Newsflash March 2023
Latest 5G top news
New edition of 5G PPP stakeholders pictures and glossary |
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 Under the coordination of the 6GStart Coordination and Support Action, and thanks to contributions from 5G PPP projects and Working Groups, as well as 6G-IA and NetworldEurope Working Groups and (Steering) Boards, and of the 5G-I Steering Board, 5G PPP stakeholder pictures and related glossary are now updated.
The latest revision was from April 2020. It did not consider most of the 5G PPP Phase 3 projects, nor the evolving 5G context and the transition to SNS. Another novelty of those new pictures, and the accompanying glossary, is that the pictures are now split into three: the “5G PPP provisioning ecosystem” includes all stakeholders involved in technological development around 5G and beyond; the “5G PPP user ecosystem” includes all stakeholders who are using 5G technologies; and, finally, “5G PPP ecosystem interactions” shows all stakeholders who facilitate the interactions between developers and users. This will be the final 5G PPP revision. The next revision will look into SNS and will be performed by the SNS OPS CSA, in due time. Links to the documents : |
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TeraFlowSDN Release 2 |
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 ETSI Open Source Group TeraFlowSDN has announced the release of TeraFlowSDN controller’s 2nd version, which offers extended and validated support for end-to-end transport network slicing across multiple network domains. The release also includes improved SDN orchestration for L2/L3VPN provisioning, microwave networks, and P4 white boxes. The scalability and resilience of the SDN controller have been enhanced through the redesign of the Context Component, and novel slicing mechanisms have been introduced. The software also brings updates to Cybersecurity mechanisms, and its source code is publicly available for download and installation. The TeraFlowSDN team comprises of CTTC, Telefónica, Telenor, and other members.
More information of the release on TeraFlow website. |
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5G-IANA launches the first Open Call of the project |
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 5G-IANA will organise two Open Calls during the implementation of the project for the involvement and engagement of “third parties” with the 5G-IANA “Automotive Open Experimental Platform (AOEP)” the project is developing.
The first Open Call – 5G-IANA Open Call #1- has been launched on 22nd February 2023. The program starts in June 2023 and ends in October 2023. Applications are already open and can be submitted here until 22nd of May 2023.
5G-IANA Open Call #1 timeline:
The project is calling for SMEs and start-ups from Europe to apply to the program that will allow them to run their automotive network applications on top of the platform provided by the 5G-IANA project making use of 5G connectivity. The 5G-IANA consortium will support its participants to develop and integrate their innovative idea using the 5G-IANA platform, facilitating in parallel the developed Repository of Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). A “User Guide for Applicants” has been issued by the project where it provides all the information about the Open Call, including the detailed description of the conditions and procedures for applying. The document is available for download here. Finally, the project organises an Info Day on March 14th to inform potential applicants about the Open Call. Participants will get the opportunity to learn more about the 5G-IANA project, the offerings of the 5G-IANA experimental platform, the deployment of Network Applications and the Open Call application procedure for SMEs and Start-Ups. Registration is already available here . |
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“What is 6G and what are the research challenges?” – the vision of the European 6G Flagship projects Hexa-X and Hexa-X-II |
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 On March 15th, Hexa-X and Hexa-X-II were invited to the Networking Channel to discuss the challenges and work towards 6G. The discussion was an opportunity for experts in the field to come together and share their insights on how they can continue to push the boundaries of connectivity.
Check out the presentation by Mikko Uusitalo, Patrik Rugeland and Bernard Barani on YouTube!
In addition to the YouTube video, you can also connect with these experts on LinkedIn.
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one2many and Cumucore perform successful trial of 5G stand alone PWS |
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 one2many develops the Cell Broadcast Centre Function (CBCF) as a cloud-native system under the FUDGE-5G project, while Cumucore has developed a fully cloud-native 5G core.
