Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems

Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems

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We connect everything

Our solutions for current challenges

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Hightech Agenda Germany

Our solutions for the innovation programme of the German Federal Government

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Artificial Intelligence Technology: Umriss einer Person for einer Skyline zur blauen Stunde
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Open Source Software

Our offer for customized open source strategies

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Current Events

 

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InnoTrans 2026

We develop AI technologies for train automation. Visit us from Sept. 22-25 2026 at the InnoTrans-Berlin Partner booth.

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Network Meeting for Female Students

Get to know the FOKUS Network for Female Students in Berlin, Germany, on November 24, 2026. 

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14th FOKUS FUSECO Forum

The industry-focused 5g/6G conference will take place at our institute from Nov. 26-27, 2026.

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News / 7.9.2026

DIN SPEC 91377 lays foundations for future-proof smart city platforms

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News / 21.8.2026

REAKT: Towards crisis-resilient healthcare


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News / 17.7.2026

Making better use of research data, strengthening AI research

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News / 9.7.2026

Connected in a Crisis: Drone-Based 5G Solution for Emergency Responders

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Our solutions for current challenges

 

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Digital Sovereignty

Digital sovereignty is necessary to actively shape the future, maintain economic competitiveness, and protect democracy. 

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Trust

Trust in technology is a key factor for the ability to act, social cohesion, and economic growth in Germany and Europe.

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Resilience

Resilience ensures that IT infrastructures are resistant and adaptable, so that operational capability, especially of critical systems, is guaranteed despite disruptions and attacks.

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Sustainability

Aspects such as energy efficiency, resource conservation and social responsibility are an integral part of Fraunhofer FOKUS' research work to make the networked world sustainable.

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Research & Transfer

 

Our Portfolio

We apply our in-depth domain expertise across various fields of application and address sector-specific requirements.

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Research Topics

Our research addresses the key challenges of digitalization

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Projects at Fraunhofer FOKUS

Research on topics related to digital networking

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Publications

Read more about our scientific publications such as studies and white papers

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Contact

Fraunhofer FOKUS
+49 30 34 63 70 00
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Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 31
10589 Berlin 

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