The GDCE-CI – Geo-distributed Cloud-Edge environment for critical infrastructure – project holds paramount significance for society as it endeavours to advance the landscape of cloud and edge infrastructures, ushering in novel technologies with wide-ranging benefits. The project aims to conduct Research and Development (R&D) and implement a Proof of Concept (PoC) for innovative cloud and edge technologies.
These technologies include:
- geo-distributed cloud and edge infrastructures, supporting the coexistence of containerised and non-containerised virtualisation, multi-cloud (meta-)orchestration, automatisation, quality and security assurance, and life cycle management;
- virtualised and portable mobile and/or wireless Networking Services for on-premise or near/far edges.
The major goal is to provide end users with cost and performance-effective provisioning of mission-critical applications, deployable in various cloud and edge infrastructures, including public networks or private interconnection as well as networking infrastructures, depending on specific application needs.
By focusing on the coexistence of containerised and non-containerised virtualisation, multi-cloud orchestration, automatisation as well as quality and security assurance, the project addresses the growing demand for efficient and secure computing environments. Portable mobile and wireless Networking Services contribute to the evolution of communication technologies. This is particularly crucial for society as it supports mission-critical networking, ensuring reliable and responsive connectivity in diverse scenarios.