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Während des 6G-Standardisierungsprozesses werden erstmals nicht-terrestrische Netze (NTN) von Beginn an berücksichtigt. Dr. Marius Corici, stellvertretender Leiter des Geschäftsbereichs Software-based Networks, erklärt im Interview Nutzen und Funktionsweise dieses Supernetzes.

The new DIN SPEC 91520:2025-09 is the first guideline for an interface for quantum computing. Fraunhofer FOKUS was responsible for project management, coordinated the contributions of the working group and developed the specification together with its partners.

The ‘IML4E’ (Industrial Machine Learning for Enterprises) project led by Fraunhofer FOKUS has been honoured with the ‘ITEA Award of Excellence 2025’. This award recognises outstanding achievements in applied research and development within the international ITEA programme.

At the Advisory Board meeting on September 12, Institute Director Prof. Dr. Manfred Hauswirth and his deputy Prof. Dr. Tom Ritter, together with Chairman Dr. Klaus Zehner, welcomed Prof. Dr. Fatma Deniz as a new member on behalf of Fraunhofer FOKUS and the entire board. Prof. Deniz was officially appointed as a member of the Advisory Board on July 1, 2025.

The aim of the Virtual Learning Environment of the German Federal Armed Forces (in German: “Virtuelle Lernumgebung der Bundeswehr”, VLBw) is to integrate all training facilities of the German Armed Forces into a common digital ecosystem – secure, interoperable and future-proof. The VLBw strengthens the digital sovereignty of the German Federal Armed Forces and gives teachers the freedom to design content and methods individually – for modern, mission-oriented training.

Fraunhofer Institute FOKUS in partnership with Deutsche Telekom AG and MediaTek Inc. has successfully integrated TSN standards into a 5G test network. A complete end-to-end TSN system for private 5G networks is provided, spanning from the software-based core network through the radio access network (RAN) to the user equipment. It is suitable for applications requiring deterministic data packet communication, such as robot control in factory shopfloors.

We have relaunched our website! In the current design of the Fraunhofer brand, we now offer visitors improved navigation through our institute's services. References and success stories as well as the websites of our six business units show how we are driving digital transformation for and with industry and government.

Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly being used in critical systems. In the report TR 103910, ETSI describes a transparent and effective approach for testing ML-based systems.

To mark the conclusion of the CampusOS flagship project, 22 partners from industry and research have published a guideline for the development and operation of open and modular 5G campus networks. These networks offer an alternative to the monolithic solutions of established providers and, through their Open RAN-based approach, promote the digital sovereignty of European companies. 5G campus networks can be deployed in various sectors, such as logistics, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare.

Reinickendorf district town hall visitors can now use the barrier-free indoor navigation system “everGuide”. A team of researchers from the Smart Mobility business unit at Fraunhofer FOKUS developed the free app.

On November 20 and 21, 2024, the first Base4NFDI user conference took place at Fraunhofer FOKUS in Berlin, with almost 200 international guests from the NFDI community. The conference was organized by Base4NFDI, an initiative for the joint development and provision of research data management (RDM)-capable services.

The Internet of Things (IoT) connects the majority of our devices and systems, such as smartphones, computers, and servers. They exchange messages with each other via so-called “brokers” and their communication protocols, e.g. MQTT. Fraunhofer FOKUS has developed a new security testing approach in the IoT. It employs innovative methods and tools that can be used to efficiently identify and eliminate vulnerabilities in communication protocols.

Industrial users need to carefully consider the capabilities of quantum computers and their available computing resources for different applications. DIN SPEC 91480 now makes it possible for the first time to compare different quantum computers using standardized key performance indicators (KPIs).

On October 29, 2024, Dr. Tom Ritter, deputy director of the Fraunhofer Institute FOKUS, was appointed honorary professor of IT security and data protection at the Department of Computer Science, Communication and Economics (Department 4) at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences (HTW).

Video streaming has become an integral part of our daily media consumption and accounts for the majority (60 to 70 percent) of global internet traffic. The white paper provides guidelines to help decision makers, developers and consumers identify the complex and diverse relationships between streaming components and environmental impact, and promote sustainable solutions.

Digital curbside management optimizes curbside parking by enabling dynamic time slots for delivery vehicles, taxis, etc. The Smart Mobility team at Fraunhofer FOKUS has developed a smartphone-based curbside screening solution that integrates diverse sensor sources in the street space to obtain an accurate picture of the current street situation.

Prof. Dr. Nassrin Hajinejad, research associate at our Competence Center Public IT (ÖFIT), has accepted a professorship in media informatics at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences (HTW) as of 1 October 2024. Her work will focus on the application of information and communication technologies in the areas of Smart City, Smart Country and Smart Society.

The “Corporate Star Awards” were presented at IBC 2024. The “Ecoflow” project won in the category “Best Carbon Footprint Improvement Initiative”. Fraunhofer FOKUS contributed its experience from the “Green Streaming” project to the initiative. In this project, scientists are researching technologies and solutions for energy-efficient and sustainable video streaming.

On September 11 and 12, the “6th International Workshop on Quantum Compilation (IWQC)” took place at Fraunhofer FOKUS. Researchers in the field of quantum computing exchanged ideas on new methods and techniques for optimizing programs for quantum computers.

Quantum computers are associated with the hope of achieving enormous leaps in computing power. To support developers in programming quantum computers, Fraunhofer FOKUS founded the Thinq Qrisp Community on September 10. Around 45 participants from industry and research met at the event. In addition to workshops and networking opportunities, the event was enriched by keynotes from Michael Johanning (eleQtron GmbH) and Lukas Burgholzer (Technical University of Munich).