The Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS) is one of Europe’s leading research institutions in the fields of digital transformation, intelligent manufacturing, and cyber-physical systems. Based in Athens, Greece, ICCS operates as the research hub of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), one of the most prestigious engineering schools in Europe.
ICCS brings together a vibrant community of more than 800 scientists, researchers, and engineers, working across cutting-edge areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Industrial IoT, Digital Twins, and Data-Driven Optimization. The institute holds an impressive track record in both academic excellence and large-scale European R&I collaborations, with active participation in numerous national, international and EU-funded projects over the last decades.
Among its many electrical and computer engineering oriented applications, ICCS is also renowned for its deep expertise in industrial digitalization, AI for sustainable manufacturing, and secure edge-cloud architectures. The Institute’s work extends across sectors, from advanced manufacturing and energy to mobility and healthcare, delivering high-impact solutions for digital transformation and resilience.
In CIRCMAN5.0, ICCS acts as the Technical Manager of the project, orchestrating the design, development, and integration of the platform’s core digital functionalities. ICCS leads the development of the ML-powered production planning tool, one of the flagship components of CIRCMAN5.0, which leverages Machine Learning techniques to optimize the scheduling and efficiency of sustainable manufacturing processes. This tool plays a key role in enabling circular decision-making across product life cycles and supply chains.
Moreover, ICCS is responsible for the design and implementation of the cybersecurity layer of the CIRCMAN5.0 platform. This includes the deployment of secure APIs for interoperability, integration of threat detection and real-time monitoring hooks, and the setup of control mechanisms for automated alerting and incident response. ICCS’s cybersecurity framework also aligns with upcoming European standards on digital product traceability and industrial data sovereignty.
Beyond its technical contributions, ICCS plays a central role in ensuring the architectural coherence, scalability, and robustness of the CIRCMAN5.0 ecosystem. It also actively contributes to the co-creation process with industry stakeholders, ensuring that the technological innovations in the project respond to real-world manufacturing challenges and sustainability targets.