The Network and Edge Technologies area aims to develop innovative solutions for future networks, edge computing and advanced media to enable new business opportunities not only for Telco customers but also other vertical industries. This team addresses the research and innovation in technical subjects such as: 

• Orchestration of disaggregated and virtualised networks, increase the level of automation and intelligent management with AI control loops and overall performance from 5G towards 6G networks.
• Development of Edge computing management elements, enabling a far-Edge, Edge to Cloud continuum with a flexible cloud-native management of resources and enabling the deployment of application services everywhere.
• Investigation of immersive eXtended Reality technologies for enabling next generation of user-centric media services.