Its main features, in relation to AVANT, are:

• Dynamic and collaborative integration – The continuum connects edge and cloud nodes from multiple providers into a heterogeneous, self-managed system capable of learning from operational conditions.
• “Liquefied” computing – AVANT contributes to making computing flexible enough to scale across multi-cloud environments and dynamically adapt to network capabilities.
• Intelligent orchestration – The cognitive component is provided by the C3OP platform (Cognitive Computing Continuum Orchestration Platform), developed within the project, which optimizes the use of cloud-edge resources.
• Autonomous adaptation – Unlike approaches focused solely on interoperability (such as Gaia-X), AVANT manages heterogeneous resources in a self-regulating manner, dynamically adapting to system conditions and data topologies.
• Multi-objective optimization – Orchestration is not limited to resource allocation alone but simultaneously considers availability, load, energy consumption, reputation, and application requirements.

In summary, the Cognitive Computing Continuum acts as a virtual operating system for Digital Twins and other data-intensive applications, allowing them to use distributed resources efficiently, securely, and sustainably through a software infrastructure that combines intelligence, autonomy, and flexibility.