NEXTONIC

An Open Research and Innovation Laboratory focusing on new technologies. Founded by Telefonica and IMDEA Networks. Based in Madrid, Spain.

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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 👉 https://t.co/TqBAdqYr99

#NEXTONIC #Innovation #Collaboration #FutureNetworks

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@EuCNC 2026 is focusing on the technology shaping Europe’s connectivity future. @Telefonica is sharing its vision of 6G networks as intelligent platforms, bringing together AI-native capabilities, cloud-edge integration, automation and open architectures.
https://t.co/WbG5dGIPhZ

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#Euro3C points to a more resilient digital ecosystem, where infrastructure, cloud and edge work together.
Juan Montero stressed the value of collaboration between technology providers, telcos and public institutions to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and digital sovereignty

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#Euro3C brings together connectivity and applied AI to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, technological sovereignty, and innovation capacity.

A shared vision focused on building the infrastructure, ecosystems, and collaboration needed for Europe to compete globally.

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🚀 MADQuantum-CM advanced Madrid’s quantum ecosystem with a pioneering network.

NEXTONIC contributed by hosting a quantum communications testbed for @UC3M researchers.

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https://t.co/SxwLNJWGbZ

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🔬 Hoy hemos recibido a 18 estudiantes de 4º de ESO del Colegio San Bernardo.

Han visitado LiFi, ondas milimétricas y @NEXTONICLAB y conocido cómo trabajamos en las redes del futuro 📡

🎲 Y han aprendido sobre telecomunicaciones con el juego Conecta.

https://t.co/AtIklcmO13

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Manuel Lorenzo highlights the LIME project as a key NEXTONIC milestone.

Focused on Stand Alone, slicing, and exposure, it delivered one of the most advanced 5G infrastructures of its time and demonstrated end-to-end differentiated connectivity through real use cases.

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#AI in future networks is no longer about if, but how to create real value.

As Cayetano Carbajo notes, AI will enable digital twins and predictive automation, while networks evolve toward intelligent agent-based models.

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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

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📢 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.

https://t.co/GLUmqXPFGd

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Advances in connectivity require collaboration.

The smart lamppost connected to NEXTONIC enables 5G Advanced testing, driving open experimentation and impactful research solutions.

👇 https://t.co/5GP5Ms9LgL

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A smart lamppost marks a new milestone in #5G and #6G research

Access all the information at @revistacloud 👇

https://t.co/2Vw4K9VUuU

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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.