5G networks made a first step towards increasing the core network flexibility by optimizing
the interactions between the network functions with specific web-based interfaces and …

This article proposes a new service architecture for 6G core networks based on the
advancements in software services adopted by the IT industry. Through reconsidering the …

This article proposes a new infrastructure-free service architecture for the 6G core network.
The proposed service architecture aims to reinvent and extend the scope of the 3GPP 5G …

The upcoming generation of mobile communications, 6G, will hold great potential to become
the backbone of an interconnected world, bringing together various kinds of services and …

Vertical markets and industries are addressing a large diversity of heterogeneous services,
use cases, and applications in 5G. It is currently common understanding that for networks to …

In March 2017, the work item of “Service-based architecture in 5G” was approved by the
NGMN Board. The main target of this work group is to investigate high-level requirements …

By 2030, the next generation mobile network (6G) is expected to be ready. Currently, as
work on 6G is being ramped up, prospective technical components are being explored with …

We demonstrate the 5GUK Exchange, a lightweight platform which enables end-to-end
network service orchestration allowing users to combine network services offered by …

In an increasingly interconnected world, new opportunities for telecom-based services are
emerging. Innovative applications profit from cloud versatility and scalability, but require a …

The main goal of this article is to present the fundamental theoretical concepts for the tutorial
presented in IEEE NetSoft 2020. The article explores the use of software in the 5G system …