Summary

The consolidation of the Internet as a global and pervasive communication network has fostered the emergence of a connected global society, generating a massive amount of data. The Internet is, in fact, an interconnection of heterogeneous networks, flexible enough to allow the deployment of new applications. On the other hand, the dissemination of sensors in a wide range of everyday devices enables the construction of intelligent systems, such as smart cities, which have the potential to promote greater social well-being as well as foster the economy.

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a fundamental area for solving complex problems has led to its adoption in various systems, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and communication networks. The processing of raw data generated by sensors has the potential to generate information, knowledge, and added value. The multiplicity and diversity of information in the operation of communication networks demand solutions that can only be derived from the use of AI.

This proposal aims to explore the introduction of intelligence into future communication networks and IoT, in order to have networks that enable new services capable of responding to the complex demands of society. The goal is to adopt a methodology for developing intelligent technologies inherent to the functioning of these networks and their services. Moreover, the generation of a specialized critical mass will enable Brazil to remain at the forefront of the new digital era and its vast opportunities for wealth and well-being creation.

The proposal fundamentally involves strategic enabling and production areas, such as the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Communications, aimed at producing solutions for the following strategic areas: production, industry, and services; quality of life; health; sustainable development, environmental preservation, and smart cities.