The 6G-Cloud project researches an AI-native, cloud-friendly system architecture that flexibly integrates heterogeneous cloud resources and network functions to support intelligent connectivity across hybrid environments. Complementing this, the 6G-INTENSE initiative develops the DIMO orchestration paradigm to federate multi-stakeholder computational and communication resources under a single internet-scale framework for automated management. The 6G-TWIN project establishes a foundation for this architecture by implementing Network Digital Twins to enable real-time optimization and validation of complex, multi-domain 6G scenarios. Concurrently, the EXIGENCE project focuses on reducing the energy consumption and carbon footprint of the entire ICT ecosystem through end-to-end metering, sustainability metrics, and optimization techniques. Finally, the ORIGAMI project proposes three core architectural innovations, including a Global Service-based Architecture and a Zero-Trust Exposure Layer, to ensure global interoperability, security, and green transition for future 6G networks.
Source: https://smart-networks.europa.eu/phase-2-stream-b/
Keywords: AI-native architecture, cell-free networks, energy efficiency, zero-trust security, digital twins