Small cEllS coordinAtion for Multi-tenancy and Edge services

Objective

SESAME targets innovations around three central elements in 5G: the placement of network intelligence and applications in the network edge through Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) and Edge Cloud Computing; the substantial evolution of the Small Cell concept, already mainstream in 4G but expected to deliver its full potential in the challenging high dense 5G scenarios; and the consolidation of multi-tenancy in communications infrastructures, allowing several operators/service providers to engage in new sharing models of both access capacity and edge computing capabilities.

SESAME proposes the Cloud-Enabled Small Cell (CESC) concept, a new multi-operator enabled Small Cell that integrates a virtualised execution platform (i.e. the Light DC) for deploying Virtual Network Functions (NVFs), supporting powerful self-x management and executing novel applications and services inside the access network infrastructure. The Light DC will feature low-power processors and hardware accelerators for time critical operations and will build a high manageable clustered edge computing infrastructure. This approach will allow new stakeholders to dynamically enter the value chain by acting as 'host-neutral' providers in high traffic areas where densification of multiple networks is not practical. The optimal management of a CESC deployment is a key challenge of SESAME, for which new orchestration, NFV management, virtualisation of management views per tenant, self-x features and radio access management techniques will be developed.

After designing, specifying and developing the architecture and all the involved CESC modules, SESAME will culminate with a prototype with all functionalities for proving the concept in relevant use cases. Besides, CESC will be formulated consistently and synergistically with other 5G-PPP components through coordination with the corresponding projects.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering › information engineering › telecommunications › wireless › 5g
• social sciences › economics and business

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.2.1.1.3. - Future Internet: Software, hardware, Infrastructures, technologies and services

Topic(s)

• ICT-14-2014 - Advanced 5G Network Infrastructure for the Future Internet

Call for proposal

H2020-ICT-2014-2
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Funding Scheme

RIA - Research and Innovation action

Coordinator

ORGANISMOS TILEPIKOINONION TIS ELLADOS OTE AE

Address

Kifisias 99
15124 Maroussi
Greece

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

EU contribution

€ 451 902,50

Participants (19)

IP.ACCESS LIMITED

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 896 250

Address

Cambourne Business Park Building 2020
CB23 6DW Cambourne

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

FONDAZIONE BRUNO KESSLER

Italy

EU contribution

€ 481 375

Address

Via Santa Croce 77
38122 Trento

Activity type

Research Organisations

ITALTEL SPA

Italy

EU contribution

€ 521 250

Address

Via Reiss Romoli
20019 Settimo Milanese

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

VIRTUAL OPEN SYSTEMS

France

EU contribution

€ 473 750

Address

17 Rue Lakanal
38000 Grenoble

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 261 750

Address

Stag Hill
GU2 7XH Guildford

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

ATOS SPAIN SA

Spain

EU contribution

€ 454 500

Address

Calle De Albarracin 25
28037 Madrid

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 331 638,75

Address

Lewes Road Mithras House
BN2 4AT Brighton

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

UNIVERSIDAD DEL PAIS VASCO/ EUSKAL HERRIKO UNIBERTSITATEA

Spain

EU contribution

€ 268 750

Address

Barrio Sarriena S N
48940 Leioa

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

ORION INNOVATIONS PRIVATE COMPANY

Greece

EU contribution

€ 361 812,50

Address

Ameinokelous 43
117 44 Athina

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

FUNDACIO PRIVADA I2CAT, INTERNET I INNOVACIO DIGITAL A CATALUNYA

Spain

EU contribution

€ 617 400

Address

Calle Gran Capita 2-4, Edifici Nexus I
08034 Barcelona

Activity type

Research Organisations

"NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ""DEMOKRITOS"""

Greece

EU contribution

€ 596 250

Address

End Of Patriarchou Grigoriou E And 27 Neapoleos Street
15341 Agia Paraskevi

Activity type

Research Organisations

STMICROELECTRONICS GRENOBLE 2 SAS

France

EU contribution

€ 463 927,50

Address

Rue Jules Horowitz 12
38000 Grenoble

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

FUJITSU LABORATORIES OF EUROPE LIMITED

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 339 930

Address

Hayes Park Central, Hayes End Road
UB4 8FE Hayes

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

ZURCHER HOCHSCHULE FUR ANGEWANDTE WISSENSCHAFTEN

Switzerland

EU contribution

€ 0

Address

Gertrudstrasse 15
8401 Winterthur

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA

Spain

EU contribution

€ 449 812,50

Address

Calle Jordi Girona 31
08034 Barcelona

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

ATHONET SRL

Italy

EU contribution

€ 196 250

Address

Padriciano 99 Area Science Park
34149 Trieste

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

INCITES CONSULTING SA

Luxembourg

EU contribution

€ 204 375

Address

130 Route D'arlon
8008 Strassen

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

SISTELBANDA SA

Participation ended

Spain

EU contribution

€ 30 634,01

Address

Bordadores 10
46001 Valencia

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

SMARTNET ANONYMI TOURISTIKI KAI KATASKEVASTIKI ETAIREIA PAROCHIS YPIRESION

Greece

EU contribution

€ 86 875

Address

Lakonias 2
17342 Agios Dimitrios

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)