The CBCF was integrated with the AMF in the 5G core on Supermicro E200-8D and tested with a Nokia base station in Cumucore’s lab in Espoo, Finland. The trial took place in February 2023 in the Telenor campus in Fornebu, Norway. The key focus of the trial was to demonstrate the mass notification capability of a CBCF that uses an AMF to distribute text messages to cells in gNodeBs. In the trial a Huawei LampSite gNodeB was used. The system is shown in figure 2. The system is sturdy and small and can be mounted in a vehicle to support mobile use cases and can be used in Stand-alone Non-Public Networks (SNPN). The trial at the Telenor campus was attended by the Norwegian Defense and Materiel Agency (NDMA). Both NDMA and Telenor provided 5G mobile phones for the trial. The trial was successful; all phones presented the message concurrently as shown in figure 3. A more elaborate explanation of the trial can be found in this video. |
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2nd Smart5grid roadshow entitled “5G empowering the energy sector” |
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 On the 9th of March, the 2nd Smart5Grid Roadshow entitled ‘5G empowering the energy sector‘, was held in Athens. Six Greek partners (8Bells, OTE, University of Athens, IPTO, Sidroco and INFOLYSiS), represented by G. Kontopoulos, M. Rantopoulos, E.Zoulias, D.Brodimas, T. Saoulidis and M.Koulaloglou, participated in the event focusing on subjects such us 5G Network programmability, related business opportunities and Developing a Network Application on the Smart5Grid platform. Additionally, the four Smart5Grid pillars were presented focusing on the 3rd and 4th, ‘Precise distributed generation monitoring at msec-level use case’ and ‘Real-time wide area monitoring of cross-border power exchange use case’ respectively. At the end of the workshop, the Impact Ecosystem was explained focusing on the 5G PPP initiative and its future.
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5G-LOGINNOV leads the discussion on 5G for Smart Cities, Ports and Logistics |
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 On 23 February, ERTICO, 5G-LOGINNOV Consortium and Huawei held a hybrid event to discuss the information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Smart Cities and innovative I.T.S. applications in Ports and Logistics.
The workshop focused on Beyond 5G and 6G opportunities, technical achievements and startup integration for the three 5G-LOGINNOV Living Labs, and 5G/6G enabled business opportunities for Smart Cities and future Port Eco-Systems. The event format included interactive sessions where participants could work together to solve problems, share knowledge and experiences, and develop networks. The speakers were Harry Evers (New Mobility Solutions Hamburg GmbH), Dr.-Ing. Johannes Springer (T-Systems), Ralf Willenbrock (T-Systems), and Mr Markus Dillinger (Huawei). The session emphasised the significance of data markets, value-adding apps, standardised interoperability, and trust for the future of logistics. Innovative mobility services slated for Hamburg and future C-V2X views of 5GAA were presented, as well as the new potential for 5G-enabled next-generation plans toward 6G. Moreover, recommendations for 5G corridors, 6G-IA SNS Phase-2, and technical criteria for 6G were made. All five Open Call winners were invited to contribute to the discussion and two of them, uze! Mobility represented by Falk Röbbelen and Roads.AI represented by Roni Dulberg, also attended the event in person. |
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MSI sub-group report on “5G, beyond 5G, and 6G Activities Promoted by Member States” |
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| The Member State Initiatives Subgroup (MSI) of the 6G-IA Vision and Societal Challenges WG has released the report “5G, beyond 5G, and 6G Activities Promoted by Member States”.
The objective of this document is to report on various activities promoted by Member States, Associated and Candidate Countries which are relevant for the deployment of 5G communication networks and their evolution towards beyond 5G and 6G networks. The focus is on activities stimulated by National and Regional Ministries, Public Agencies, Regulatory Bodies, Cities, etc. You can download the report here. Highlights and key takeaways:
Very large number of R&D projects, testbeds, and labs/competences centers addressing beyond 5G networks in combination with AI, and IoT supported national/EU funding. Large involvement of both private companies and public bodies |
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5G-HEART White Paper |
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 In the 5G-HEART white paper released on March 31th, the main outcome, lessons learned, and recommendations on verticals considered (Within the project, a number of use cases were implemented and tested within the areas or remote support, advances diagnostics and remote monotoring in Health, Transportation, Aquaculture industries) from the project are presented. Overall, it was noticed that 5G technologies outperformed the 4G baseline, meeting most of the network requirements of the different vertical scenarios. The measured KPIs and test case parameters varied between the utilized test facilities, due to the different network and use case characteristics. Moreover, there were some configuration differences in the test networks due to the heterogeneous deployment and availability of 5G network components across the used facilities (4G, 5G-NSA, 5G-SA, commercial 5G). These differences highlight the heterogeneous nature of the requirements stemming from the different verticals towards the 5G networks. Finally, B5G/6G will provide cloud-computing capabilities within the radio access network (RAN) closer to the end users. Therefore, with the advent of this technology, which, among others, focuses on and encapsulates edge computing, the applications with lower latency requirements as well as higher device density (e.g. IoT) will benefit the most.
