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draft-contreras-alto-service-edge-04 Use of ALTO for Determining Service Edge

Service providers are starting to deploy and interconnect computing capabilities across the network for hosting network functions and applications. In distributed computing environments, both computing and topological information are necessary in order to determine the more convenient infrastructure where to deploy such a service or application. This document proposes an initial approach towards the use of ALTO to provide such information and assist the selection of appropriate deployment locations for services and applications.

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draft-irtf-t2trg-iot-edgeIoT Edge Challenges and Functions

This document outlines the requirements of the emerging IoT Edge and its challenges. It presents a general model, and major components of the IoT Edge, to provide a common base for future discussions in T2TRG and other IRTF and IETF groups.

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Jessica Illiano

Fellow's country
Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)
A clearer framework for quantum network switching lowers the complexity barrier for smaller companies entering the quantum technology space. By harmonising terminology and defining core functions such as entanglement management, the project removes ambiguity that slows down development and increases costs. SMEs gain access to a shared reference point—state-of-the-art analysis, identified gaps, and actionable definitions—which helps them build interoperable solutions, align with emerging global standards, and participate in early-stage quantum markets with greater confidence and reduced risk.
Impact on society (7th Open Call)
Clearer standards and shared understanding in quantum networking accelerate the development of the future quantum internet, bringing long-term benefits such as ultra-secure communications and new scientific and industrial applications. By ensuring European perspectives shape early global discussions, the project supports technological sovereignty and reduces reliance on foreign frameworks for critical infrastructure. The resulting knowledge and standardisation inputs help create a trusted, resilient foundation for future innovation—supporting economic growth, high-value job creation, and Europe’s leadership in advanced technologies that will ultimately benefit citizens and public services.
Impact on society (8th Open Call)
The advancement of quantum technologies and quantum networks is closely connected to human rights, particularly regarding cybersecurity concerns. However, the specific activities associated with this fellowship do not directly address societal impacts. This distinction arises
from the maturity of the concepts involved—such as networking functionalities—as well as the timeline and objectives outlined in the proposal.
Open Call
Organisation type
Organization
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
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Jessica Illiano
Proposal Title (7th Open Call)
Quantum Network Switching
Proposal Title (8th Open Call)
Quantum Network Switching
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Topic (7th Open Call)

Felix Freitag

Description of Activities

 The objective is to present LoRa mesh networks to the IRTF GAIA WG of the IETF. GAIA seeks technologies to connect the unconnected world, and with IRTF GAIA as a vehicle, we seek to start the standardisation activity of this new technology. 

Fellow's country
Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)
The contribution made within this fellowship adds value to the development of LoRa mesh network technology. SMEs may then feel more confident in adopting the technology.
Impact on society (6th Open Call)
The technology provides a permanent low-cost and low-energy routed multi-hop communication network with moderate data rates. LoRa mesh networks allow a new kind of distributed IoT applications in the long range IoT layer. One of the application areas of LoRa mesh networks is the emerging field of distributed embedded machine learning. LoRa mesh networks are not yet standardised. To initialise standardisation, we will introduce the LoRaMesh networks as a design and reference implementation.
Open Call
Organisation type
Organization
Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
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Felix Freitag
Proposal Title (6th Open Call)
Advancing IoT Connectivity: Bringing LoRa Mesh Networks to the IRTF GAIA WG
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (6th Open Call)

Marcelo Bagnulo

Description of Activities

With this fellowship, I aim to help complete the standardisation of rLEDBAT in the I Internet Congestion Control Research Group (ICCRG) in the IETF/IRTF and of LEDBAT++ in the ICCRG in the IETF.

Fellow's country
Open Call Topics
Impact on society (5th Open Call)
This activity contributes to achieving 6G's vision. To achieve low latency, 6G will have to embrace the novel Transport protocols that are being adopted in the Internet, notably Quic/BBR, LEDBAT++/rLEDBAT, as they are designed to reduce the latency of the communications. The RXQ project work on the integration of QUIC and rLEDBAT will provide one key missing piece in the toolset to achieve low latency.
Open Call
Organisation type
Organization
Associate Professor, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Marcelo
Proposal Title (5th Open Call)
RXQ - rLEDBAT for Quic
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (5th Open Call)

Nicolae Paladi

Description of Activities

Through this fellowship, I am contributing to shape the standards around next-generation secure computing infrastructure. We are on the verge of a new paradigm where the security of the computing infrastructure is endorsed by hardware features and ensures protection of data at rest, in transit, and in use. 

Fellow's country
Impact on SMEs (5th Open Call)
Trusted execution environments (TEEs) allow deploying code and data in a separate, secure segment of computing platforms. Standardised security assessment and provisioning of configuration and personalisation information to Trusted execution environments (TEEs) can be a key contributor to more secure services and an enabler for new products and services.
Open Call
Organisation type
Organization
CEO CanaryBit.eu
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Paladi
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year

Marcello Caleffi

Description of Activities

I contribute to developing new standards on the quantum counterpart of the classical Internet Protocol, defined within IETF RFC 791 standard and following standards.
 

