On 6-7 October, researchers, doctoral students and collaborative partners gathered at Karlstad University for the annual DRIVE workshop. This year's event also marked the conclusion of DRIVE's first project phase and featured presentations of current research in future networks, communications and digital infrastructure.
The programme included presentations of research findings in areas such as network security, energy-efficient packet processing, network latency, resilient service placement across edge and cloud environments, and performance in satellite-based communication systems. Participants also took part in a poster and demonstration session, where doctoral students and researchers showcased ongoing projects and advanced 5G and 6G applications.
"The workshop is an important opportunity for our researchers, doctoral students and industry partners to meet, share results and discuss future research challenges. It is particularly rewarding to see how the outcomes of DRIVE's first phase are now being translated into both new knowledge and practical technological solutions," says Anna Brunström, Professor and Project Leader of DRIVE.
Telia, an industry partner in DRIVE, was also present to demonstrate its new portable base station. The solution has been developed for use in environments such as construction sites, emergency response operations and temporary events, providing rapid mobile coverage where capacity or infrastructure is otherwise lacking.
The portable unit functions as a complete mobile cell, equipped with its own mast, base station equipment and power supply. Unlike traditional mobile base stations, which are often transported on larger vehicles, this solution has been designed to be more flexible and easier to move between locations.
The workshop provided valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange and discussions on current research challenges and future developments in digital communications. On 7 October, the focus shifted to the second phase of the project and the future direction of the research.