You can download the white paper here. |
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SCoDIHNet monthly news |
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 The Smart Connectivity Digital Innovation Hub Network has conducted a number of activities in February among them we can highlight the following key ones:
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6G-IA participation and complementary tickets @Hannover MesseHannover, Germany – 17-21 April, 2023 |
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To facilitate as much as possible the participation of the 5G PPP and SNS JU communities in HANNOVER MESSE 2023 (17 – 21 April), the world’s leading trade show for industrial technology, Deutsche Messe offers 500 complementary tickets. Please activate your complimentary ticket here. On 21st April 2023, 12:15 – 12:35 CEST, Dr. Colin Willcock, Chairman of the Governing Board of the 6G-IA, will make a presentation on “6G research in Europe; SNS-JU status and plans”. The forum programme is available at https://www.hannovermesse.de/event/-/forum/103611 |
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Short Abstract The 5G/6G Vertical Users Workshops aim at establishing a collaborative event for strategic dialogue between vertical industries (automotive Industrial automation, health, media industry, security, public safety, energy), SDOs and 3GPP, with a view to exchange requirements, outline issues and obstacles impeding progress, and look at upcoming future standards development. These requirements are considered to be essential to unlock the potential of 5G/6G technologies, with the objective to enhance vertical industries. In this digital event, the speakers will dig into 6G high-profile themes, by tackling long-term challenges and priorities that can be summarized as follows: What may be the economic, societal, environmental and technological impact of 6G concept?
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On Tuesday 25 April, the 5G for Smart Communities Support Platform, on behalf of the European Commission, would like to invite you to the 5G for Smart Communities launch event. This event will bring together interested stakeholders from mobile network operators, alternative operators, equipment manufacturers and public authorities, to share ideas and insights on ways to achieve Europe’s Digital Decade targets for 2030, in particular when it comes to the deployment and take up of 5G for smart communities and innovative applications. The day will feature presentations by DG CNECT and the Commission’s implementing agency HaDEA, with a focus on Europe’s Digital Decade targets for 2030, as well as on how the 5G for Smart Communities action under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) – Digital programme can contribute to the attainment of these objectives. A roundtable discussion will follow, in which we will explore the benefits of collaboration between mobile network operators, alternative operators, equipment manufacturers, and public authorities, and the role of EU-funding in supporting 5G projects. After a networking lunch, breakout sessions will be organized according to thematic areas of Health, Education, Smart Cities, Emergency and Disaster Relief. Selected 5G for Smart Communities projects from the first CEF Digital call for proposals will present their projects and share useful tips and lessons learned from the application projects with the interested stakeholders. The event will conclude with a wrap-up session and final remarks by DG CNECT. More info & agenda here. Please register here. |
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This year IEEE ICC 2023 will focus on “Sustainable Communications for Renaissance“. The event will feature a comprehensive high-quality technical program including 13 symposia and a variety of tutorials and workshops. IEEE ICC 2023 will also include an attractive industry program aimed at practitioners, with keynotes and panels from prominent research, industry and government leaders, business and industry panels, and technological exhibits. IEEE ICC 2023 conference will be held in person from 28 May to 1 June 2023, in Rome, Italy. Those authors which will not be allowed to travel abroad by strict national rules in force at the time of the conference will be given the opportunity to present their accepted work remotely. IEEE ICC is one of two IEEE Communications Society’s flagship conferences (ICC and Globecom). Each year, close to 2,000 attendees from over 70 countries attend IEEE ICC to take advantage of a program which consists of the exciting keynote session, robust technical paper sessions, innovative tutorials and workshops, and engaging industry sessions. This 5-day event is known for bringing together audiences from both industry and academia to learn about the latest research and innovations in communications and networking technology, share ideas and best practices, and collaborate on future projects. IMPORTANT DATES
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6G-IA organises a Workshop on “AI/ML-driven Autonomous 6G networks” that will take place in the prestigious IEEE ICC’23 conference in Rome, on Monday May 29th, 2023, from 16.15 to 18.00. The selected projects, the title of their presentations and the speakers are as follows:
