1. Company Profile and Evolution

Founded in 1985, SPACE Hellas has evolved from a pioneering network service provider into a leading international Digital Integrator and Value-Added Solutions Provider. With nearly 40 years of sustainable growth, the company holds a dominant position in the high-technology arena, designing and supporting complex ICT, Hybrid Cloud, and Security solutions for the enterprise, government, and defense sectors.

Headquartered in Athens and listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, SPACE Hellas has expanded its footprint across the EMEA region with subsidiaries in five countries. The company is distinguished by its 24/7 state-of-the-art Network and Security Operations Center (NOC/SOC) and an extensive technical support network that handles over 45,000 calls annually. This evolution is underpinned by a commitment to quality and security, evidenced by a robust portfolio of ISO certifications and over 700 vendor-leading accreditations.

2. Focus on Research and Development

Innovation is a core pillar of SPACE Hellas’ strategy. The company’s dedicated R&D Department focuses on bridging the gap between niche scientific research and commercial exploitation. With a track record of participating in and coordinating over 45 European and National projects (including Horizon Europe, H2020, and EDF), the organization actively shapes the future of the computing continuum.

Space Hellas’ R&D expertise spans several critical domains:

• Cybersecurity & Cyber Defense: Leading initiatives in threat hunting, incident response, and zero-trust architectures (e.g., PANDORA, PALANTIR).
• Future Networks: Expertise in 5G/6G ecosystems, satellite communications, and software-defined infrastructures.
• Smart & Secure Cities: Developing AI-driven solutions for IoT, situational awareness, and critical infrastructure protection.
• Space Technologies: Advancing Earth Observation and satellite payload data management.

3. SPACE Hellas Role in CyberNEMO

In the CyberNEMO project, SPACE Hellas leverages its extensive experience in security orchestration to lead the development of the Computing Continuum Access Security Broker (CASB) component. Acting as a strategic technical partner, SPACE Hellas is responsible for the architectural design and implementation of this critical security layer, which ensures protected data flows across the project’s meta-Operating System.

Beyond its technical leadership in Task 3.3, the organization plays a horizontal role in ensuring system-wide interoperability. By defining the interaction between the CASB, the Event Bus, and the Intelligent Policy Decision Making (IPDM-DSS) framework, SPACE Hellas ensures that security policies are consistently enforced across diverse pilot environments. Furthermore, the company contributes its operational expertise to the project’s validation trials, ensuring that the developed security innovations are robust, scalable, and ready for deployment in real-world critical infrastructures like energy, water, and healthcare.

XGL (Xgility) is an innovative solutions provider and research-oriented IT company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Bringing together a highly skilled and diverse team of researchers, consultants, and IT specialists, XGL delivers a comprehensive range of services and solutions tailored to the needs of both industry and research partners. The company is distinguished by its agility, technical expertise, and forward-looking approach to technology adoption.

XGL’s core competencies span software development, IT outsourcing, AI-driven decision support systems, cybersecurity expertise, IT consulting, training, and advanced data and document management. Building on its innovation-driven approach, the company is also exploring emerging technologies such as virtual agents and large language models (LLMs) to enhance digital services, automation, and human–machine collaboration. By combining cutting-edge research with hands-on experience in the deployment and management of complex IT solutions, XGL supports organizations in their digital transformation journeys. With a strong emphasis on reliability, scalability, and adaptability, XGL has established itself as a trusted partner capable of addressing diverse technological and business challenges.

Beyond its service portfolio, XGL actively participates in research and innovation through EU-funded projects, where it contributes to the advancement of IT infrastructures, interoperability, and digital resilience. Its longstanding involvement in European research initiatives highlights the company’s ability to bridge the gap between academic innovation and industrial application, translating research outcomes into market-ready solutions through a strong commitment to research-to-market dissemination.

