A student from the Nakao Laboratory at the University of Tokyo conducted research utilizing the FABRIC testbed, and the results have been published on the official FABRIC portal.
◆FABRIC: https://portal.fabric-testbed.net/
FABRIC (Adaptive Programmable Research Infrastructure for Computer Science and Science Applications) is an international infrastructure that enables large-scale, cutting-edge experiments and research in networking, cybersecurity, distributed computing, storage, virtual reality, 5G, machine learning, and scientific applications. FABRIC’s infrastructure consists of equipment distributed across commercial colocation spaces, national research labs, and university campuses. Each of the 29 FABRIC sites is equipped with extensive computing and storage capabilities, interconnected by high-speed dedicated optical links. It also connects with specialized testbeds (5G/IoT PAWR, NSF Cloud), the Internet, and high-performance computing facilities, providing a rich environment for diverse experimental activities.
In this research, a student from the Nakao Laboratory successfully demonstrated the utility of secure communication via simplified SIM authentication by connecting and simulating two local 5G hotspots located in Tokyo and the USA using FABRIC’s continental fiber links, distinguishing it from traditional complex VPN connections.
*Research Publication: Thread the Needle: Extending Local 5G Slicing for Seamless, Secure Remote Global Connectivity
https://learn.fabric-testbed.net/knowledge-base/extending-local-5g-slicing-for-seamless-secure-remote-global-connectivity/
The Nakao Laboratory will continue to advance research in cutting-edge communication technologies and social implementation using resources like the FABRIC testbed.