Imagine a city-wide internet system that can predict a crash or a cyber-attack before it even happens and fix itself automatically. It works like a digital twin, creating a virtual copy of the network to test security patches without risking the real system. This ensures that as we move to super-fast 6G, the connection stays stable and safe for everyone.
6G networks are too complex and heterogeneous to manage manually, making them vulnerable to unknown security threats and performance instability.
An open-source platform featuring AI-based threat detection, Network Digital Twins for pre-assessment, and an intent-based interface for network orchestration.
If you are a network operator dealing with the complexity of multi-vendor 6G hardware — this project developed a coordinated provisioning platform that uses AI to detect threats and mitigate breaches proactively. This reduces manual oversight and prevents service downtime.
If you are an MSSP dealing with unknown vulnerabilities in virtualized infrastructures — this project developed a digital-twin pre-assessment tool that analyzes impacts before they hit the live network. This allows for proactive security provisioning instead of reactive patching.
If you are a provider dealing with resource volatility in high-speed connectivity — this project developed an intent-based networking system that automates management. This ensures a consistent user experience even when hardware elements are highly heterogeneous.
Based on available project data, the platform is described as open-source, but specific commercial pricing or licensing costs are not mentioned.
The project is designed for 6G infrastructure and is currently being validated on partners' testbeds to replicate real-world use cases, suggesting a path toward industrial scale.
The project summary explicitly states that the platform is open-source, though specific license types are not detailed in the provided data.
Based on available project data, the system uses Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) and programmable networking to combine advancements as they are added to the system.
The project period runs from 2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31, with the final platform deliverable expected by the end of the term.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with 11 industry partners representing a 69% industry ratio. With 16 partners across 7 countries, the project balances academic research from 5 universities with practical implementation from 5 SMEs and larger industrial players, indicating a strong drive toward market viability.
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