The aim of the HIDENETS project (Highly Dependable IP Based Networks and Services, click here for a summary) was to develop and analyze end-to-end resilience solutions for distributed applications and mobility-aware services in ubiquitous communication scenarios. Technical solutions have been developed for applications with critical dependability requirements in the context of selected use-cases of ad-hoc car-to-car communication with infrastructure service support.

Manfred joined Fujitsu (then Fujitsu Siemens Computers) in 2000. Till 2014, when he founded in4com, he held a number of positions, mostly working on international level with global customer companies and peer units. His focus activities were
- development, promotion and sales of high-availability middle-ware,
- representing Fujitsu in standards gremia and EU research projects,
- business development for international major accounts,
- business development and sales of cloud based mobility solutions with a close eye on telematics applications.