The project targets three central innovation areas: intelligent placement of network functions at the network edge using Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) and Edge Cloud Computing; substantial evolution of the Small Cell concept to meet the performance demands of dense 5G scenarios; and the consolidation of multi-tenancy in communications infrastructures to support new business models — such as shared network access, infrastructure-as-a-service, and edge service hosting. SESAME developed the Cloud-Enabled Small Cell (CESC) concept, integrating a virtualised execution platform (“Light DC”) for deploying Virtualised Network Functions (VNFs), supporting self-organising features and on-site application execution within the access network. The project culminated in prototypes demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of the SESAME architecture in relevant use cases.