Cloud computing and network slicing are essential concepts of forthcoming 5G mobile
systems. Network slices are essentially chunks of virtual computing and connectivity …

Based on network function virtualization (NFV) and software defined network (SDN), network
slicing is proposed as a new paradigm for building service-customized 5G network. In each …

This paper introduces a content delivery network as a service (CDNaaS) platform that allows
dynamic deployment and life-cycle management of virtual content delivery network (CDN) …

To support the much desired ultra-short latency of 5G mobile systems, many micro-data
centers will be deployed in the vicinity of mobile users, defining a distributed edge cloud …

Network Slicing (NS) is a key enabler of the upcoming 5G and beyond system, leveraging
on both Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networking (SDN), NS …

Many ongoing research activities relevant to 5G mobile systems concern the virtualization of
the mobile core network, including the evolved packet core (EPC) elements, aiming for …

The dependence of traditional network functions (NFs) on special hardware results in high
capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operating expenditures (OPEX). Network Function …

Network slicing (NS) is recognized as a key technology for the 5G mobile network in
enabling the network to support multiple diversified vertical markets over a shared physical …

Network function virtualization (NFV) brings great conveniences and benefits for the
enterprises to outsource their network functions to the cloud datacenter. In this paper, we …

The support of stringent requirements such as ultra-low latency and ultra-reliability of the
forthcoming 5G services poses several challenges to telecommunications infrastructure …