D6.1 Definition of the evaluation framework & Pilot specifications

Deliverable D6.1 “Definition of the Evaluation Framework & Pilot Specifications” outlines the strategic approach for validating the NATWORK framework, focusing on how the project will demonstrate the performance, security, and sustainability of its proposed solutions through real-world testing environments and scenarios.This deliverable extends the work done in WP2, presenting KPIs, requirements and the projects’ strategy to evaluate the technologies proposed and developed by NATWORK in its testbeds.The document first introduces the evaluation strategy, highlighting the key validation aspects and the overall plan for evaluating KPIs and requirements. This sets the foundation for assessing how well NATWORK solutions meet their intended goals.Next, the document presents the final setups for each pilot, including the involved services and architectures. These are accompanied by validation scenarios, each of which is directly linked to relevant KPIs and requirements to ensure that the tests reflect what the project set out to prove.Both KPIs and requirements are organized in a clear, tabular format, showing their association with specific services, testbeds, baselines (where available), and means of verification. The document also includes the KVIs, each mapped to the most relevant KPIs to support their evaluation and demonstrate NATWORK’s added value.Finally, a dedicated section outlines how the project plans to handle any obstacles and barriers encountered during validation, offering a practical methodology and concrete examples to ensure smooth integration and testing across all scenarios.