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Softwarization of Mobile Network Functions towards Agile and Energy Efficient 5G Architectures: A Survey
Joint Authors
Thembelihle, Dlamini
Rossi, Michele
Munaretto, Daniele
Source
Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-21, 21 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-11-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
21
Main Subjects
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Future mobile networks (MNs) are required to be flexible with minimal infrastructure complexity, unlike current ones that rely on proprietary network elements to offer their services.
Moreover, they are expected to make use of renewable energy to decrease their carbon footprint and of virtualization technologies for improved adaptability and flexibility, thus resulting in green and self-organized systems.
In this article, we discuss the application of software defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) technologies towards softwarization of the mobile network functions, taking into account different architectural proposals.
In addition, we elaborate on whether mobile edge computing (MEC), a new architectural concept that uses NFV techniques, can enhance communication in 5G cellular networks, reducing latency due to its proximity deployment.
Besides discussing existing techniques, expounding their pros and cons and comparing state-of-the-art architectural proposals, we examine the role of machine learning and data mining tools, analyzing their use within fully SDN- and NFV-enabled mobile systems.
Finally, we outline the challenges and the open issues related to evolved packet core (EPC) and MEC architectures.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Thembelihle, Dlamini& Rossi, Michele& Munaretto, Daniele. 2017. Softwarization of Mobile Network Functions towards Agile and Energy Efficient 5G Architectures: A Survey. Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1206261
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Thembelihle, Dlamini…[et al.]. Softwarization of Mobile Network Functions towards Agile and Energy Efficient 5G Architectures: A Survey. Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1206261
American Medical Association (AMA)
Thembelihle, Dlamini& Rossi, Michele& Munaretto, Daniele. Softwarization of Mobile Network Functions towards Agile and Energy Efficient 5G Architectures: A Survey. Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1206261
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1206261