Enabling Multi-Protocol Interoperability, Scalability, Security, and Privacy for the Internet of Things
Presentation
UDG Alliance is a non-for profit organization gathering several research partners engaged in the development of the Universal Device Gateway (UDG) control and monitoring system.
The UDG control and monitoring framework enables multi-protocol interoperability and integration for the Internet of Things, as well as large scale IoT deployment, integration and management. It encompasses over 50 communication protocols and has been used by several research projects.
The UDG Alliance coordinates and supports the continuous development of the framework. By mutualizing their respective developments, the members contribute to make the framework evolve, while maintaining it consistent and stable. The UDG Alliance is also engaged in research projects, such as Synchronicity, the European Large Scale Pilot on Internet of Things for Smart Cities.
The UDG Alliance aims to :
Support research activities
Maintain a consistent and updated UDG framework made available to research projects of its members
Coordinate and mutualize the further development of the UDG framework
Promote the interoperability in the Internet of Things and the use of technology for sustainable development
About UDG
The UDG control and monitoring framework enables multi-protocol interoperability and integration for the Internet of Things, as well as large scale IoT deployment, integration and management. It encompasses over 50 communication protocols and has been used by several international research projects.
Its main characteristics are :
Interoperability enablers for multi-protocol, multi-systems, and cross-domains integration
Control and Monitoring system with high scalability and portability capacities
Cloud, web services, and applications integration
IPv6, CoAP and M2M proxy for multi-protocol and legacy systems integration
Automation and intelligence distribution
Energy efficiency, comfort, safety, and security optimization
Energy metering and smart grid demand response solutions
Audio monitoring and events recognition
UDG mission is to enable a global, user friendly and reliable Internet of Things, and to make things work for you!
SynchroniCity
SynchroniCity is the European Large Scale Pilot on the Internet of Things for Smart Cities. It brings together 34 partners from 11 countries, including 11 cities from 3 continents: Milano, Helsinki, Manchester, Santander, Eindhoven, Porto, Antwerpen, Carouge, Portland (US), Seongnam (Korea), and Leon (Mexico). It is in charge of developing open reference architecture and an ecosystem for IoT-enabled smart city solutions.
UDG Alliance is in charge of :
Providing guidance and architecture of heterogeneous IoT integration
Building smart city platform and applications for the City of Carouge in Switzerland
The privacy by design integration of the City of Carouge within SynchroniCity framework
Development of the IoT Product marketplace
It will also contribute to integrate together the Open and Agile Smart Cities alliance, FIWARE, and the Urban Platform of EIP-SCC into an interoperable framework. Actively engaged in standardization processes (ITU, ETSI, IEEE, OMA, IETF, etc.), Synchronicity will also establish the basis of an integrated digital market for smart cities.
The Synchronicity project is supported by the European Commission and the Swiss Ministry for Education and Research.
With strong expertise of FIWARE technologies, UDG Alliance is a FIWARE iHub for Western Switzerland
A FIWARE iHub is the center for the adoption of open source FIWARE platform technology among businesses in a given region. As the Western Switzerland FIWARE iHub, UDG Alliance offers a number of services to companies who want to become more competitive in the digital economy
Technology and consulting support, training, research and testing by using FIWARE technology
Individual coaching of startup and SMEs
Support on certification process for Powered by FIWARE applications and FIWARE IoT Ready applications
Market information and organization of events to spread FIWARE technologies
In addition, Universal Device Gateway (UDG) is a certified FIWARE-Ready IoT Device and Service that supports seamless integration with FIWARE components both on IoT southbound and northbound.
If you need technical support on FIWARE technology or any detail information on UDG, please contact us via admin@udgalliance.org.
Other UDG Projects
PROTECT-CHILD
European research project on secure integration of clinical and genomic data to improve outcomes for paediatric transplant patients
See ProjectTRUST
TRUST is developing trustworthy AI-powered regulatory-compliance services to help organisations understand, manage and demonstrate compliance with European regulations. The project combines reliable large language models, online compliance tools and innovative certification schemes. UDG Alliance leads the development of the Certification Process Assistant and the analysis and selection of EU regulatory obligations underpinning the Seal of TRUST. It also leads the establishment of the Alliance for Regulatory Compliance Services and the Regulatory Compliance Services Marketplace, which it will maintain beyond the project. In addition, UDG Alliance leads legal and regulatory compliance monitoring and coordination and chairs the project's Data Protection Coordination Board, supporting compliance with GDPR, AI-related requirements and responsible data governance.
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LATE-AYA
LATE-AYA is a Horizon Europe research project dedicated to improving the long-term quality of life of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. Through artificial intelligence, digital phenotyping and non-invasive monitoring, the project aims to deliver personalised survivorship support and facilitate the early detection of late treatment effects. UDG Alliance co-leads the definition of the project's legal and ethical requirements and leads the preparation of data agreements for the project's clinical stages. It is responsible for the project's Data Management Plans and data-agreement templates, contributes to ongoing ethical monitoring and leads intellectual property management, supporting GDPR-compliant and responsible use of health data.
See ProjectPREDI-LYNCH
PREDI-LYNCH is a Horizon Europe Innovation Action developing and validating non-invasive liquid biopsy tests for the early detection of cancers associated with Lynch syndrome. By combining multi-omic technologies, artificial intelligence and clinical research, the project aims to improve early cancer detection while addressing the socio-economic and ethical implications of screening. UDG Alliance leads the project's ethics and legal aspects management, including the development of the legal framework for data management, the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications framework, and the assessment of legal requirements for the future adoption of PREDI-LYNCH tests. It also leads communication and dissemination activities and supports stakeholder engagement and responsible implementation.
