Eurescom-led 5G-GOA project contributes non-terrestrial network extensions to OpenAirInterface™

Following its earlier announcement, the Eurescom-led ESA ARTES project 5G-GOA has published the modified and extended OpenAirInterface™ open-source code that supports 5G Non-Terrestrial Networking according to 3GPP Release 17, supporting direct connectivity over geostationary satellites. The code is available for immediate use in the public OAI repository at: https://gitlab.eurecom.fr/oai/openairinterface5g/-/commits/goa-5g-ntn. The project also created a merge request, so the modifications and improvements will be merged and integrated into the main development branch of OAI shortly.

Extended Reality – Eurescom message Summer 2022

Extended Reality, short XR, is getting real, moving from hyped prototypes to concrete applications for different vertical markets. With the growing capabilities of networks and cloud solutions, demanding XR applications are getting more and more the conditions they need to fulfill their potential. While many technological challenges still need to be addressed, the huge potential of XR has started to rapidly unfold.

The cover theme of the magazine features the following contributions:

In addition, this edition of Eurescom message includes articles on events, and more.

The magazine also includes the latest issue of CELTIC News, which is published by Eureka Cluster CELTIC-NEXT.

Online edition – Eurescom message Summer 2022 (including CELTIC News)

PDF edition – Eurescom message Summer 2022 (including CELTIC News)

The Road to 6G – Eurescom message Winter 2021

Eurescom message 2-2021 cover

While 5G networks are still being deployed, work on 6G, the sixth generation of mobile communication technologies, has already begun. In this issue of Eurescom message, we provide a glimpse on what is done in Europe to move towards 6G. We present selected research and innovation projects that are already working on different technological aspects that may later become parts of the 6G standard.

The cover theme of the magazine features the following contributions:

  • The road to 6G – An overview
  • Hexa-X and the values of 6G – The European Union’s flagship project on 6G
  • AI-driven ubiquitous networks for massive machine connections
  • Global initiatives towards 6G – A review of the current status
  • Commercial 6G launch expected by 2030 – Interview with Peter Merz from Nokia
  • Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for 6G – Solutions from the ARIADNE project

In addition, this edition of Eurescom message includes articles on events, and more.

The magazine also includes the latest issue of CELTIC News, which is published by Eureka Cluster CELTIC-NEXT.

Online edition – Eurescom message Winter 2021 (including CELTIC News)

PDF edition – Eurescom message Winter 2021 (including CELTIC News)

Eurescom director at roundtable about 5G-enabled use cases on TelecomTV

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TelecomTV - 5G-VINNI Roundtable 1
Discussing 5G-VINNI results (from left): moderator Guy Daniels, 5G-VINNI Coordinator Pål Grønsund from Telenor Research and David Kennedy, Director of Eurescom

On 21st September, TelecomTV published a roundtable video about 5G innovation for industry verticals. The session sponsored by 5G-VINNI partner Nokia featured two speakers from the project: 5G-VINNI Coordinator Pål Grønsund from Telenor Research and David Kennedy, Director of Eurescom. They discussed, how 5G-VINNI has contributed to unlocking the value of 5G-enabled use cases. Pål Grønsund shared the achievements and lessons learned through the 5G-VINNI project, while David Kennedy presented Eurescom’s perspective on the drivers behind the 5G PPP programme as a European, multi-vendor 5G environment for vertical industry-driven 5G use case trials.

On 5th October, a live online Q&A session took place, in which anyone interested had the chance to ask questions to David Kennedy and the other speakers from both sessions.

Further information

5G-VINNI: 5G Innovation for industry verticals (Roundtables and Q&A)

High number of proposals in Eureka Clusters AI Call 2021

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The second Eureka Clusters AI Call, which was launched on 1st March, has attracted a high number of project proposals. By the deadline of 28th June, 43 proposals had been submitted. These proposals represent a total commitment of 2,518 person years by international researchers and developers from large enterprises, SMEs, research & technology organisations, and academia.

The aim of this Call is to boost the productivity and competitiveness of European industries through the adoption and use of AI systems and services. 14 Eureka countries have allocated budget to support ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence innovations. The Call has been jointly organised by the following Eureka Clusters: CELTIC-NEXT, EUROGIA, ITEA, PENTA–EURIPIDES, and SMART. For 9 of the submitted proposals, CELTIC-NEXT has been selected as the primary Cluster. For 6 additional proposals, CELTIC-NEXT has been selected as the secondary Cluster. This means that CELTIC-NEXT has been selected in more than a third of the proposals among the 5 Clusters.

The proposals are now being evaluated. Results are expected to be known by the end of September.

Via the CELTIC-NEXT Office, Eurescom has been co-leading the organisation of the AI Call.

Further information:

Eureka Clusters AI Call website

Eureka Clusters AI Call 2021 launched on 1st March

Eureka Clusters AI Call 2021

The Eureka Clusters AI Call 2021 was launched on 1st March 2021 with a submission deadline of 28th June 2021. The aim of this Call is to boost the productivity and competitiveness of European industries through the adoption and use of AI systems and services.

The Call is based on the interest shown in the first Eureka Clusters AI Call in 2020 and the national priorities in the Eureka Member states. These priorities include supporting the development, adaption and utilisation of emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities across multiple vertical and technological domains.

This second Call for innovative projects in the AI domain was launched by the Eureka Clusters CELTIC-NEXT, EURIPIDES²-PENTA, EUROGIA, ITEA3, and SMART, together with 14 Public Authorities of Eureka member states. Eurescom has contributed to the Call via the CELTIC Office and by hosting the Call website.

Further information on the Call is available on the Eureka Clusters AI Call 2021 website.

ICT for Smart Sustainable Cities – Eurescom message Winter 2020

Eurescom message Winter 2020

Cities play a key role in the transition to a sustainable economy and society. And information and communication technologies are of key importance for enabling cities to become sustainable. The concept for doing this is called “smart sustainable cities”. In this issue of Eurescom message, we explore what is done in Europe to make cities smart and sustainable. We present selected research and innovation projects that have contributed to implementing the vision of smart sustainable cities.
The cover theme of the magazine features the following contributions:

  • ICT for smart sustainable cities – An overview
  • Lighthouse solutions for urban sustainability – Horizon 2020 project STARDUST
  • Co-creation of smart sustainable cities – The 5G SOLUTIONS project
  • Cities should be part of EU climate policy decisions – Interview with Covenant of Mayors board member Eckart Würzner
  • 5G powered smart lighting in smart cities – SliceNet’s smart city pilot

In addition, this edition of Eurescom message includes articles on events, the risks of spreadsheet errors, and more.
The magazine also includes the latest issue of CELTIC News, which is published by EUREKA Cluster CELTIC-NEXT.

PDF edition – Eurescom message Winter 2020 (including CELTIC News)