Improving the flexibility of 5G heterogeneous networks by slicing

Catalina Stan, Afra Dömeke, Carlos Rubio Garcia, Idelfonso Tafur Monroy, J.J. Vegas Olmos

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Abstract

5G and beyond-5G networks need to support all the traffic pressure by extensive Internet of Things networks. In this document, we review how to improve the flexibility of 5G networks by conducting slicing. We describe the four main pillars for this transition: mass adoption of Software Defined Networking, collocation of aggregators at Multi-access Edge Computing platforms, virtualization of infrastructure and removal of Application Functions through distributed responsibilities over the network. We will present an overview of the efforts being conducted for each of these points and the vision for beyond-5G networks.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE International Mediterranean Conference on Communications and Networking, MeditCom 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages65-69
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-6654-4505-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Dec 2021
Event2021 IEEE International Mediterranean Conference on Communications and Networking, MeditCom - Athens, Greece
Duration: 7 Sept 202110 Sept 2021

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE International Mediterranean Conference on Communications and Networking, MeditCom
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period7/09/2110/09/21

Keywords

  • 5G
  • Edge Computing
  • IoT
  • NFV
  • Network Slicing
  • SDN

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