Abstract Open RAN (ORAN, O-RAN) represents a novel industry-level standard for RAN
(Radio Access Network), which defines interfaces that support inter-operation between …

Driven by the emerging trend for transparent, open and programmable communications,
Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) constitutes the dominant architectural approach for …

The fifth generation (5 G) communication is characterized using gigabyte data speeds and
ultra-low latency features. Therefore, service providers and mobile networks exploit this …

In the construction of asphalt pavement, poor quality is often the main reason for damage to
the pavement, which necessitates the use of monitoring systems during the construction …

In the era of 5G and beyond, advanced network technologies will be adopted along with
providing high, diverse Quality of Service (QoS) levels of network services. In such a context …

The advent of 6G technology calls for improved communication efficiency and robust
security in consumer electronics. Federated learning, while promising for decentralized …

This paper tackles the problem of using and paying a network service with guaranteed
quality of service (QoS) at a fine granularity in the future wireless network. We propose the …

In this chapter, the focus is on the security and privacy challenges and opportunities related
to the Open RAN (O‐RAN), a novel industry‐level standard for Radio Access Network. By …

Software-defined networking (SDN) enables network automation and flexibility by offering
programmability. However, SDN was originally designed for Ethernet, with its core being an …

Network softwarization helps operators deliver new services and deploys new functions
more efficiently, so as to meet the needs of ever-increasing and diverse users. Many studies …