🔬 Researchers
OLIVA DELGADO, ANTONIO DE LA
Principal Researcher
GARCIA MARTINEZ, ALBERTO
Researcher
AZCORRA SALOÑA, ARTURO
Researcher
BERNARDOS CANO, CARLOS JESUS
Researcher
ALMODOVAR HERREROS, JONATHAN
Researcher
UCAR MARQUES, IÑAKI
Researcher
GONZALEZ DIAZ, SERGIO
Researcher
TORRADO NAVAS, JOSE ANTONIO
Researcher
COMINARDI, LUCA
Researcher
ANTEVSKI, KIRIL
Researcher
GROSHEV, MILAN
Researcher
QUINTANA JORDAN, CRISTINA
Researcher
GIRLETTI, LUIGI
Researcher
HERNANDEZ LLOR, ANA
Researcher
Project Type
European Research Project
Reference
GA-761586-5G Coral
Date/Time Interval
September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2019
Funding Entity
EUROPEAN COMMISSION RESEARCH EXECUTIVE AGENCY
Project Website
Cordis
Abstract
The 5G-CORAL project leverages on the pervasiveness of edge and fog computing in the Radio Access Network (RAN) to create a unique opportunity for access convergence. This is envisioned by the means of an integrated and virtualised networking and computing solution where virtualised functions, context-aware services, and user and third-party applications are blended together to offer enhanced connectivity and better quality of experience. The proposed solution contemplates two major building blocks, namely (i) the Edge and Fog computing System (EFS) subsuming all the edge and fog computing substrate offered as a shared hosting environment for virtualised functions, services, and applications; and (ii) the Orchestration and Control System (OCS) responsible for managing and controlling the EFS, including its interworking with other (non-EFS) domains (e.g., transport and core networks, distant clouds, etc.). Through the 5G-CORAL solution, several Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can be achieved, notably an ultra-low end-to-end latency in the order of milliseconds. Moreover, new business prospects arise with new stakeholders in the value chain, notably small players owning computing and networking assets in the local service area, such as in shopping malls, airports, trains and cars. These environments will be used to validate the system in three complementary end-to-end large-scale testbeds in Taiwan, supporting innovative applications such as augmented reality, car safety, and IoT gateway.
