Efficient telecommunications facilities are essential for society, for the emergency services, the military and, of course, for individuals. TNO’s Networks group plays an important role by developing and standardising new network technologies and protocols, and designing, deploying and optimising wired and wireless networks to deliver fast and reliable connections for demanding applications, in particular in the sectors of media & TV, automotive and defence.
Networks is working on the next generation Internet, particularly focusing on the following technology fields:
Because of the combination of these three technologies in one group, we are in a natural position to explore and develop the growing vertical cross-layer links between these three technologies. For example, we have has developed methods for efficient and reliable transfer of video streams between trucks that closely follow each other in truck platooning situations, with specific connectivity and transmission characteristics. Furthermore, NTW has built technologies that improve media content delivery over software-defined networks and optimize adaptive streaming of video content over access networks based on Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) transmission technologies.
The Networks group has several powerful labs for prototyping, testing and field trials, used for experimentation and obtaining inspiration for technology concept development. The labs and facilities offer unique features that attract industry projects and that strengthen our position in collaborations with partners in joint projects.
Networks is able to convert a theoretical framework into practical solutions to strategic and operational issues. Some examples are:
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