Dutch smart mobility software pioneers Monotch has joined FUSE4CCAM (Federated Unified Services advancing next generation data Exchange for CCAM), a new Horizon Europe project focused on connecting Europe’s CCAM data ecosystems.
Coordinated by ERTICO – ITS Europe, FUSE4CCAM brings together existing and emerging data-space initiatives to enable trusted, interoperable and real-time data exchange across Europe. Monotch will contribute its experience in real-time data exchange, interoperability and working with road authorities.
At the heart of FUSE4CCAM is the development of the CCAM Data Exchange Platform (CCAM-DEP): a federated and sovereign environment designed to connect existing and emerging data-space initiatives rather than create another isolated ecosystem.
The project will work to make data easier to find, access, combine and reuse across different systems and organisations. This includes harmonising taxonomies, ontologies and interfaces in line with FAIR and SIMPL principles, as well as developing governance and federated certification in cooperation with National Access Points and NAPCORE.
FUSE4CCAM will also address two challenges that are becoming increasingly important for connected and automated mobility: exchanging data in real time and providing access to high-quality datasets for AI training and validation.
The ambition is to support stakeholders across the mobility ecosystem. Vehicle manufacturers, for example, need reliable data to train and test automated-driving systems. Cities and road authorities need connected traffic data for traffic management, analysis and oversight. Connecting these different needs requires not only access to data, but also interoperability, trust and clear control over how data is exchanged.
This is where Monotch contributes practical experience from real-world connected mobility deployments. TLEX® enables real-time data exchange between road infrastructure, road users, applications and data exchange networks, connecting different systems and organisations while supporting trusted and interoperable data exchange.
Within FUSE4CCAM, Monotch will contribute expertise in three areas:
- Real-time data streaming
TLEX exchanges live, low-latency data, including traffic-light status and timing information and V2X messages. This experience contributes to FUSE4CCAM’s work on real-time data streaming across connected CCAM environments. - Federation with data-provider control
The TLEX Federation Block supports secure data exchange between ecosystems, countries and organisations while enabling data providers to retain control over their data. This is particularly relevant as FUSE4CCAM connects existing data-space initiatives rather than replacing them. - The road authority perspective
Through its work with cities and road authorities, Monotch brings practical experience with governance, access policies and data quality. This helps connect the technical development of data exchange with the operational needs of road authorities and the applications that depend on their data.
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