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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.

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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).

The 11th FOKUS Media Web Symposium (MWS), held in Berlin from June 11 to 12, was the meeting place for anyone interested in media technologies and applications. 230 participants from 21 countries participated in the conference, workshops, and tutorials.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being incorporated into industrial applications. However, AI largely acts as a black box: the calculations are often opaque to users – resulting in a lack of trust. The European research project XMANAI, involving Fraunhofer FOKUS and 14 other partners, has therefore broadened the view into AI and made its decision-making processes comprehensible.

On April 8, the state of Berlin, represented by Iris Spranger, Berlin Senator for the Interior and Sport, Police Vice President Marco Langner and State Fire Director Dr. Karsten Homrighausen, and Fraunhofer SIRIOS, represented by SIRIOS spokesperson Prof. Dr. Manfred Hauswirth, signed a joint cooperation agreement. This will enable public administration and science to cooperate even more closely and jointly develop, test and apply new technologies – for security situations specifically tailored to Berlin.

The lead project CampusOS, funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, will be showcasing how to successfully set up and operate a 5G campus network in industry at the Hannover Messe in the 5G Arena (Hall 15, booth H13) from April 22-26, 2024. Experience the new possibilities using representative application examples in Industry 4.0, logistics and robotics, safe teleoperated driving, on construction sites or in the clinic networked with 5G.

Since March 10, 2024, the Future Applications and Media (FAME) business unit of Fraunhofer FOKUS is a member of the 5G-MAG Media Action Group. The 5G-MAG members are working on 5G-based technologies and advanced media applications.