ENGINE

When research ideas turn into tangible results

ENGINE contributes to the realization of the global CREATE-NET vision by engineering novel technologies to translate research results into solutions for real-life applications for users and communities. This mission is implemented through a tight collaboration with the research areas in the development of proofs of concepts and prototypes for possible long-term commercial exploitation. Turning research ideas into experimental pilots whose objective is to prove the feasibility and potential impact of innovative concepts is of tremendous importance while performing applied research today. Nevertheless, this "hands-on" approach provides real-world feedback to researchers, helping them to refine their ideas and to identify new challenges, ultimately triggering new research directions. Furthermore, ENGINE is the area within the Center leading all the trusted advisory services toward the local government (PAT – Autonomous Province of Trento) and its affiliated companies with respect to main initiatives such as the core/access high-speed network and the e-Society/e-Welfare plans.

ENGINE contributes to the shared vision of the Future Internet by means of advanced experimentation in the following areas:

Network control and management (optical core networks and multi-hop wireless networks)
Virtualization of network infrastructures
Integration between wireless distribution and sensor networks
Mobile-based applications based on opportunistic networking concepts
Convergence between IP/Telco networks