Embedded network protocols
M3S developed an IEEE 802.1D-2004 compliant Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol implementation, successfully tested with Ixia ANVL and integrated into Open vSwitch 2.4.0.
Our Open vSwitch contributionOpen vSwitch
Research. Innovation. Solutions.
We develop ICT technologies that bring data, systems and people together. From academic research to applications for industry and public organisations.
From knowledge to applications
Consultancy, research and development in information and communication technology. We design centralised and distributed systems, with expertise in Java, C and network protocols, as well as configuring, controlling and managing Java frameworks and application servers.
M3S developed an IEEE 802.1D-2004 compliant Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol implementation, successfully tested with Ixia ANVL and integrated into Open vSwitch 2.4.0.
Our Open vSwitch contributionOpen vSwitchMeasuring Internet access Quality of Service and Quality of Experience to support the assessment of service level agreements.
Paper · PDF · English · 246 KBM3S developed techniques for fast reconfiguration of IEEE 802.1Q Ethernet networks, with bounded worst-case latency and no station discovery phase.
Paper · PDF · English · 345 KBPlatforms to orchestrate distributed services, combine APIs and virtualise objects in the Internet of Things.
Paper · PDF · English · 903 KBResearch in action
Three perspectives on our work: industrial production, sustainable mobility and logistics data exchange.
Industry · Cloud
Cloud solutions for polymer production scheduling, operational planning and air quality monitoring.
Explore the projectProject supported by the European Union – European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), POR FESR Liguria 2021–2027 – Action 1.1.1.
Progetto realizzato con il contributo dell’Unione Europea – Fondo Europeo di Sviluppo Regionale (FESR), POR FESR Liguria 2021–2027 – Azione 1.1.1.

Mobility · Sustainability
Digital incentives for sustainable mobility. Anonymous travel data and analytics tools to support public transport planning.
Explore the projectProject funded by the Liguria Regional ERDF Programme 2021–2027.
Progetto finanziato dal Programma Regionale FESR Liguria 2021–2027.

Logistics · Data exchange
Digital systems and blockchain for data exchange, stakeholder identification and access management in logistics hubs.
Explore the projectProject funded by the Regional Operational Programme 2014–2020 – Investment for growth and employment, Axis 1 Research and Innovation (TO1), Action 1.2.4, call supporting complex research and development projects for businesses within research and innovation clusters – Liguria Region.
Progetto finanziato dal Programma Operativo Regionale 2014 / 2020 – Obiettivo “Investimenti in favore della crescita e dell’occupazione”, Asse 1 “Ricerca e Innovazione (OT1)”, Azione 1.2.4 Bando “Supporto alla realizzazione di progetti complessi di attività di ricerca e sviluppo per le imprese aggregate ai Poli di ricerca ed innovazione” – Regione Liguria

Who we are
M3S brings together Information and Communication Technology experts from academia and industry. We develop internal projects and work for companies, public organisations and research agencies.
Get in touchFounded in 2005 by professors from the Universities of Genoa and Padua and Marconi Communications, M3S strengthened its academic connections in 2007, evolving towards an open research centre following the acquisition of Marconi Communications by Ericsson Telecommunications.
Work with us
Interested in networks, software and distributed systems? At M3S, exploring technology goes hand in hand with design and teamwork. Tell us about your Master’s degree or PhD background in information engineering or computer science.
We value personal initiative, a motivation to learn and an analytical approach to software and system design. Exploring innovative technologies and working with universities, research centres and companies are part of M3S’s work.
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