emnify, a global leader in cloud-native IoT connectivity, is expanding its innovation leadership by participating in ORIGAMI (Optimized Resource Integration and Global Architecture for Mobile Infrastructure for 6G), an EU-funded research project developing the architectural foundations of next-generation mobile networks.
How the industry looks at it 6G era, ORIGAMI brings together leading European research institutions and technology companies – including Telefónica Research, NEC Laboratories Europe and the University of Würzburg – to design a smarter, more global and more sustainable communications infrastructure. The project is funded by the European Commission under the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) under the Horizon Europe program.
Designing the architecture of 6G
The ORIGAMI project aims to overcome the architectural limitations of current 5G systems by developing a Global Service-Based Architecture (GSBA), a Zero-Trust Exposure Layer (ZTL), and a Compute Continuum Layer (CCL). Together, these innovations will define a new blueprint for globally interoperable, secure and efficient 6G networks, unlocking applications that require ultra-low latency, massive scalability and seamless integration between terrestrial and satellite infrastructures.
Within the consortium, emnify acts as a use case provider for global operator scenarios, leveraging its experience in cloud-native IoT connectivity. Through its work, emnify shows how next-generation connectivity platforms can simplify global operations and make IoT communications more transparent, reliable and secure.
“We at emnify believe that intensive collaboration between industry and science is the key to shaping the networks of the future.” said Martin Giess, co-founder and founding CTO of emnify.
“By bringing real-world IoT operator use cases to ORIGAMI, we are ensuring that 6G architectures evolve to better support global providers like us – and ultimately empower businesses worldwide.”
Driving innovations from Germany
In September this year, emnify hosted the ORIGAMI consortium meeting in Würzburg, ahead of the mid-term evaluation of the project. During the review, emnify presented an observability platform developed as part of the project for globally distributed latency and availability monitoring of roaming partners. The demonstration highlighted how emnify’s technology can improve visibility and reliability in complex international network environments, a key feature for the success of future 6G systems.
“The insights we gain from ORIGAMI flow directly into the development of our platform.” said Artur Michalczyk, Chief Technology Officer at emnify. “We’re not just preparing for the 6G era – we’re also helping to define how IoT devices connect, communicate and stay secure on a global scale.”
Expansion of research with the University of Würzburg
Building on the success of ORIGAMI, emnify has also received approval for a new research initiative, NaSA-OMI, funded by the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. NaSA-OMI is carried out in collaboration with the University of Würzburg and researches network intelligence and non-terrestrial networks (NTN), including the integration of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
The project focuses on applying advanced AI techniques to detect network anomalies, improve security and increase reliability – strengthening emnify’s leadership position in intelligent IoT connectivity.
“Collaborations like NaSA-OMI allow us to look beyond current product capabilities and develop the building blocks for the next generation of IoT connectivity.” said Prof. Tobias Hoßfeld, Chair of Communication Networks at the University of Würzburg. “Emnify’s hands-on experience with a wide range of IoT use cases and device types brings invaluable insights to our research.”
A commitment to innovation and collaboration
With ORIGAMI and NaSA-OMI, emnify demonstrates its ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability and cross-industry collaboration. By combining research and practical experience, emnify is helping to shape a connected future that is smarter, more accessible and more secure.
Acknowledgments
The ORIGAMI project (Grant Agreement No. 101139270) is funded by the European Commission under the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) under the Horizon Europe program. The NaSA-OMI project is funded by the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy.
