EARLY BIRD - Seamless System Design from Concept Phase to Implementation

Important results from the project

The project met the overall objectives and addresses the challenge for the industry to be able to handle increased complexity, uncertainty and lack of detailed knowledge as well as a large design space at the concept phase. The project has developed a coherent methodology with associated tools from concept phase to final implementation. This provides a good basis for future system development with significantly lower verification costs when developing new complex systems and digital services.

Expected long term effects

The project has created increased understanding of systems design; both for academia in terms of industrial needs and challenges, and for industry in the form of opportunities and ideas on how new tools and methods can complement and improve systems design efficiency. During the project, industry-wide needs have been identified, which is significant for future choices for developing methodologies and tools that have large acceptance within Swedish industry.

Approach and implementation

The project followed a well-developed project plan that combined experience and results from previous projects with new challenges. Ericsson´s participation broadened the industrial base to also include the telecom industry. Project goals were linked to long-term goals shared with internationally recognized research agendas. The group´s long-standing relationship and common vision made it possible to work efficiently and react agilely to changing conditions in the form of resource changes.