Fellow's country
Impact on society (4th Open Call)
The adoption of standardised classical communication protocols significantly accelerates the scalability of quantum networks. As quantum technologies advance, the ability to seamlessly integrate new quantum devices into existing networks becomes crucial. Standardised protocols provide a foundation for the consistent and reliable integration of diverse quantum resources, paving the way for the widespread adoption of quantum technologies across various applications and industries.
Open Call
Organization
Assistant Professor - University of Naples Federico II
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Proposal Title (4th Open Call)
Standardising the Quantum Internet
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (4th Open Call)

Johann Groszschaedl

Description of Activities

Improving security is one of the most, if not the most, important priorities for the evolution and future development of the IoT.

Fellow's country
Impact on SMEs (2nd Open Call)
MSP430 microcontrollers are deployed in thousands of IoT devices of European companies in all segments of the Embedded/IoT industry, ranging from automotive appliances over industrial control systems to medical devices. Many of the companies that designed and/or manufactured these devices are SMEs.
Impact on society (2nd Open Call)
This project has contributed to improve the security of the IoT since cryptographically strong E2E protocols are the foundation upon which secure architectures, systems and protocols can be built.
Open Call
Organisation type
Organization
University of Luxembourg
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Johann
Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)
IoTDisco: Strong yet Lightweight End-to-End Security for the Internet of Constrained Things
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year

Jérôme François

Description of Activities

Energy consumption can be reduced using more power-efficient hardware, using sustainable power sources, deploying data centers in cooler locations, optimising protocols, using environmental metrics in routing and traffic engineering, etc.

Country
Luxembourg
Fellow's country
Open Call Topics
Open Call
Organisation type
Organization
Research Scientist - Université of Luxembourg
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Francois
Proposal Title (1st Open Call)
IRTF NMRG agenda refinement for assessing and reducing the environmental impact of networking
Standards Development Organisation
Topic
ICT Environmental Impact
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (1st Open Call)

Jacak Witold

Description of Activities

Standards for basic quantum infrastructures such as quantum information encryption in future quantum networks can support innovation in quantum technology and accelerate its uptake by European SMEs.

Country
Belgium
Fellow's country
Open Call Topics
Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)
Rapid advancements in quantum computation, communication and a recent surge in QIPC startups are reshaping the landscape for the European innovation. Initiatives like the European Quantum Flagship, alongside global R&D programs, are channeling billions of euros into developing breakthrough quantum solutions. SMEs, long a cornerstone of the European industry, are now poised to harness quantum standards for critical communication infrastructures, including qubit development, advanced encryption, and network interoperability. These standards, including QRNG standards, will further boost state-of-the-art cybersecurity, laying the foundation for a future quantum internet, driving sustainable techno-economic growth, and ensuring that European SMEs and society remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global market.
Impact on SMEs (9th Open Call)
With progress in quantum computation increasing investments are allocated at quantum technologies, including QKD and QIPC. Programs such as the Quantum Flagship in Europe have counterparts globally allocating billions of euros and dollars in R&D. SMEs play a crucial role in development of innovation and with QT it is no exception. Standards for basic quantum infrastructures such as quantum information encryption in future quantum networks can support innovation in quantum technology and accelerate its uptake by European SMEs. This is already happening among multiple startups in Europe, with a lot of their founders and/or key engineers engaging in the standardisation effort of the action with expert cooperation developing.
Impact on society (9th Open Call)
The societal impact of the action is in supporting European’s leading role in quantum technologies. Quantum engineering is expected to revolutionize industry on an unprecedented scale, surpassing technological revolutions witnessed so far.It is important for Europe and its citizens to be at the forefront of these developments as they will define economic and hence societal position of the EU in the future.
European leaders understand potential of quantum technologies and allocate adequate means to support research and development in this domain with programs such as the Quantum Flagship (QF) or the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI).
Organisation type
Organization
Chair of the Board of Directors & Coordinator of the EITCI Quantum Standards Group, European Information Technologies Certification Institute
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Witold
Proposal Title (1st Open Call)
Launching generalised quantum cryptography standardisation
Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)
Standards for new on-chip Integrated Circuit Quantum Random Number Generator (ASIC QRNG) devices
Proposal Title (6th Open Call)
Promoting International Standardisation in Quantum Technologies and Quantum Communication
Proposal Title (9th Open Call)
Finalising QRNG standards employing quantum entanglement with secret validation for cryptography
Role in SDO
Standards Development Organisation
Topic
Quantum Technology
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (1st Open Call)
Topic (3rd Open Call)
Topic (6th Open Call)
Topic (9th Open Call)