How can organizations securely share data and services without compromising control?

How can organizations securely share data and services without compromising control?

That’s not just the future. It’s what we’re building right now at SMARTY through our work on Decentralized Feature Extraction (DFE), it is led by CNIT. The SMARTY project introduces Declarative Cooperation is a policy-driven framework that: Traditional access controls are rigid and prone to breaches. Declarative Cooperation offers: The first release is expected soon  and will be tested in SMARTY’s Telco use case (UC2), where it can boost performance and efficiency in modern

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Smarter Networks, Smarter AI: SMARTY’s Decentralized Feature Extraction 

Smarter Networks, Smarter AI: SMARTY’s Decentralized Feature Extraction 

What if your network could automatically extract and feed critical data to AI systems without compromising performance?  The SMARTY project is developing Decentralized Feature Extraction (DFE)—a breakthrough technology that:  - Extracts network/device features in real-time using NVIDIA Bluefield DPUs.  - Supports distributed AI  by decentralizing data collection.  - Boosts efficiency by offloading feature extraction to programmable NICs/DPUs.  Traditional centralized data collection creates bottlenecks. DFE enables: 

What if your sensitive data could stay encrypted even while being processed? 

❌ Myth: Once your data is being processed, it’s no longer protected.  ✅ Reality: With Confidential Computing, your data stays protected even while it’s being used.  Confidential Computing is a next-generation security solution that’s being developed, and SMARTY project leverages Confidential Computing powered by SCONE to:  Traditional security protects data at rest and in transit. Confidential Computing adds the missing piece:  SCONE is already available, and development is ongoing to support more platforms and make it

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What if tiny devices could run advanced AI and quantum-resistant security on minimal power? 

The SMARTY project is developing cutting-edge firmware for ultra-low power processors that:  As AI moves to the edge and quantum computing looms, this tech ensures small devices stay secure, efficient, and future-proof.  What SMARTY is focusing on to build:   Our partner EESY Innovation is leading the firmware development in collaboration with Infineon. We are aiming to ensure flawless integration, strong security, and AI capabilities, all in a compact, ultra-efficient package.  👉 Curious how it works?   Visit

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Ever wondered how AI systems handle massive data flows without slowing down?  

Ever wondered how AI systems handle massive data flows without slowing down?  

The SMARTY project is pioneering GPU Network Direct IO—a game-changer for AI-intensive workloads!  Here’s why it matters:  GPU Network Direct IO aims to create a high-speed highway between the GPU and the network card — the part that talks to the outside world — making data processing 3x faster! In AI ecosystems, GPUs are the powerhouse, but traditional setups strain network bandwidth by routing data through CPUs. This creates bottlenecks.   The SMARTY Solution

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SMARTY’s Plenary Meeting in Copenhagen

SMARTY’s Plenary Meeting in Copenhagen

Last week, we welcomed SMARTY partners to Copenhagen for our 3rd Plenary Meeting, hosted at the Danish Industry (DI) premises in the city center. Over two days, colleagues from across Europe met in person to review our progress, exchange ideas, and plan the next steps for the SMARTY Chips JU Project. The agenda included technical updates, discussions on project milestones, and focused sessions on topics such as PQC accelerators, Software-Defined

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UPM Advances Trustworthy and Efficient AI with Edge and LLM Research

The SMARTY Chips JU Project continues to push the boundaries of secure and efficient AI integration. Two recent research publications within the project, authored by researchers from UPM, demonstrate significant progress in two key areas: trustworthy AI reasoning and efficient edge AI deployment. Enhanced FIWARE-Based Architecture for Cyberphysical Systems With Tiny Machine Learning and Machine Learning Operations: A Case Study on Urban Mobility Systems One study focuses on integrating TinyML

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SMARTY Use Case Owners Series: Meet Cooperative ADAS  

Continuing our series on SMARTY use case owners, we focus on the transformative work in advancing cooperative ADAS, redefining automotive safety and efficiency in connected vehicles.  This SMARTY use case tackles key challenges in current ADAS systems, including limited onboard AI capabilities, sensor constraints, latency issues, and non-quantum resilient communication. By leveraging edge computing and quantum-resilient technologies, the project introduces a collaborative perception framework to enhance safety and operational efficiency

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SMARTY Use Case Owners Series: Meet Technische Universität Berlin

Continuing our series on SMARTY use case owners, we turn the spotlight on TUB (Technische Universität Berlin) and their contributions to Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) through the SMARTY project. TUB’s focus lies in advancing cooperative perception for driving assist systems, ensuring ADAS can reliably interpret and predict road-user movements in diverse and complex traffic scenarios. By leveraging SMARTY’s secure and innovative solutions, TUB is advancing ADAS development and testing.

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SMARTY Use Case Owners Series: Meet InbestMe 

Continuing our series on SMARTY use case owners, we spotlight InbestMe and their pioneering work to revolutionize investment portfolio management.  Working with SMARTY, InbestMe aims to address key challenges in automated and personalized investment management, including scalability, security, and operational efficiency. By integrating cutting-edge solutions, InbestMe ensures data integrity and privacy of sensitive financial data and operations within cloud environments.  Key advancements introduced by InbestMe include:  With these innovations, InbestMe streamlines operations

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SMARTY Use Case Owners Series: Meet Italtel

In our series on SMARTY use case owners, we spotlight Italtel and their innovative efforts to redefine secure peer-to-peer (P2P) communication for telco operators. Through SMARTY, Italtel aims to address the critical need for security, scalability, and trust in edge computing platforms that handle sensitive telecommunications data without compromise in service requirements. By focusing on P2P communication within edge networks, the plan is to meet the growing demand for communication

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SMARTY Use Case Owners Series: Meet Continental

Launching our series on use case owners, we highlight Continental and their contributions to securing on-board electronics within the automotive sector. Continental’s work within SMARTY highlights the critical role of cybersecurity in advanced automotive systems like Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). With secure on-board electronics, Continental protects these systems from unauthorized access, ensuring both vehicle safety and data integrity. Through SMARTY’s collaborative innovation, Continental advances security in connected

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SMARTY Kick-off

SMARTY Kick-off

Hosted by CNIT in the beautiful, historical city of Pisa, the SMARTY Project has launched with a kick-off event. The consortium, comprising 33 international partners across 11 countries, is set to develop advancements in AI systems focused on transparency, security, and accuracy, with significant implications for sectors such as healthcare and autonomous vehicles. At SMARTY, we’re committed to advancing digital rights with a focus on traceability, security, and privacy, in

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