Within the CyberNEMO project, XGL plays a pivotal role by leading Task 5.1: Open Data Management Plan & Trials Set-up and Task 5.4: Smart Healthcare Critical Infrastructures Validation, where it provides guidelines for data management in CyberNEMO and supports the MUP pilot with technical expertise. In addition, XGL contributes to Task 3.2: Intrusion Prevention/Detection/Mitigation DSS (IPDM-DSS) and Task 3.4: Privacy Protection Enforcement (PPE). The company also leads the development of a semantically enhanced Countermeasures Repository, designed to identify and match countermeasures against emerging and existing critical infrastructure threats.

Through its expertise in cybersecurity, AI-driven solutions, and emerging virtual agent technologies, XGL reinforces the collaborative and interdisciplinary character of CyberNEMO. The company remains dedicated to driving innovation, enabling digital transformation, and delivering high-quality IT solutions that create long-term value for stakeholders across both research and industry.

Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria was established in 1945. It includes the Faculties of Medicine, Dental medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, a Department of Languages and Specialized training, a medical college and six University Hospitals. Facilities include laboratories, clinics and units for diagnostics and treatment, research activities and training of students. Every year both Bulgarian and foreign students are trained at the Medical University of Plovdiv. Medical University of Plovdiv is organizing and leading the postgraduate specialization in all medical specialties and is also providing education at above 10 Master and 30 PhD programs.

MUP does not has IT specialists that are involved into the information systems managing therefore MUP works in collaboration with XGILITY LIMITED (XGL) which is actively contributing its expertise to the CyberNEMO project. The team involved in CyberNEMO project is dealing with Smart Healthcare Critical Infrastructure – examines real-world vulnerabilities across hospitals, medical centres, and national healthcare data flows, where cloud, edge, and IoT devices all play a role in processing and storing sensitive health information. MUP is leading a trial focused on: Authentication and authorization protection, ensuring that unauthorized users cannot access or manipulate sensitive patient records, financial claims, or hospital logistics.
The main objective is to ensure healthcare system resilience, where hospitals, ministries, and practitioners share knowledge on threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and mitigation practices to strengthen collective defense.

Company Profile and Evolution

Maggioli’s history spans over a century, originating as a publishing and printing company. This foundation in knowledge dissemination set the stage for a significant evolution towards digital, which began in 1988 with the establishment of the Maggioli Informatica Business Unit. This marked the company’s strategic entry into the Information and Communications Technology sector, focusing on the development of software, services, and projects for Digital Transformation.

Today, Maggioli is a major player in the ICT market. The Group employs over 3,000 people across more than 70 offices in Italy and abroad, with a technical-commercial presence in Spain, Greece, Belgium, and Colombia. This international scale supports a large and diverse client base of over 45,000 customers. A majority of these clients (72%) are in the public sector, giving the company extensive experience in serving governmental and administrative bodies.

Digital Transformation represents the core of Maggioli’s business, accounting for 86% of its activities. The Group’s consolidated turnover for 2024 is projected to exceed €400 million, reflecting a consistent growth strategy.

Focus on Research and Development

Research and Development is a central component of Maggioli’s strategy. The company has a team of over 100 people dedicated to R&D, located primarily in Italy and Greece. This team is currently engaged in over 30 active research projects across various innovative domains.

Among these dedicated research areas is Cyber and Physical Security, which aligns directly with the objectives of the CyberNEMO project. This focus on security complements the company’s broader expertise in areas such as Smart Cities, Industry 4.0, and Sustainable Energy, positioning Maggioli at the forefront of European innovation initiatives.

Maggioli’s Role in CyberNEMO

Within CyberNEMO, Maggioli holds a significant leadership role, guiding the overall strategy for the development of the project’s core security technologies.

The company’s responsibilities include leading the practical development of the project’s frontline cyber defenses, such as cloud-native intelligent firewalls and secure domain name systems. Additionally, Maggioli is responsible for the work on Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI). This research is critical for ensuring that the advanced AI tools developed in the project are transparent and trustworthy for security operators in real-world scenarios.

