This year’s EuCNC event holds immense significance as it provides a platform to showcase the visions and early technological advancements in the field of 6G. Following the launch of several regional 6G initiatives, it is gratifying to witness Europe’s leading position in mobile communications research, thanks to the Smart Networks and Services (SNS) joint undertaking.
Led jointly by industry and the European Commission, the SNS has formulated the strategy and provided the necessary tools to foster technological capabilities for 6G systems. The SNS has recently initiated 35 projects with a combined funding of approximately EUR 250 million from the European Union. Moreover, this year, there is an anticipated call for project proposals with a budget of EUR 132 million. These efforts encompass the establishment of experimental infrastructures, large-scale trials, and pilots across various industries.
The COREnext project took the stage during the session. It showcased how 6G is envisioned to revolutionize the consumer and enterprise markets, surpassing the achievements of 5G. The key focus was earning users’ trust and fostering innovative design to facilitate this evolutionary leap. The session presented various enabling technologies from both a network and device standpoint.
Hosted by Ericsson, a special session took place on the 8th of June at 11:00 CEST. Attendees had the opportunity to gain insights into the future of telecommunications and the role of trust in shaping the 6G landscape.
Several compelling presentations were made during the session, shedding light on various aspects of trustworthiness and innovation in telecommunications. Here’s a recap of the topics covered by each speaker:
From Ericsson (SE), Fredrik Tillman started the session by providing an insightful introduction. He set the stage for the subsequent presentations, emphasizing the importance of trust and security technologies in the evolving telecom landscape.
Patrik Ekdahl, also from Ericsson (SE), delved into the telecommunications industry’s challenges in implementing secure enclaves. He discussed the significance of protecting sensitive data and ensuring the privacy and integrity of telecommunication networks.
Gerhard Fettweis from Technische Universität Dresden (DE) presented the COREnext project, focusing on the design aspects that enhance trustworthiness. This project aimed to develop innovative solutions and frameworks to establish trust in the rapidly advancing telecom ecosystem.
Anastasia Grebenyuk, another Ericsson (SE) speaker, delved into radio fingerprinting. She highlighted how machine learning algorithms could be leveraged to identify and authenticate radio signals, contributing to telecommunications networks’ overall trustworthiness and security.
Panagiotis Demestichas, from WINGS (GR), provided insights into the intersection of trustworthiness and IoT devices. He discussed the challenges and opportunities in ensuring the security and reliability of IoT devices, which play a crucial role in the evolving telecom landscape.
Mario Scillia (BE), from the European Commission, delivered the concluding remarks, summarizing the key takeaways from the session. He highlighted the importance of trust in driving innovation and progress in the telecommunications industry and acknowledged the significant efforts made by the presenters and participants.
The session provided a comprehensive overview of the challenges and advancements in establishing trust in the telecom sector. The presentations provided valuable insights for the attendees, contributing to the overall knowledge exchange and collaboration within the community.
Learn more about the project and the chair at the Ericsson session during the EuCNC.