The workshop will be moderated by Alex Kaloxylos – Executive Director of the 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA). |
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1st IEEE ICASSP Signal and Data Processing for Next Generation Satellites (SDP-NGS) workshopRhodes Island, Greece. – June 4 – 9, 2023 |
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You’re invited to submit your recent and original work on topics related to signal processing for satellite communications to the 1st IEEE ICASSP Signal and Data Processing for Next Generation Satellites (SDP-NGS) workshop, 4 – 9 June, to take place at the beautiful Rhodes Island, Greece. Summary So far, the developments in the New Space era have focused on achieving efficient broadband connectivity for fixed mobile terminals through low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. However, recent advances in communications technology and standardization, backed up by important industrial industry players, have opened the door for advanced direct mobile-to-satellite connectivity scenarios that include global broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), and emergency applications. The developments towards these ambitious goals must be supported by exhaustive research activities in signal processing for satellite communications, ranging from physical layer designs to satellite mission definition. Breakthroughs in these areas will unleash significantly higher data rates, a seamless integration with the terrestrial networks, and an economically sustainable infrastructure. This workshop aims to fill the gap between the identification of current signal processing challenges faced by the space industry and researchers. Thus, we aim to have a comprehensive set of technical activities embracing numerous aspects including:
Please refer to the submission guidelines available in the workshop webpage: https://sdpngs2023.cttc.es/ and also at the ICASSP conference main page: https://2023.ieeeicassp.org/ Important dates:
Workshop Camera Ready Paper Deadline: 28 April 2023 |
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The 2023 EuCNC & 6G Summit builds on putting together two successful conferences in the area of telecommunications: EuCNC (European Conference on Networks and Communications), supported by the European Commission, and the 6G Summit, originated from the 6G Flagship programme in Finland, one of the very first in its area. The conference is sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society and by the European Association for Signal Processing, and focuses on all aspects of telecommunications ranging from 5G deployment and mobile IoT to 6G exploration and future communications systems and networks, including experimentation and testbeds, and applications and services. It brings together cutting-edge research and world-renown industries and businesses, globally attracting in the last years more than 1 300 delegates from more than 40 countries all over the world, to present and discuss the latest results, and an exhibition with more than 70 exhibitors, for demonstrating the technology developed in the area, namely within research projects from EU R&I programmes. Best Papers and Booth Awards will be granted. Accepted and presented papers for regular sessions will be published in the Conference Proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore and other Abstracting and Indexing (A&I) databases. Accepted and presented papers for regular sessions will be published in the Conference Proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore and other Abstracting and Indexing (A&I) databases. The event will be an excellent opportunity for 5G PPP and 6G SNS projects to disseminate main achievements and results and provide presentations to the audience through Papers, Workshops… The conference is organised by the Coordination and Support Action EuConNeCts 4, Project H2020-ICT-2018-3-856 641. |
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Call for Papers – IEEE NetSoft 2023 The 9th IEEE International Conference on Network Softwarization “Boosting Future Networks through Advanced Softwarization” – June 19 – 23, 2023, Madrid, Spain Important Dates
Aims and Scope IEEE NetSoft, the premier International Conference on Network Softwarization, addresses the advanced research challenges and opportunities raised by the overall transformation trend of network “softwarization”, which has been revolutionizing the networking field and has accelerated its convergence with adjacent industries. Network Softwarization refers to the transition of traditional network infrastructure and functionalities, provided via hardware appliances developed by equipment and service vendors, to new ones that have been propelled over the last 15 years by the maturity of widespread technologies such as network function virtualization, software-defined networking, and service function chaining. In particular, the ability to program, manage and operate network and service infrastructures more freely makes it possible to reinvent network and cloud architectures, customize services, accelerate service deployment, and facilitate greater operational efficiencies with guarantees. The need for further advances in these topics is reflected in the overall theme of NetSoft 2023: Boosting Future Networks through Advanced Softwarization. NetSoft 2023 will feature technical paper presentations, keynotes, tutorials, workshops, demos, and exhibitions from world-leading experts representing service providers, vendors, research institutes, open source projects, and academia. This year, a PhD symposium will also be initiated. Topics of NetSoft 2023 The conference is soliciting paper submissions with significant research contributions to the field of network softwarization. