Future Applications and Media

The business unit Future Applications and Media (FAME) develops cutting-edge expertise and solutions for next-generation media applications. Its work spans AI-driven media, digital learning technologies, provenance and authenticity, and scalable internet-delivered solutions, as well as advanced 5G/6G network infrastructures for media delivery. Building on this foundation, FAME enables seamless interoperability across platforms, sustainable streaming, personalized user experiences, and data-driven monetization for digital media ecosystems. Fraunhofer FOKUS FAME combines applied research, standardization, and practical technology development to shape the future of media.

FAME is active in corresponding standardization organisations and supports industrial partners in the development and evaluation of interoperable solutions. Learn more about our Research Areas and Solutions.

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News / 12.1.2026

Successful completion of the study “AI Support in Learning Management Systems 2”

 

News / 6.11.2024

Dr. Christopher Krauß elected to the board of BITKOM working group “Future of Learning“

 

News / 4.8.2025

Digital training reimagined: “Virtual Learning Environment of the German Armed Forces”

 

FAME Video Dev Blog

Fresh content published on our FAME-Blog! Stay updated on our research and prototyping activities and read the latest articles.

 

Event

13th FOKUS Media Web Symposium

The conference on Internet-based media delivery will be held on June 16-17, 2026 in Berlin.

 

Our Solutions

AI in Learning Environments

Integrating adaptability and personalization in Learning Systems by using AI technologies

 

Our Solutions

FAMIUM

Future Web Technologies and Streaming Media Ecosystem

 

FAME Newsletter

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Stefan Arbanowski

Contact Press / Media

Dr.-Ing. Stefan Arbanowski

Director Business Unit Future Applications and Media

Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS
Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 31
10589 Berlin, Germany

Phone +49 30 3463-7197

Stephan Steglich

Contact Press / Media

Dr.-Ing. Stephan Steglich

Director Business Unit Future Applications and Media

Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS
Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 31
10589 Berlin, Germany

Phone +49 30 3463-7373