SUNRISE-6G aims to deliver a sustainable and evolvable Experimentation facility for 6G, federating Beyond-5G platforms and enablers from all over Europe under a common test, validation and vertical application deployment infrastructure. The SUNRISE-6G approach is inspired by the “Network of Networks” concept of 6G Networks, aiming to create a federation of 6G test infrastructures in a pan-European facility that will support (a) converged Testing as a Service (TaaS) workflows and tools, (b) a unified catalogue of 6G enablers publicly accessible by experimenters, and (c) cross-domain vertical application onboarding.
One of the main objectives of the SUNRISE-6G is to deliver an Open-Source federation framework for integrating (and abstracting) Network and Compute Resources, promoting sustainable infrastructure sharing and collaboration among MNOs, in line with the 6G “Network of Networks” vision. SUNRISE-6G will har-monise and deliver open-source implementations of emerging federation standards in line with ongoing efforts driven by GSMA and CAMARA initiatives, aiming to offer for the first time a federated pan-European 6G experimentation infrastructure that supports cross-testbed service deployment and enablement. SUNRISE-6G fills a critical gap delivering the first open-source implementation of the OP standards. SUNRISE-6G delivers an OP implementation tailored to the SNS community by focusing on open-source southbound platforms typically leveraged by project testbeds. SUNRISE-6G also delivers an innovative AI Federation design that streamlines AI experimentation at scale.
Another key objective of SUNRISE-6G is the delivery of an experimentation portal, which simplifies the complex experimentation workflows inherent in the execution of functional tests supported by SUNRISE-6G testbeds, allowing users to customise and execute them based on their specific needs. Central to its design is the commitment to FAIR data principles, ensuring that all data are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. Researchers can leverage a wealth of digital resources and advanced tools for managing and analysing experimental outputs. The portal also features an open data directory, empowering users to explore and share data easily.
Finally, SUNRISE-6G delivers a multi-disciplinary 6G library that includes breakthrough RAN components (CFmMIMO, RIS, JCAS), 3D NTN technologies, and O-RAN Network Digital Twins, that are exposed to the community for remote testing. Components from previous initiatives are also integrated with the SUNRISE-6G 6G Library.
