Coordinating liaisons and dissemination of PCE architecture and developments. other key partners: Technische Universitaet Braunschweig (DE), CTTC (ES), Telefonica (ES), Orange (FR), SSSUP (IT) duration: 24 months Start: 1/Nov/2013 project link: http://www.ict-pace.net/
ORCHESTRA: Optical performance monitoring enabling dynamic networks using a holistic cross-layer, self-configurable truly flexible approach
main goal: Develop software defined optical performance monitors (soft-OPM) for enhanced optimization and services in the optical datacenter. nextworks role: Leader of the development of SDN Control and Monitoring Plane OAM Handler (integrated with OpenDaylight). other key partners: Telecom Italia (IT), SSSUP(IT), Alcatel – Lucent Bell Labs (FR), ICCS (GR) duration: 36 months, Start: 1/Feb/2015 project […]
NEPHELE: End to end scalable and dynamically reconfigurable optical architecture for application-aware SDN cloud datacenters
main goal: Develop end-to-end solution for optical intra- and inter-datacenter architectures, with hybrid electronic-optical network in the datacenter and SDN for control. nextworks role: Leader of the intra-DC control plane developments: SDN (OpenDaylight) + PCE. other key partners: ICCS/NTUA (GR), GWDG (DE), Mellanox (IL), University of Patras (GR), Inteoute S.P.A. (IT) duration: 41 months, Start: […]
MOBILE CLOUD NETWORK: Future Communication Architecture For Mobile Cloud Services
main goal: Elastic use and sharing of radio access and mobile core network resources between operators for fully cloud-based mobile communication system. nextworks role: SDN control plane developments: SDN (OpenDaylight) + OpenStack orchestration (Heat) for QoS and monitoring as a Service. other key partners: Telecom Italia S.P.A (IT), Portugal Telecom Inovacao SA (PT), SAP AG […]
LIGHTNESS: Low latency and high throughput dynamic network infrastructures for high performance datacentre interconnects
main goal: Design, implement and experiment high-performance all-optical hybrid data plane for data centre networks combining both Optical Circuit Switching (OCS) and Optical Packet Switching (OPS), all controlled by SDN control plane. nextworks role: Leader of control plane developments on SDN (OpenDaylight) and PCE. other key partners: Interoute S.p.A. (IT), Universitat Politecnica De Catalunya (ES), […]