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GRACE
GRACE is a European research project transforming cardiovascular disease management through healthcare service reorganisation, innovative technologies, artificial intelligence and digital solutions. It aims to enable earlier and more personalised interventions and improve coordination throughout cardiovascular care pathways. UDG Alliance leads GRACE's data management and intellectual property activities, as well as its ethics, privacy and regulatory work. It is responsible for the project's Data Management Plans, legal and ethics reports and regulatory strategy, supporting GDPR compliance and the responsible implementation of GRACE technologies.
See ProjectBRECISE
BRECISE is an Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) research project focused on accelerating the clinical validation of next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based, multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) biomarkers for prostate and bladder cancer. By bringing together expertise from across Europe, the project aims to advance precision oncology, improve patient outcomes and support more personalised cancer care. UDG Alliance contributes to the project's legal, ethical and data governance activities, supporting GDPR compliance, privacy protection and responsible health data management.
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ENKORE
ENKORE is an Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) research project developing an ecoDesign framework for safe, circular and sustainable medical device packaging and single-use device solutions. By integrating circular economy principles into the design of healthcare products, the project aims to reduce environmental impact, preserve resources and support evidence-based policymaking for more sustainable healthcare systems. UDG Alliance leads the project's collaboration with external projects, networks and associations to strengthen stakeholder engagement and knowledge exchange. It also leads the development of the Ethics, Privacy and Data Protection Framework and the Independent Ethics Advisor's reports, supporting the ethical governance, privacy compliance and responsible implementation of ENKORE.
See ProjectIMPROVE
IMPROVE is a European research project developing innovative digital health solutions to improve personalised healthcare through the secure use of patient-generated health data, advanced analytics and collaborative research. The project aims to support more effective, patient-centred and value-based healthcare across Europe. UDG Alliance leads the project's ethical, privacy and data protection activities, supporting legal compliance, GDPR implementation and responsible health data governance.
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BEAMER
BEAMER is a European research project developing behavioural and adherence models to improve the quality, health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of healthcare. The project brings together healthcare providers, researchers, patient organisations and technology partners to advance personalised, data-driven healthcare solutions. UDG Alliance contributes legal, ethical and regulatory expertise to support the responsible use of health data, ensuring compliance with European legislation and promoting trustworthy governance throughout the project.
See ProjectODIN
ODIN is a Horizon 2020 research project developing AI-based technologies to transform healthcare delivery by improving hospital efficiency, patient care and digital innovation through AI, robotics and IoT. UDG Alliance contributes to the project's legal, ethical, privacy and data protection framework. It supports regulatory compliance and standardisation, acts as the Data Manager and Legal, Ethical, Privacy and Gender Manager, and contributes to innovative procurement activities while supporting the project's dissemination, exploitation and international collaboration.
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PLATOON
PLATOON is a Horizon 2020 research project developing a digital platform for secure data sharing and advanced analytics to improve energy management and accelerate the digitalisation of the energy sector. UDG Alliance contributed to the project's governance by acting as Data Manager and Legal, Ethical, Privacy and Gender Manager. It supported regulatory compliance, standardisation and innovative procurement activities, while providing expertise in IoT interoperability, data protection and dissemination through its international network.
See ProjectGATEKEEPER
GATEKEEPER is a Horizon 2020 research project developing an open, interoperable digital platform that connects healthcare providers, businesses and citizens to support healthier and more independent ageing through secure, data-driven digital health solutions. UDG Alliance leads the project's work on data management, legal, ethics and privacy governance. It develops and maintains the Data Management Plan, defines data governance practices in line with GDPR and ethical requirements, and leads the Legal, Ethics and Privacy Protection (LEPP) framework throughout the project. UDG Alliance also leads the development of the Certification Strategy and Sustainability Plan, supporting the trustworthy adoption of GATEKEEPER solutions.
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NAIADES
NAIADES is a Horizon 2020 research project developing an AI-enabled digital ecosystem for smarter urban water management through advanced data integration, monitoring and decision-support technologies. UDG Alliance contributes to the project's Data and Sensors Infrastructure by developing the NAIADES IoT Platform. It leads the delivery of the platform and its user manual, supporting the integration and interoperability of connected devices and data across the NAIADES ecosystem.
5G ! Pagoda
Joint research project between Europe and Japan to develop 5G technology for future mobile networks
IoT Lab
IoT Lab is a European Research project exploring the potential of crowd sourcing in the Internet of Things and for research labs
EAR-IT
European Research project exploring the potential of audio sensing to improve emergency detection and energy efficiency in green buildings and smart cities, including the smart city of Santanders in Spain
IoT6
European research project on the future Internet of Things. It aims at exploiting the potential of IPv6 and related standards (6LoWPAN, CORE, COAP, etc.) to overcome current shortcomings and fragmentation of the Internet of Things
Hobnet
European research project exploring the potential of IPv6 to improve energy efficiency and building automation, with a particular focus on wireless sensor networks
Turn It IPv6
Turn It IPv6 was launched to support the IPv6 day. It is a public website enabling on-line direct interactions with devices using non-IP communication protocols, such as Zigbee sensors, KNX valves and X10 actuators
Technical Support
Support for the deployment and management of the UDG framework is provided by Device Gateway SA, based at the EPFL.
Device Gateway is one of the founding partners of UDG Alliance and is a company actively engaged in ICT research and development. It covers a large set of application domains, including smart cities, smart buildings, smart offices, smart homes, industrial plants, energy saving, smart grid demand response management, agriculture and environmental monitoring, safety and security, smart environment for elders and people with disabilities, as well as OEM solutions. It is active in application domains such as smart environments, energy efficiency, safety, comfort, and user interactions,- while ensuring security, privacy, and data ownership.
More on Device Gateway at: www.devicegateway.com