<p>Fraunhofer HHI and NICT launch the Optical Testbed Dataspace (OTDS) to accelerate the development and testing of AI and ML models for optical networks. The platform fosters global collaboration by securely sharing testbed data, addressing challenges in dataset availability and enhancing network optimization and automation.</p><p>OTDS uses the Eclipse Dataspace Components Connector (EDCC) and aligns with the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) principles, ensuring data sovereignty and export control compliance.</p><p>The technology has been successfully demonstrated through a prototype for international data exchange between Berlin and Sendai, and is set to be showcased at the OFC conference.</p>