Observers are defined as legal entities whose primary business does not involve 5G/6G network infrastructure or Smart Networks and Services, yet they possess relevant interests or contributions to the evolution of these technologies. This category includes a diverse range of organizations such as industrial manufacturers like Canon Research Centre France and Bosch España, research institutes including Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin and HAN University of Applied Sciences, and service providers like LiveU and CloudSigma. These entities are recognized for their ability to support the development of 5G towards SNS and 6G through specialized expertise in fields ranging from robotics and healthcare to logistics and energy management. The list encompasses over one hundred members, highlighting the broad ecosystem of stakeholders beyond traditional telecom operators who are essential for the future of connected systems.
Source: https://6g-ia.eu/observers/
Keywords: observer entities, industrial manufacturing, research institutions, service providers, ecosystem diversity