Maggioli’s established expertise and dedicated R&D capabilities provide a strong foundation for its contributions to the CyberNEMO project.

XGL (Xgility) is an innovative solutions provider and research-oriented IT company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Bringing together a highly skilled and diverse team of researchers, consultants, and IT specialists, XGL delivers a comprehensive range of services and solutions tailored to the needs of both industry and research partners. The company is distinguished by its agility, technical expertise, and forward-looking approach to technology adoption.

XGL’s core competencies span software development, IT outsourcing, AI-driven decision support systems, cybersecurity expertise, IT consulting, training, and advanced data and document management. Building on its innovation-driven approach, the company is also exploring emerging technologies such as virtual agents and large language models (LLMs) to enhance digital services, automation, and human–machine collaboration. By combining cutting-edge research with hands-on experience in the deployment and management of complex IT solutions, XGL supports organizations in their digital transformation journeys. With a strong emphasis on reliability, scalability, and adaptability, XGL has established itself as a trusted partner capable of addressing diverse technological and business challenges.

Beyond its service portfolio, XGL actively participates in research and innovation through EU-funded projects, where it contributes to the advancement of IT infrastructures, interoperability, and digital resilience. Its longstanding involvement in European research initiatives highlights the company’s ability to bridge the gap between academic innovation and industrial application, translating research outcomes into market-ready solutions through a strong commitment to research-to-market dissemination.

Within the CyberNEMO project, XGL plays a pivotal role by leading Task 5.1: Open Data Management Plan & Trials Set-up and Task 5.4: Smart Healthcare Critical Infrastructures Validation, where it provides guidelines for data management in CyberNEMO and supports the MUP pilot with technical expertise. In addition, XGL contributes to Task 3.2: Intrusion Prevention/Detection/Mitigation DSS (IPDM-DSS) and Task 3.4: Privacy Protection Enforcement (PPE). The company also leads the development of a semantically enhanced Countermeasures Repository, designed to identify and match countermeasures against emerging and existing critical infrastructure threats.

Through its expertise in cybersecurity, AI-driven solutions, and emerging virtual agent technologies, XGL reinforces the collaborative and interdisciplinary character of CyberNEMO. The company remains dedicated to driving innovation, enabling digital transformation, and delivering high-quality IT solutions that create long-term value for stakeholders across both research and industry.

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Netcompany SEE & EUI is a leading European IT Solutions and Services company with proven expertise in conceptual system architecture and system design, advanced application development and integration / communication services, information portal management, communication services, and project management, offering innovative and added-value solutions of the highest quality to a wide range of international and national public and private organizations.

Furthermore, Netcompany SEE & EUI based on its expertise is responsible for undertaking and coordinating the activities of CyberNEMO cybersecure federated ZT architecture definiton. At the same time, Netcompany SEE & EUI leads the activities of the Cybersecurity & Privacy by Collaboration Work Package having the responsibility to design and implement Strategies & Tools for cooperative remediation and mitigation such as the Knowledge Sharing, risk Assessment, threat Analysis and incidents Mitigation (SAAM) framework. Lastly, Netcompany SEE & EUI leads the Exploitation activities of CyberNemo aiming to ensure effective communication and outreach of project results, focusing on engaging stakeholders and identifying opportunities to exploit project outcomes.

The Eclipse Foundation provides our global community of individuals and organizations with a mature, scalable, and business-friendly environment for open source software collaboration and innovation. The Foundation is home to the Eclipse IDE, Jakarta EE, and over 415 open source projects, including runtimes, tools, and frameworks for cloud and edge applications, IoT, AI, automotive, systems engineering, distributed ledger technologies, open processor designs, and many others. The Eclipse Foundation is an international non-profit association supported by over 350 members, including industry leaders who value open source as a key enabler for their business strategies. In the context of community building, sustainability and open source, the Eclipse Foundation has two decades of experience managing the governance of complex technology initiatives and multi-vendor organizations, making it the ideal organization to help manage projects where academia and the private sector converge. Its commitment to transparency, vendor-neutrality, and industrial-friendly ecosystem makes the foundation an ideal starting point for an open source project. The Eclipse Foundation has 10 years of involvement in EU research programs. We help organizations to successfully create, publish, and sustain their open source software platform, making the results of the research projects available for commercial or public exploitation.

