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DECICE · Project

AI-Driven Resource Management for Faster and Greener Cloud and Edge Computing

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Imagine a giant brain that manages a network of computers, from massive data centers to small devices on the street. Instead of guessing where to run a task, this brain uses a digital mirror of the whole system to pick the perfect spot. It ensures your app runs as fast as possible while using the least amount of electricity.

By the numbers
13
Total deliverables
2
Sites for Phase 2 evaluation
The business problem

What needed solving

Current cloud tools like Kubernetes struggle with 'messy' networks where hardware varies and energy use is ignored. This leads to slow response times and wasted electricity in smart city and industrial setups.

The solution

What was built

An AI-powered scheduler and a digital twin of the computing system. These tools automatically place data and tasks on the best available hardware within a Kubernetes environment.

Audience

Who needs this

Edge computing infrastructure providersIndustrial IoT platform developersSmart city technology integratorsCloud service providers focusing on energy efficiency
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Smart City Infrastructure
enterprise
Target: Urban Traffic Management Provider

If you are a traffic management provider dealing with ultra-low latency needs for autonomous signals — this project developed an AI-scheduler that maps jobs to the closest available hardware. This ensures real-time response and reduces data travel time.

Industrial Automation
mid-size
Target: Smart Factory Operator

If you are a factory operator dealing with high-availability requirements for robot control — this project developed a portable management tool integrated with Kubernetes. It automatically moves tasks to avoid downtime and optimizes energy use.

Data Analytics
SME
Target: Edge Computing Service Provider

If you are a service provider dealing with inconsistent network capacity across different sites — this project developed a digital twin system to simulate what-if scenarios. This allows you to optimize job placement before deploying to real hardware.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for this solution?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost structures are provided as this is a research project.

Can this be deployed at an industrial scale?

Yes, the project is designed for heterogeneous systems and is being validated across 2 sites in its second phase.

What are the IP and licensing terms?

The project aims to develop an open and portable management tool, though specific licensing agreements are not detailed in the provided text.

How does it integrate with existing systems?

The tool is integrated directly into the Kubernetes ecosystem, making it compatible with the most common industry standard for cluster orchestration.

What is the timeline for availability?

The project period runs from 2022-12-01 to 2025-11-30, indicating it is currently in the development and validation phase.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is well-balanced for technology transfer, consisting of 13 partners across 6 countries. With a 31% industry ratio (4 companies) and a strong presence of 6 SMEs, the project is grounded in commercial needs rather than just academic theory, supported by 5 universities and one research entity.

How to reach the team

Contact Georg-August-Universität Göttingen for technical inquiries.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the DECICE consortium for early adoption pilots.