AI-driven service and network orchestration in the edge/cloud continuum

Expertise Short Title

Expertise offered

Nearby Computing is an SME located in Barcelona, Spain with extensive experience in national and EC-funded projects (HORIZON/H2020 RIA/IA, MSCA, UNICO-5G). Our main expertise is on Edge/Cloud orchestration of cloud-native applications (AR/XR, AI, etc.) and network (e.g., 5G core) services. We have also experience in zero-touch orchestration, with monitoring tools for data collection, MLOps, advanced AI methods and explainable AI techniques. We can reach very high TRLs with our market-released product, the NearbyOne edge orchestrator.

Summary of areas of expertise:

- Advanced AI/XAI methods for workload and energy prediction in edge/cloud infrastructures
- Service-based architectures for zero-touch orchestration (design and deployment of analytics engines, decision engines, etc.)
- Lifecycle management of cloud-native application and network services
- Integration with 5G core networks (e.g. lifecycle management of the SBA, network slice creation, etc.)
- Network exposure interfaces for 3rd parties
- Edge federation interfaces
- Compliance with standards (e.g., CAMARA, GSMA Operator Platform, Open Gateway, ETSI MEC, ETSI ZSM, etc.)

Expertise key words

A10 Network Management and operation
A11 Autonomic / Open Networks / Ad-hoc Networks
A12 Network evolution
A2 Mobile / Wireless
B10 Smart City related services and applications
B17 Entertainment services and applications
B6 Cloud Services
C2 Future interfaces
C8 Artificial Intelligence
D3 Cloud-related
D4 Internet of Things, including Sensors and Wearables

Contact

Name: Angelos Antonopoulos
Company: Nearby Computing S.L.
Type of Organisation: SME
Country: Spain
Web: https://www.nearbycomputing.com/
Telephone:

Brief description of my Organisation

We created Nearby Computing in response to the need to unleash the potential of Edge Computing bringing the utmost value to the network intelligence layer.

With an ardent passion for technology, we position ourselves at the forefront of this industry through innovation and a unique perspective that enriches the ecosystem. We eschew conventional norms and ways of doing, leveraging our knowledge of standards while following our instincts. We remain steadfast in our pursuit of excellence, ever committed to delivering the finest solutions for our customers.

We comprehend that only through our distinctive vision can we create truly innovative and differentiated solutions that add value to both our customers and the technology ecosystem.

We embrace our “start-up” essence wholeheartedly, as this philosophy implies the search for fresh challenges that define and inspire us to propel us further along this path we firmly follow. This approach empowers us to confront and conquer any obstacle, fostering a collaborative environment with our valued partners and customers.