Vision Papers & Roadmaps

Updated NetworldEurope Roadmap for Smart Connectivity 

This updated Networld Europe roadmap for smart connectivity is the result of the mapping procedure, between the research challenges stated in the  “SRIA 2022 Technical Annex” document (as well as the tables presented in the “SRIA Whitepaper”) and the objectives stated in the “SNS Work Program 2021-2022” and “SNS Work Program 2022-2023” documents as documeted by the 6GStart Project.

 

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5G, Beyond 5G, and 6G activities promoted by Member States (2022, released in March 2023)

The purpose of this report is to highlight the various activities promoted by Member States, Associated countries and Candidate Countries which are relevant for the deployment of 5G communications networks and their evolution “Beyond 5G” towards “6G” networks. Please click on the title to download the report.

 

 

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6GStart Survey on 6G KPIs (2022):

This aggregated list of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) has been produced by the 6GStart CSA project to provide an overview (snapshot) of the research achievements, in terms of performance, via the use of (B)5G connectivity in various vertical sectors, and act as a starting point to measure the evolutionary/revolutionary path towards the development of 6G networks.

Two types of KPIs are identified as part of this exercise:

• Network and Service Performance KPIs based on a) the work of previous and ongoing 5G PPP and SNS JU research and Innovation (R&I) EU funded projects on key B5G/6G technological areas and various verticals’ services, and b) targeted 6G values identified by European (e.g., Networld Europe) and global organizations
• SNS JU Programme KPIs (indicating metrics measuring the success and impact of the SNS JU Partnership) measured by the impact on various areas (e.g., fulfilment of EU societal and sovereignty policies, EU success on providing competitive 6G solutions and smart services, dissemination, standardization, etc.).

The report is available here for your information: 6GStart KPI Survey 2022

 

 

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TransContinuum Initiative (December 2020):

Vision for a horizontal collaboration between European associations and projects involved in IT technology, application and services provisioning for the Digital Continuum
“TransContinuum Initiative (TCI): our vision”

 

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From the Networld2020 ETP (September 2020):

Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda 2021-27
European Technology Platform NetWorld2020
“Smart Networks in the context of NGI”

SRIA Annex – Smart Networks in the context of NGI
As a follow up to the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda, Networld2020 developed an Annex for the purpose of providing an auxiliary summary to the development of the future workprogramme for the Smart Networks and Services joint undertaking. The Annex should only be used as an auxiliary tool for the key content on the main document, but provides a snapshot on the underlying implementation ideas.
Download document

 

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From the 5G IA,  Networld2020 ETP, Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation, CISPE.cloud, and NESSI (June 2020):

Draft proposal for a European Partnership under Horizon Europe  “Smart Networks and Services” (Version 30 June 2020)

 

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From the 5G IA (February 2019):

5G IA’s Position Paper on a European Partnership on Smart Networks & Services under Horizon Europe

This Position Paper deals with Smart Networks and Services for Next Generation Internet.

Smart networks and services are essential for the digital transformation of all sectors of our economy and society, for addressing societal challenges, and for protecting and empowering European citizens to participate in the digital society.

 

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From the 5G PPP Network Management and QoS Working Group (June 2018):

Tackling Network Management Challenges for Vertical Sectors

In this brochure, 5G PPP projects describe the network management challenges they are addressing in terms of their use-cases within different vertical integration sectors. The ambition is to provide custom management and control of network services by industry vertical stakeholders. The 5G PPP work group on Network Management and QoS covers two themes:

• Delivering services to users from properly managed data and control planes
• Administering the prescribed quality of service

 

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From the 5G-PPP: 

5G Innovations for new Business Opportunities (March 2017)

White Paper :“5G innovations for new business opportunities”   /  Enhanced version with Author credits

This white paper shows how the 5G PPP innovations go beyond what is announced for early 5G deployments for the eMBB service class, and how all 5G service classes are delivered over a scalable and cost efficient network. It then explains how 5G technological innovations transform the network into a secure, reliable and flexible orchestration platform across multiple technology and administrative domains. Multi-domain orchestration allows a quick end-to-end service deployment and a dynamic sharing of infrastructure resources among stakeholders, offering new business opportunities and paving the way for new business models.

 

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From the 5G-PPP, ERTICO, EFFRA, EUTC, NEM, CONTINUA  and Networld2020 ETP:

5G empowering vertical industries (February 2016)

Executive Summary   /   Full Brochure

This document has been written by experts from ATOS, ABB, Adva Optical, BBC, Bosch, Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC), CUP 2000 SpA, Deutsche Telekom, Edinburgh Napier University, Ericsson, ERTICO – ITS Europe, European Space Agency, Eurescom, European Utilities Telecom Council, Fujitsu, Huawei, INCITES Consulting SARL, Innovalia, Institut Mines Telecom, Integrasys, Intel, Kingston University London, Little Dot Studios, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, NEC, NHS providers, Nokia, NTT DoCoMo, Orange, Portugal Telecom, Qualcomm, Samsung, SES, Siemens, Teamcast, Technical University Dresden, Technical University Munich, Tecnalia, Telecom Italia, Telefonica, Telenor, Tevapharm, Thales, Thales AleniaSpace, TNO, Ubiwhere, University of Aveiro, University of Bologna, University of Carlos III, UtilityConnect, Volkswagen, VTT, WWRF.

 

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From the 5G-PPP and Networld2020 ETP:

Introduction of the 5G-Infrastructure PPP Vision Document
5G Vision Exec Summary v1   /   5G Vision Brochure v1 
This document has been written by experts from Airbus Defence and Space, Alcatel Lucent, ATOS, CTTC, Ericsson, Huawei, IMDEA Networks, Intel, InterDigital Europe, NEC Europe, Nokia, Orange, Samsung, Sequans, SES, Telecom Italia, Telefonica, Telenor, Thales Alenia Space, TNO, University of Aveiro, University of Bologna, and University of Carlos III.

From the Networld2020 ETP:

SRA version 10 “A Strategy for Innovation in Future Networks in Europe” (July 2012)

July 2011 SRA: A Strategy for Innovation in Future Networks in Europe

July 2011 Position Paper: Europe’s Research and Innovation Strategy

July 2010 SARA  For download (pdf, 218 pages, 3,34 MB)