Telecommunications and Information

Communication infrastructures are undergoing fundamental transformation: Networks must transmit ever-larger volumes of data, reliably support real-time services, and at the same time, enable secure, trustworthy communication. With the ongoing integration of IT and network technologies, requirements for security, resilience, and regulatory compliance are increasing significantly. Companies and public operators face the challenge of providing high-performance, interoperable, and sovereign communication solutions while sustainably developing existing infrastructure.

Why FOKUS

Fraunhofer FOKUS' expertise in digital networking with a deep understanding of modern communication systems. We address key needs: high-performance mobile communications and network technologies, secure information and data exchange, even in critical application areas, as well as the digitization of communication infrastructures, and trustworthy encryption. Our focus is on interoperable solutions that integrate into existing networks and function reliably under real-world conditions. 

Solutions within the field of application

Mobile Communications and Network Technologies

Development, testing, and operation of real-time-capable, software-based communication platforms for public mobile networks and private 5G campus networks, as well as for the evolution of 5G toward 6G

Fraunhofer FOKUS is working on open, adaptable network architectures, integrating 3GPP-standard-based core networks with various fronthaul and backhaul technologies, and supporting the automated end-to-end orchestration and administration of modern communication networks

Secure Information and Data Exchange

Solutions for the secure exchange of information and data in networked and security-critical communication environments.

The focus is on approaches that integrate technical, organizational, and legal and regulatory requirements to ensure that sensitive data in digital information systems can be used securely, reliably, and interoperably.

Citizen-Centric Digital Administration

Methods, technologies, and architectural concepts for secure, user-oriented, and privacy-compliant digital services in government, administration, and the public sphere.

The goal is to simplify processes, expand online services, and build sustainable digital infrastructure for communication amoung the administration, citizens, and businesses.

Secure Communication Systems and Quantum Communication

Quality assurance for highly complex communication systems, as well as quantum key distribution (QKD) for secure telecommunications networks.

Fraunhofer FOKUS develops methods, processes, and tools for securing software-based communication infrastructures and conducts research into quantum-secure methods for the trustworthy exchange of cryptographic keys to protect communication networks against future cyber threats.

Our Experts

Louay Bassbouss

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Dr.-Ing. Louay Bassbouss

Senior Project Manager

Expert in 5G/6G-based XR and Media Delivery Technologies

Phone +49 30 3463-7275

Marius-Iulian Corici

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Dr.-Ing. Marius-Iulian Corici

Director Business Unit Software-based Networks

Expert in communication networks

Phone +49 30 3463-7271

Nikolay Vassilev Tcholtchev

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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nikolay Vassilev Tcholtchev

Head of Quality Engineering for Urban ICT and Quantum Computing

Expert in Qrisp, Standardization, Quantum Key Distribution and Security Consulting, Smart Cities

Phone +49 30 3463-7175