Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems
Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems

Our Portfolio

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We understand digital transformation comprehensively from a technical, economic, and social perspective – from the purely technical dimension to socio-technical systems. The resulting requirements, dependencies, influences, and interactions of digital networking drive our technoloy development and research services. This is how we ensure that our solutions offer customers from business, administration and society economic-added value tailored to their specific requirements.

Research and development

  • Resilient and secure data and communication technologies throughout the entire development process
  • Design, implementation, piloting, and evaluation of complex systems for distributed infrastructures
  • Integration and networking of systems, components, and services
  • Method and tool development, as well as accompanying processes
  • Adaptation of proprietary interfaces and systems to industrial, national, and international standards
  • Quality assurance and certification
     

Consultancy and project support

  • Planning and support for research and development projects
  • Requirement and feasibility studies for the development of new and the conversion of existing communication infrastructures, services, and applications
  • Technology, process, and tool evaluations for specific applications
  • Moderating advice in decision-making phases
  • Project management and quality assurance in large-scale projects
  • Technology, product, and application-oriented training on current topics
  • Evaluation of technology trends

Our Fields of Application

We take a holistic approach to digitalization for clients in industry, government and society.

Telecommunications and Information
Digital Media and Culture
Critical Infrastructure Protection and Digital Security
Industry and Production
Transport, Logistics and Aerospace
Government and Public Life
Health Care

A Partner for Transferring Research into Practice

Consulting: Technology Consulting, Requirement Engineering, Business Process Analysis, Strategy Development; Know-How: Tools, Methods, Labs, Qualification, Studies, White Paper; Prototype development: Platforms, Services, Components, Proof of Concept, Support in Certifications and Standardization, System-Architecture, -Integration, -Networking; Network: Industry, Science, Politics, Standardization Bodies, Berlin and International, Business Associations
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Fraunhofer FOKUS defines itself as a partner for scientific transfer, i.e., we bring scientific approaches into application through our own technical solutions using scientific methods for our customers and partners in SMEs and large-scale industry, administration, politics, and research.

To this end, we work on national, European, and international research and development projects of all sizes. We support our partners in projects from planning to piloting and implementing the developed solutions. We offer access to a world-class R&D infrastructure and test environments, internationally renowned and interdisciplinary Fraunhofer expertise, and an international network of experts from all research, industry, administration, and politics areas. You can work with us on individual projects or as part of long-term cooperation agreements. 

Our technologies and solutions are scientifically sound, based on years of industry knowledge and practical experience, and implemented in close coordination with our partners and users. We guarantee neutrality from manufacturers, independence from policy-driven interests, and technological interoperability.

Please feel free to get in touch with us.