We describe self-organizing network (SON) concepts and architectures and their potential to
play a central role in 5G deployment and next-generation networks. Our focus is on the basic …

While an al dente character of 5G is yet to emerge, network densification, miscellany of node
types, split of control and data plane, network virtualization, heavy and localized cache …

Self-organization as applied to cellular networks is usually referred to Selforganizing
Networks (SONs), and it is a key driver for improving Operations, Administration, and …

Abstract Self-Organizing Network (SON) stands for a key concept characterizing the
behavior of the future mobile networks. The evolution of telecom infrastructures towards 5G …

With the current explosion in network traffic, and mounting pressure on operators' business
case, Self-Organizing Networks (SON) play a crucial role. They are conceived to minimize …

Self-Organizing Networks (SON) is a common term for mobile network automation, critical to
the cost-efficient deployment, operation and maintenance of mobile networks. This article …

Self-Organizing Networks (SON) is an automation technology in the wireless industry
implemented to simplify the planning, deployment, operation, optimization, and healing of …

Self-Organizing Networks (SONs) are being researched extensively in the existing 3G and
4G landscape primarily to facilitate a convenient yet cost-effective approach in the …

Self-organizing networks (SONs) need to be endowed with self-coordination capabilities to
manage the complex relations between their internal components and to avoid their …

LTE self-organizing networks (SONs) automate several management mechanisms related to
network planning, configuration, and optimization, which require network programmability at …