Cloud4Business combines software development with a growing commitment to research and innovation. We actively participate in European and national R&I programmes, bringing our expertise in cloud architectures, data integration, AI and cybersecurity to complex, multidisciplinary challenges.
Our R&I Strategy
C4B’s research and innovation strategy focuses on four main pillars:
1. AI and Machine Learning for Industrial Environments and Construction Sites
Development of predictive models, real-time analytics and decision-support dashboards for monitoring complex processes. Application of anomaly detection, feature engineering and on-premise AI for environments with limited connectivity and low-latency requirements (<200 ms for safety-critical operations).
2. Data Integration and Interoperability
API-first approach with microservice architectures for integrating heterogeneous data sources: IoT telemetry, BIM models (IFC/IDS), LiDAR/RGB-D scanners, environmental sensors. High-frequency ingestion pipelines (≥10 Hz) with MQTT, REST, WebSocket and OPC-UA protocols. OpenAPI 3.0 compliance with conformance testing and semantic versioning.
3. Digital Twin and Real-Time Analytics
Contribution to the development of Digital Twin infrastructures for the construction sector: data ingestion from robots (ROS-2 telemetry), feature engineering, analytics on progress, quality, safety and environmental impacts. Dashboards with data-to-decision latency <5 minutes.
4. Cybersecurity and Data Governance
ISMS approach (ISO 27001) applied to R&I: secure data management in multi-partner contexts, RBAC/ABAC policy enforcement, audit trails, encryption in transit and at rest, GDPR-compliant backup/retention. Expertise in security for hybrid cloud and edge architectures.
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of Our Platforms
| Platform | TRL | Description |
|---|---|---|
| T-ASK | TRL 9 | In production, ACN-qualified, 15,000+ instances/year |
| ISO:OK | TRL 8-9 | In production, ISO 25010/25012 certified |
| BAC! | TRL 7-8 | Cloud + BPM + IoT for digital manufacturing |
| DT Spine (CircuBuild) | TRL 3-4 | Under development: Digital Twin platform for construction sites |
| Open API Framework | TRL 3-4 | In co-design: ROS-2 ↔ BIM/IFC/IDS connectors |
Reference Standards and Frameworks
- IFC (ISO 16739) and IDS for openBIM data exchange
- ROS-2 for robotic communication and coordination
- MQTT and OPC-UA for industrial IoT interoperability
- OpenAPI 3.0 for REST interface specification
- ISO 19650 for BIM information management
- ISO 27001 for information security
- ISO/IEC 25010 and 25012 for software and data quality
Related deep-dives
For research outputs published on Zenodo (8 records with persistent DOI, FAIR-compliant) see the Open Science · Publications and FAIR outputs page. For technology stack details (edge computing, federated learning, AI frameworks) see the Technologies page.