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Submission Guidelines Prospective authors are invited to submit high-quality original technical papers for presentation at the conference and publication in the NetSoft 2023 Proceedings. All submissions must be written in English and must use standard IEEE two-column conference template that can be downloaded from https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html Technical Papers can be of two types: Full or Short papers, up to 9 and 5 pages respectively, including references and all other material. If accepted, a paper will be published in the category (long/short) of its submission. Long papers are the more traditional form to present technical work. Long papers should emphasize not only novelty and vision, but execution and thoroughness of the contribution (design, evaluation). Short papers are the preferred vehicle for visionary papers or traditional technical papers whose description fits within a smaller number of pages. Short papers may not yet be ‘fully baked’ in terms of execution and evaluation. In both Full and Short papers, author names and affiliations should be included after the title, as provided in the templates. Papers submitted should describe original, previously unpublished research results, not currently under review by another conference or journal. Papers not meeting the length and formatting requirements or violating IEEE’s guidelines on plagiarized content will be rejected without review. All other submitted papers will be reviewed. Selected papers for NetSoft 2023 may be conditionally accepted and subjected to shepherding before final acceptance. Only PDF files will be accepted for the review process and all manuscripts must be electronically submitted through EDAS: https://edas.info/N30268 Important: NetSoft 2023 is enforcing a strict publication and no-show policy as stated by IEEE. By submitting a contribution, you agree with the terms of the publication and no-show policy as mentioned in https://netsoft2023.ieee-netsoft.org/authors/publication-and-no-show-policy TPC Co-Chairs
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EVOLVED-5G project co-organizes the “3rd International Workshop on Advances on Privacy Preserving Technologies and Solutions” IWAPS 2023, in the context of ARES 2023. The ARES conference will take place in Benevento, Italy during August 29 – September 01, 2023 period. The Call for Papers deadline is on 31st of May! You may learn all the related information here. |
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The 2023 IEEE GLOBECOM will be held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 4-8 December 2023. Themed “Intelligent Communications for Shared Prosperity,” the conference will offer five full days of original paper presentations, tutorials, workshops, industry program with keynotes and panels from prominent research, industry and government leaders, business and industry panels, and technological exhibits. In addition to exciting technical symposia, tutorials, industry panels and exhibitions, we solicit proposals for half-day or full-day workshops, to be held on 4 or 8 December 2023. The aim of the conference workshops is to emphasize emerging topics that are not specifically covered in the main symposia. Each workshop may include a mix of regular papers, invited presentations, keynotes and panels that encourage the participation of attendees in active discussion. Please address your questions to Workshop Program Co-Chairs Yacine Ghamri-Doudane, Guanyi Liu, Christos Verikoukis.
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== Recommended Outline of Proposals == The proposal should concisely and clearly describe the content and objectives of the workshop, and must include (maximum 5 pages):
Draft Call for Papers (max 1 page) A description of the publicity and promotion plan The workshop potential website address (if available at the time of the proposal – will be required later if the workshop proposal is accepted) If appropriate, a description of past versions of the workshop, including number of submitted and accepted papers, number of attendees, etc. == How to Submit Proposals == Workshop proposals should be submitted as a single PDF file online via EDAS here. Proposals that address exciting topics in creative formats that generate lively interactions among participants are highly encouraged. Examples include facilitating multi-disciplinary discussions across academicians, practitioners and policy makers leading to high impact and transformative research. Papers will be added to the IEEE GLOBECOM Conference Proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore. == Timeline ==
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Call for Workshops: GLOBECOM 2023 Workshop proposals Submission 15 March 2023The editor of the 5G PPP newsflash on behalf of the 6GStart Project is Carole Manero, IDATE, 601 rue Georges Méliès, 34000 Montpellier, France.
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