In CyberNEMO, Eclipse is leading the work package dedicated to the dissemination, communication and exploitation, with particular focus on a specific task aimed to implement the CyberNEMO open source strategy, fostering active engagement with developer communities and early adopters. Working closely with CyberNEMO consortium innovators, the task focuses on identifying relevant open source assets, developing a community-building strategy, and establishing good open source practices.

The Company

Engineering is the Digital Transformation Company, leader in Italy and expanding its global footprint, with around 14,000 associates, with over 80 offices spread across Europe, the United States, and South America and global delivery. 

The Engineering Group, consisting of over 70 companies in 21 countries, has been supporting the continuous evolution of companies and organizations for more than 40 years, thanks to a deep understanding of business processes in all market segments, fully leveraging the opportunities offered by advanced digital technologies and proprietary solutions. 

With a strong and relentless focus on Innovation, through our R&I division that comprises over 450 researchers and data scientists (and a global innovation network of universities, startups, and research firms), the Group continues to invest in international R&D projects while exploring groundbreaking technologies and developing new business solutions.

This unique approach positions Engineering as a key player in the creation of digital ecosystems that bridge the gap between different markets, while developing composable solutions that ultimately foster a continuous Business transformation. 

The CyberNEMO project

After the Covid19 pandemic, remote working highlighted the limitations of traditional VPNs with respect to remote access security. It is necessary to protect users, regardless of the connection point, on the one hand by considering Zero Trust on remote devices, the access network and the edge cloud, and on the other hand by enabling transparent IoT-Edge-Cloud Computing Continuum.

CyberNEMO represents a paradigm shift towards Continuum IoT-Edge-Cloud Computing, which it sees as distributed European critical infrastructure. To achieve mass adoption, CyberNEMO leverages existing by-design and by-innovation cybersecure systems and zero-trust architectures, and introduces new concepts, methods, tools, test frameworks and engagement campaigns to go beyond the current state of the art and create sustainable innovation.

CyberNEMO implements Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) as a cybersecurity model that requires strict identity verification for any device or microservice trying to access the resources of a private network, regardless of whether it is inside or outside the network perimeter.

ENG is WP1 leader about end-to-end CC risks assessment & incidents, mitigation strategies. ENG also will contribute in WP2 to developing a solution to ensure Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) on 5G network and in WP3, ENG will develop an event correlator establishing a partnership with ATLANTIS project.

The Institute for Automation of Complex Power Systems (ACS) at RWTH Aachen is one of the four institutes of the E.ON Energy Research Centers founded in 2006. The institute pursues a multidisciplinary research approach and addresses, among other things, questions regarding the monitoring of active electrical distribution networks as well as the appropriate automation architecture for distributed monitoring and control functions. ACS is unique in its composition of experts in the energy, as well as information and communication sectors. This interdisciplinary nature of the chair has led to various preliminary work on IT solutions for energy-related issues.

ACS has been leading research on standardized automation architectures for active electrical distribution networks in European projects as well as on data-driven monitoring structures. Thanks to the competencies in the areas of monitoring, energy systems, and control, the chair is researching solutions for distribution networks automation, state estimation and control, including agent-based solutions. Another focus is the interface between energy and information technology, in particular for data aggregation and analysis to obtain insight.

As part of CyberNEMO, ACS contributes expertise in the areas of high-performance computing, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. ACS is actively involved in intrusion prevention, detection and mitigation solutions, whereby novel concepts in machine learning and knowledge representation are leveraged to protect critical infrastructures.