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AI-Driven Serverless Computing for Efficient Data Processing Across Cloud and Edge Networks

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Imagine your smart devices could instantly decide whether to process data locally or send it to a powerful cloud based on how much energy they have left. It is like having a smart traffic controller for data that automatically moves tasks to the best available spot to save power and time. This ensures your apps stay fast and secure without you having to manage the complex hardware behind the scenes.

By the numbers
10
partners
6
countries involved
60%
industry ratio
44
total deliverables
The business problem

What needed solving

Companies struggle with high latency, energy waste, and lack of control when relying on centralized cloud providers for edge device data. They need a way to run complex code across diverse hardware without managing every single device manually.

The solution

What was built

An AI-enabled serverless platform including a Device Client, Provisioning Engine, and a Serverless Runtime. It also includes 'cognit-ops-forge' for automated deployment to cloud or on-premise environments.

Audience

Who needs this

Industrial IoT platform providersSmart city infrastructure managersEnergy grid optimization firmsEdge computing hardware vendors
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Energy
enterprise
Target: Smart Grid Operator

If you are a grid operator dealing with fluctuating energy costs and carbon emissions — this project developed a power-grid aware adaptation system that uses predictive analytics to place workloads where they are most energy-efficient.

Industrial Automation
mid-size
Target: Smart Factory Owner

If you are a factory owner dealing with slow response times from distant cloud servers — this project developed a distributed function execution system that allows computationally-intensive processing to happen closer to your sensors and actuators.

IoT Services
SME
Target: Edge Device Manufacturer

If you are a device maker dealing with limited battery life and hardware constraints — this project developed a serverless runtime that abstracts complex infrastructure, allowing your devices to access high-performance computing without heavy local overhead.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for this technology?

Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project utilizes open source repositories and aims to reduce costs for developers by optimizing resource use.

Can this be deployed at an industrial scale?

Yes, the project is designed for the cloud-edge continuum and includes a 'cognit-ops-forge' tool for automatic deployment on-premise or in the public cloud.

What are the IP and licensing terms?

The project mentions that source code is hosted in open source repositories accessible via public URLs.

How does this integrate with existing cloud providers?

The system includes a mechanism to monitor and optimize infrastructure across multiple cloud and edge providers through an abstraction layer.

What is the timeline for availability?

The project period runs from 2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31, indicating it is currently in the development and validation phase.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with a 60% industry ratio, comprising 6 companies (including 3 SMEs) and 4 research/academic partners across 6 European countries. This balance suggests a strong focus on commercial viability and practical application rather than purely theoretical research, led by a specialized SME (OpenNebula Systems).

How to reach the team

Contact OpenNebula Systems SL in Spain

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore the open-source COGNIT stack for your edge deployment.