SOFTWARE RADIO SYSTEMS LIMITED

Their core work

Software Radio Systems (SRS) is an Irish SME specializing in software-defined radio and 5G network technology. They develop software solutions for mobile network infrastructure, focusing on areas such as RAN (Radio Access Network) disaggregation, edge computing, and AI-driven network automation. Their work spans building and validating 5G end-to-end platforms, deploying AI at the network edge, and enabling zero-touch network management through machine learning. They contribute critical radio software components to large-scale EU research consortia tackling next-generation mobile connectivity.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

SRS entered H2020 through 5G-VINNI (2018), focused on building and benchmarking 5G end-to-end test infrastructure — essentially proving that 5G works. By 2021, their focus shifted decisively toward intelligence: both DAEMON and AIatEDGE apply AI and machine learning to make networks self-managing, from zero-touch automation to edge-deployed AI platforms. The trajectory is clear — from "build the 5G pipe" to "make the pipe smart."

SRS is moving toward AI-native network management, positioning themselves at the intersection of software radio and machine learning for autonomous beyond-5G systems.

How they like to work

SRS operates exclusively as a participant, never as coordinator, which is typical for a specialized technology SME contributing deep technical components to larger research efforts. With 58 unique partners across just 3 projects, they work in large consortia (averaging ~19 partners per project), indicating comfort in complex multi-party collaborations. Their broad partner base suggests they are a sought-after specialist rather than a locked-in partner of a small circle.

SRS has collaborated with 58 unique partners across 15 countries through only 3 projects, reflecting participation in large, pan-European 5G consortia. Their network spans a wide geographic footprint relative to their project count, indicating strong connectivity within the European telecoms research ecosystem.

What sets them apart

SRS brings a rare combination: they are a small, agile company producing real software-defined radio implementations — not just research papers. In consortia dominated by large telcos and universities, an SME that delivers working RAN software components is a valuable and differentiated partner. Their transition into AI-driven network management means they can now offer both the radio layer and the intelligence layer, making them a compact but complete 5G solution contributor.

Highlights from their portfolio

• 5G-VINNI
  Largest single funding (€589K) and SRS's entry into H2020 — a flagship 5G infrastructure validation project that established their credibility in the European 5G ecosystem.
• AIatEDGE
  Represents SRS's strategic pivot, combining their radio expertise with AI at the network edge, addressing disaggregated RAN and serverless platforms for beyond-5G.