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GIGA – Converging Networks2005-2010

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GIGA – Converging Networks

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Programme duration: 2005-2010

Programme volume: approx. 280 million euros,of which Tekes provides 100 million euros

117 research projects were carried out

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Vision in the 2010s

“Converged networks:

always on, optimal, reliable,

everywhere, instant response,

high delivery rate, affordable and

secure access to services”

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Goals of the programme

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To promote the strong position of the Finnishtelecommunications industry in technologiesof wireless broadband communication

To strengthen the strategic basic research and applied research know-how in the field ofbroadband communication

To exploit new business opportunitiesin evolving telecommunication markets

To support the expansion of companybusinesses to global markets

To increase international co-operation and to contribute tothe international standardisation

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Programme focus areas (1/2)

1. Wireless AccessPP1a: Wide area networks

• Key research themes: LTE, IMT-Advanced,WiMax, DVB-H, radio channel, MIMO

PP1b: Short range communication• For example millimeterwave technologies,

UWB, WLAN, ZigBee, Bluetooth

PP1c: Broadband terminals and basestations• For example terminal architectures, multiradios,

broadband antennas, smart antennas, HW- andSW-modules and components, filters, poweramplifiers, software defined radio

PP1d: Access network structuresPP1e: Dynamic spectrum use

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Programme focus areas (2/2)

2. Seamless Networking• Key research themes management of

heterogeneous networks, reliability, security,quality, mobility, cross-layer planning, seamlessservices and autonomous networks

3. Network support• Key themes are testing, measurements,

planning, optimisation, operation, control,billing and security focusing on the wholelife cycle of the network

4. Evolution of value networks intelecommunication business

• Forecasting the changes in value networksand business models due to VoIP, Internet-TV,regulation and use of license-free frequencies

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GIGA Programme – project portfolio

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0

50

100

150

200

250

Large companies

Large company subcontracting

SME's Research organisations

58,711,3 28,6

155,7

12,324,221

GIGA Programme – project portfolio

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Number of Projects Total Volume and Funding (MEUR)

Subcontracting to research organisation

Subcontracting to SMEs

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Large companies SME's Research organisations

39 39 39

Tekes funding

Large companies’ own fundingSMEs’ own funding

Research organizations’ own funding

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GIGA was steered by its customers

GIGA Management Board was composed of members from the participating companies and institutes

The Board members were from large corporations, SMEs, research institutions and other funding organizations (venture capital and Academy of Finland)

The Board steered the programme focus and direction, monitored the strategic research, initiated new programme activities and defined funding criteria for open calls

Participation in the Board meetings was high with 70% attendance rate

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GIGA was seen as a success by the board members“The objectives of GIGA were drafted successfully using the existing

strengths, complemented with new ideas.”– Seppo Borenius

“In my opinion, the progress in LTE and LTE-A technology research would not have been possible without this programme.”– Jouko Sankala

“Finland’s position at the forefront of internet standardisation is, in large part, GIGA’s accomplishment.” – Raimo Vuopionperä

“The new US openings made in the programme aroused a lot of interest. Whether this proves to be the beginning of fruitful cooperation remains to be seen.” – Tapio Halkola

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Contact information

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Programme management: Kari Markus, Tekes

Programme coordination: Timo Simula,Netcare Finland

Further information: www.tekes.fi/eng/giga