CCABA is the UPC's reference center on 5G & Beyond communications systems. Its activities were launched in January 1994 with the goal of integrating several research groups at UPC in the field of broadband communications. All upcoming technologies associated to transmission, cable networks, fiber optics and radio support, switching and interconnectivity, management of telecommunications networks, protocols and services are the field of interests of the CCABA.
For some years now, new emerging technologies have been developed under the generic name of Next Generation of Communications Networks and Services (NGNS) (like 5G and beyond, IoT, Virtualization of Networks and Services, Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality, Machine Learning, Smart Cities, etc.). They have influenced the structure and the research lines of CCABA: the focus has gradually turned to design, integrate and validate an Artificial Intelligence-based platform that provides end-to-end 5G & Beyond smart networks and services. CCABA leads the participation of UPC in the 5G-BCN consortium and is currently participating in several projects on 6G technology.
Areas in CCBA
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| Fundamental technologies | Communications systems | Networks and services |
Latest highlights:
CCABA participates in 6 projects accepted for funding by HORIZON-JU-SNS!! i) PREDICT-6G; ii) DESIRE6G; iii) project SEASON; iv) BeGREEN; v) HORSE; and vi) VERGE.
CCABA participates in the recently accepted HORIZON-CL4 "Agile ultra-low energy secure networks (ALLEGRO)" project. CCABA research will focus on quantum communications and security, critical elements of next-generation optical networks
CCABA researchers edit Special Issues in high impact journals
- Green Network Technologies and Renewable Energy Systems in Energies (IF: 2.702)
- IEEE 802.11 and Wireless Sensors Networks in Sensors (IF: 3.275)
- Multi-UAV Systems: Networks, Services and Energy Management in Sensors
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Workshop on "FutuRe Optical Networking Salon (FRONT): The EDGE" Barcelona, July 7th-9th 2021
The Workshop is devoted to advancements that are revolutionizing fixed optical networks. This year, focused on technologies for the EDGE network (the access network, the 5G/6G xHaul, IoT, industrial scenarios, and even reaching the user.
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