NEXTONIC

Celebrating 10 years of #5TONIC — a decade of open innovation shaping #5G and beyond! We now launch NEXTONIC — “Where Networks Evolve.” 🚀 Leading the way to #6G and future networks. Read more 👉 nextonic.org/nextonic-marki… #NEXTONIC #Innovation #Collaboration #FutureNetworks

As quantum computing advances, quantum-safe networks become essential. Jesús Folgueira highlights the urgency of preparing for the post-quantum era. At NEXTONIC, this is already underway through connection to Madrid’s academic quantum network to help secure future communications

📢 Antonio Guzmán appointed President of @NEXTONICLAB, the open lab founded by IMDEA Networks & Telefónica. 🎯 His appointment reinforces the lab’s role in validating emerging technologies in real-world environments and bridging research with industry. nextonic.org/antonio-guzman…

Laura González Estébanez (ABB) highlights how work at NEXTONIC enabled AMRs to operate flexibly in complex industrial environments. Advanced 5G connectivity delivers the low latency and reliability needed for real-time communication, navigation, and dynamic coordination.

With a strong background in #AI, #cybersecurity, data science and quantum tech, his vision focuses on collaboration and co-creation. We also thank Cayetano Carbajo for his leadership in shaping NEXTONIC into today’s #innovation ecosystem. 👉 nextonic.org/antonio-guzman…

NEXTONIC enters a new phase with Antonio Guzmán as new President. This step reinforces a clear direction: accelerating the validation of emerging technologies in real-world environments and strengthening the bridge between innovation and deployment.

At NEXTONIC, collaboration with SAMUR and Protección Civil shows how #5G delivers real operational impact, enabling automated emergency detection and stronger frontline support. Carlos J. Bernardos shares how advanced connectivity is transforming mission-critical services

AI and robotics are shifting from experimentation to scale. As Luis Manuel Díaz de Terán López notes, this requires reliable, secure networks. NEXTONIC enables AI and edge computing over robust connectivity, supporting Europe’s leadership in the next wave of innovation.

Digital twins bring networks into the digital world to simulate and optimize performance. As Manuel Lorenzo explains, AI makes this possible. At NEXTONIC, these systems are already validated in private 5G networks, improving performance, energy efficiency, and resilience.

Jesús Folgueira, Senior Manager at Telefónica, highlights NEXTONIC's growing influence in Europe, evident in its strong presence in competitive European funding calls. This reflects the ecosystem’s importance in shaping Europe’s research and #innovation landscape.

Cayetano Carbajo highlights that #6G must go beyond technical ambition. While capacity, latency, and performance are key, it must focus on real use cases and monetization to unlock value and drive future connectivity.

Advances in connectivity require collaboration. The smart lamppost connected to NEXTONIC enables 5G Advanced testing, driving open experimentation and impactful research solutions. 👇 conectronica.com/actualidad/tec…

A smart lamppost marks a new milestone in #5G and #6G research Access all the information at @revistacloud 👇 revistacloudcomputing.com/2026/02/una-fa…

Laura González Estébanez, R&D&I Project Manager at ABB, highlights ARMs’ role in optimizing operations through data-driven decisions, with challenges in interoperability, cybersecurity, and ultra-reliable, low-latency networks.

A next-gen smart lamppost with mmWave 5G and Wi-Fi 7, connected to NEXTONIC, demonstrates ultra-high-capacity outdoor coverage, paving the way for future 6G solutions. 👉 nextonic.org/imdea-networks…

💡 Smart lamppost, next-gen connectivity! 📶 IMDEA Networks deploys a 5G mmWave + Wi-Fi 7 smart lamppost in Leganés with @NEXTONICLAB, delivering ultra-fast, low-latency outdoor coverage. Read more 👇networks.imdea.org/imdea-networks… #NextGenerationEU

Iván Rejón, Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs at @ericsson_europe, highlights “5G and beyond” as Europe’s key competitive advantage over China and the US, one that must be reinforced through sustained collaboration and innovation.

Manuel Lorenzo, Head of Technology & Innovation at @Ericsson_es, highlights NEXTONIC’s openness in exploring new niches like satellite-terrestrial network interoperability. With hands-on experience, NEXTONIC shows how early experimentation shapes the future of connectivity.

Carlos J. Bernardos, Vice President of NEXTONIC, reflects on #5G capabilities in the Radio Access and core networks. Achievements made possible through collaboration show progress toward more flexible, powerful, and intelligent network architectures.

Building Europe’s future means enabling #startups to scale. As Arturo Azcorra points out, Europe needs ecosystems that turn small ideas into global leaders. NEXTONIC fosters collaboration to boost Europe’s competitiveness in the global race. #5G #Innovation

The future of connectivity is increasingly unpredictable. As Cayetano Carbajo, President of NEXTONIC, explains, networks must evolve through flexibility, end-to-end integration, and efficiency to be ready for what comes next.