Research Topics Software-based Networks

With convergence and seamless connectivity for everyOne and everyThing in mind, the Fraunhofer Business Unit Software-based Networks (NGNI) is fully dedicated to shape the infrastructure and architecture of the future communication networks. Our research team provides advanced innovation and technological leadership in the following main research directions.

• Functional increase: supporting new 3GPP Releases + ORAN integration
• Capacity increase: providing support for larger testbeds and trials
• Customization for testbeds: PPDR, in-aircraft, industry, construction sites
• Integration into end-to end solutions

Tools:

• Open5GCore

Testbeds:

• 5G Playground
• 5G+ Nomadic Node
• 5GACIA
• 5G Berlin

Projects:

• CampusOS

• Customization of telecom with satellite networks
• Routing solutions for Non-Terrestrial Networks

More information:

• Golem (14.07.2022): “Leistungsstarkes, weltweites 5G-Netz nur mit Satelliten” (GER)
• Satis5 Whitepaper
• Satis5 5G Testbed

Projects:

• ALADIN

• Functional definition of 6G core networks
• Extension towards devices and radio access network
• Definition of a data-oriented network management

More information:

• Open6GCore

Projects:

• 6G-RIC
• Open6GHub
• 6G SENTINEL
• 6G-TakeOff
• 6G Sandbox