The evolution of mobile network operations: A comprehensive analysis of open RAN adoption

LMP Larsen, HL Christiansen, S Ruepp, MS Berger - Computer Networks, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract As Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) seek to revolutionise their infrastructures and
meet the growing demands of a data-centric world, the adoption of open RAN (Radio Access …

ScalO-RAN: Energy-aware Network Intelligence Scaling in Open RAN

S Maxenti, S D'Oro, L Bonati, M Polese… - … -IEEE Conference on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Network virtualization, software-defined infrastructure, and orchestration are pivotal
elements in contemporary networks, yielding new vectors for optimization and novel …

[HTML][HTML] Transfer learning-accelerated network slice management for next generation services

S Aleyadeh, I Tamim, A Shami - Computer Communications, 2024 - Elsevier
The current trend in user services places an ever-growing demand for higher data rates,
near-real-time latencies, and near-perfect quality of service. To meet such demands …

Adaptive VNF Placement Considering Overall Latency and 5G Wireless Channel Reliability in Industry 4.0: A Reinforcement Learning Based Approach

N Saqib, NF Abdullah, A Abu-Samah… - IEEE …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Industry 4.0 incorporates the integration of cloud computing, Industrial Internet of Things
(IIoT), and modern communication technologies within the industrial automation systems …

Energy-Efficient Deployment and Resource Allocation for O-RAN-Enabled UAV-Assisted Communication

H Li, X Tang, D Zhai, R Zhang, B Li… - IEEE Transactions …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) has brought a significant transformation in the field of
communication networks. Its openness propels communication networks towards a more …

Predictive resource allocation and VNF deployment using ensemble learning

S Dubba, S Gupta, BR Killi - Multimedia Tools and Applications, 2024 - Springer
Network function virtualization allows the implementation of network services on readily
available commercial off-the-shelf servers. A primary obstacle is efficiently, autonomously …

Proactive Service Assurance in 5G and B5G Networks: A Closed-Loop Algorithm for End-to-End Network Slicing

NP Tran, O Delgado, B Jaumard - arXiv preprint arXiv:2404.01523, 2024 - arxiv.org
The customization of services in Fifth-generation (5G) and Beyond 5G (B5G) networks relies
heavily on network slicing, which creates multiple virtual networks on a shared physical …

Towards an AI/ML-driven SMO Framework in O-RAN: Scenarios, Solutions, and Challenges

MA Habibi, B Han, M Saimler, IL Pavon… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2024 - arxiv.org
The emergence of the open radio access network (O-RAN) architecture offers a paradigm
shift in cellular network management and service orchestration, leveraging data-driven …

Data-driven Approach for Optimising Resource Allocation of O-RAN Networks

H Mahmoud, MNI Farooqui, D Mi, L Guo… - … Joint Conference on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Radio Access Network (RAN) deployments are evolving quickly owing to the innovative
approaches of the Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) Alliance. Specifically, they are …

Processing Modular Application Functions in Future Medical 6G Radio Access Networks

N Kröger, S Kolb, F Jurosch… - … Workshop on 6G …, 2024 - mediatum.ub.tum.de
The currently researched 6G communication standard promises to enable new applications
with the native integration of new technologies and concepts. Especially the medical area …