It is investigated how cloud - edge systems can be realized in a reliable, scalable and secure manner. This is done by following the typical software development path from requirement engineering through design to technology mapping and software prototype. Multiple application use cases are investigated (smart home, personal health devices which deliver data to a Cloud backend, etc.). The prototype is typically evaluated in a distributed setting and the design is adjusted if necessary. Research aspects that are discussed are:

• How can it be guaranteed that sensitive application data remains protected (through confidential computing)?
• How can one orchestrate such applications in a lightweight manner, with minimal impact on the hardware resources on which such applications must be run?

Note: appointment to 50% ZAP is planned on 1/10/2024, after which start-up credit will be requested in January 2025.