Cognitive Compute Continuum

The Cognitive Compute Continuum allows for flexible and smart resource and service management by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI). Specifically, an optimization algorithm enables the dynamic handling of computing, networking, and storage resources, participating in the management of a distributed environment. In 6G-BRICKS, an abstraction framework has been implemented to facilitate the flexible deployment, scaling, and migration of cloud native services, as network and resource conditions evolve. This framework is supported by two main components: the Edge Cloud Continuum Manager (ECCM), which oversees the orchestration of multiple edge clouds, and the π-Edge platform, which manages individual edge cloud domains. Together, they form the foundation of the Cognitive Compute Continuum, enabling more efficient and automated resource management in 6G networks. Specifically, ECCM’s primary role is to orchestrate the entire system efficiently by leveraging the intent driven optimization algorithm and Machine Learning (ML) predictions, while the π Edge platform is a cloud native edge management system designed to automate, maintain, and enable the interoperability of services throughout their lifecycle within Edge Cloud environments.