NEXTONIC

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

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

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

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

In an interview with @LeganesActivo, Ignacio Berberana explains how NEXTONIC tests emerging technologies, from connected robots to quantum communications.

Through #MADQuantum, NEXTONIC contributes to #6G and quantum network research.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/kzli95kdnq

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

NEXTONIC hosted a proof of concept by @RedHat, Telefónica and JPMorganChase exploring a cloud and edge security model based on hardware-rooted workload identity.

Tested on real #5G infrastructure, it advances secure and auditable digital infrastructures. https://t.co/gjIQ75rhsL

[IMDEA Networks @IMDEA_Networks]

🔵 @NEXTONICLAB, the open 5G/6G innovation facility co-founded by IMDEA Networks Institute and Telefónica, has hosted the proof of concept of a hardware-rooted approach to digital sovereignty in cloud and edge infrastructures.

More info ⬇️

https://t.co/DVIr8io047

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

A shared digital infrastructure can help Europe scale and reduce market fragmentation.
Sebas Muriel explained how #Euro3C brings together 70+ organizations to build a federated computing model that gives industries access to advanced digital capabilities across countries.

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

Antonio Guzmán shares NEXTONIC’s vision in @Revista_ByteTI: bringing research closer to deployment and turning 6G, AI-native networks and post-quantum cybersecurity into real-world capabilities.
https://t.co/sBm9L6O6pN

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

Reducing latency and optimizing bandwidth are key to Europe’s next industrial applications.
@RenateNikolay explained how cloud, edge, telecom networks and AI can bring processing closer to data, strengthening digital autonomy and more resilient infrastructures through #Euro3C.

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

At the First International Meeting on Technological Sovereignty and Strategic Sectors, organized by @madrimasd and @unicomplutense, Ignacio Berberana shared a key idea: technology transfer is not a one-time event, but an environment where research becomes industrial capability.

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

.@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

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

#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

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

#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.

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

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

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

👇
https://t.co/SxwLNJWGbZ

[IMDEA Networks @IMDEA_Networks]

🔬 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

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

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.

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

#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.

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

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

[IMDEA Networks @IMDEA_Networks]

📢 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

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

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.

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

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.

👉 https://t.co/BQvlgGrtaN

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

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.

[NEXTONIC @NEXTONICLAB]

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