BEACON-5G develops technological innovations that contribute to the acceleration & development of 5G Open RAN solutions for urban requirements.
BEACON-5G
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​ Provides a collaborative network for R&D involving international and incumbent suppliers
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Contributes to the 5G diversification strategy with a strong emphasis on building 5G networks via open interface solutions and cyber security.
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Aligned with the functional priority areas of software platforms and system integration of the FRANC programme
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Proof of end-to-end integrated multi-vendor 5G system successfully operating in different use cases
USE CASE 2: AUTONOMOUS ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Lead partner: Thales
USE CASE 1: SMART CITY
Lead partner: South Gloucestershire Council
USE CASE 3: SMART HEALTHCARE
Lead partner: Toshiba
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HORIZONTAL TRIAL: INTEROPERABILITY
Lead partner: TOSHIBA
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About: The interoperability of the system will be tested after swapping O-RAN components and core network.
HORIZONTAL TRIAL: CYBER SECURITY
Lead partner: THALES
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About: The cyber resilience of the 5G Open RAN system will be evaluated with and without the security enhancements developed in BEACON-5G.
Lead project partner, responsible for overall project management/delivery, and research/design/implementation/trial for key innovations.
Project partner leading cyber security innovations and responsible for usecase and cyber security trials.
Project partner responsible for the smart city use-case trial and supporting design and implementation activities.
Project partner contributing to the cyber security work with their 5G expertise.
Project partner supporting cyber security innovations.
Project partner providing a 5G core solution and supporting
design/implementation/trial activities.
This project is co-funded by the UK Government's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.