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