D5.3 Middleware prototype

In complex environments such as those incorporating distributed and edge computing, middleware plays a critical role in meeting the communication and performance requirements of distributed systems by providing communication flow and integration capabilities. Its inherent advantages, such as abstraction of complexities, enhanced interoperability and scalability, make it ideal for managing tasks such as federated learning in edge AI environments. In addition, by supporting secure and energy-efficient operations, the middleware fosters sustainability, enabling green blockchain solutions and low-power distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) to thrive for managing dynamic ecosystems such as dAIEDGE. This deliverable D5.3, "Middleware prototype" presents the first version of dAIEDGE middleware. This work has been developed during the first year of dAIEDGE project from M4 to M16. In general, the document outlines the first version of the middleware developed collaboratively with task partners, by the University of Salamanca (USAL) as part of Task T5.2, "Middleware and Networks for Edge AI," within the dAIEDGE project. This task reflects a joint effort involving multiple participants, including BCA, BTH, CETIC, KUL, VICOM, and UEDIN.