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Mobile edge computing (MEC) is expected to be an effective solution to deliver 360-degree virtual reality (VR) videos over wireless networks. In contrast to previous computation-constrained MEC framework, which reduces the…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2017-08-03 Xiao Yang , Zhiyong Chen , Kuikui Li , Yaping Sun , Hongming Zheng

Mobile edge computing (MEC) has been introduced to provide additional computing capabilities at network edges in order to improve performance of latency critical applications. In this paper, we consider the cell-free (CF) massive MIMO…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2019-08-19 Sudarshan Mukherjee , Jemin Lee

The fifth generation (5G) mobile telecommunication network is expected to support Multi- Access Edge Computing (MEC), which intends to distribute computation tasks and services from the central cloud to the edge clouds. Towards…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2019-07-03 Bin Han , Stan Wong , Christian Mannweiler , Marcos Rate Crippa , Hans D. Schotten

Virtual reality (VR) over wireless is emerging as an important use case of 5G networks. Immersive VR experience requires the delivery of huge data at ultra-low latency, thus demanding ultra-high transmission rate. This challenge can be…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2018-06-26 Yaping Sun , Zhiyong Chen , Meixia Tao , Hui Liu

This paper explores the advancement of Vehicular Edge Computing (VEC) as a tailored application of Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) for the automotive industry, addressing the rising demand for real-time processing in connected and autonomous…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-09-29 Mahsa Paknejad , Parisa Fard Moshiri , Murat Simsek , Burak Kantarci , Hussein T. Mouftah

Edge computing is one of the key driving forces to enable Beyond 5G (B5G) and 6G networks. Due to the unprecedented increase in traffic volumes and computation demands of future networks, multi-access (or mobile) edge computing (MEC) is…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-05-17 Mariam Ishtiaq , Nasir Saeed , Muhammad Asif Khan

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-enabled communication networks are promising in the fifth and beyond wireless communication systems. In this paper, we shed light on three UAV-enabled mobile edge computing (MEC) architectures. Those…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2019-10-24 Fuhui Zhou , Rose Qingyang Hu , Zan Li , Yuhao Wang

The proliferation of innovative mobile services such as augmented reality, networked gaming, and autonomous driving has spurred a growing need for low-latency access to computing resources that cannot be met solely by existing centralized…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2019-01-28 Konstantinos Poularakis , Jaime Llorca , Antonia M. Tulino , Ian Taylor , Leandros Tassiulas

To meet the growing local and distributed computing needs, the cloud is now descending to the network edge and sometimes to user equipments. This approach aims at distributing computing, data processing, and networking services closer to…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2016-06-06 Mathieu Bouet , Vania Conan , Hicham Khalife , Kevin Phemius , Jawad Seddar

Mobile edge computing (MEC) and next-generation mobile networks are set to disrupt the way intelligent and autonomous systems are interconnected. This will have an effect on a wide range of domains, from the Internet of Things to autonomous…

Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing · Computer Science 2020-06-16 Jorge Peña Queralta , Tomi Westerlund

Mobile networks are becoming energy hungry, and this trend is expected to continue due to a surge in communication and computation demand. Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC), will entail energy-consuming services and applications, with…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-09-29 Neda Shalavi , Giovanni Perin , Andrea Zanella , Michele Rossi

Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) will allow implementing low-latency services that have been unfeasible so far. The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) are working…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-06-15 Pablo Fondo-Ferreiro , Felipe Gil-Castiñeira , Francisco Javier González-Castaño , David Candal-Ventureira

Edge Computing (EC) is a computational paradigm that involves deploying resources such as CPUs and GPUs near end-users, enabling low-latency applications like augmented reality and real-time gaming. However, deploying and maintaining a vast…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-07-22 Rosario Patanè , Nadjib Achir , Andrea Araldo , Lila Boukhatem

Multi-access edge computing (MEC) is a promising solution for providing the computational resources and low latency required by vehicular services such as autonomous driving. It enables cars to offload computationally intensive tasks to…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-11-25 Paniz Parastar , Giuseppe Caso , Jesus Alberto Omana Iglesias , Andra Lutu , Ozgu Alay

Facing a vast amount of connections, huge performance demands, and the need for reliable connectivity, the sixth generation of communication networks (6G) is envisioned to implement disruptive technologies that jointly spur connectivity,…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2023-10-26 Robert-Jeron Reifert , Hayssam Dahrouj , Basem Shihada , Aydin Sezgin , Tareq Y. Al-Naffouri , Mohamed-Slim Alouini

Future mobile networks supporting Internet of Things are expected to provide both high throughput and low latency to user-specific services. One way to overcome this challenge is to adopt Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2019-06-26 Emmanouil Fountoulakis , Qi Liao , Nikolaos Pappas

There is a growing need for low latency for many devices and users. The traditional cloud computing paradigm can not meet this requirement, legitimizing the need for a new paradigm. Edge computing proposes to move computing capacities to…

Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing · Computer Science 2021-11-12 Samuel Rac , Mats Brorsson

Many cloud-based applications employ a data centre as a central server to process data that is generated by edge devices, such as smartphones, tablets and wearables. This model places ever increasing demands on communication and…

Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing · Computer Science 2016-09-08 Blesson Varghese , Nan Wang , Sakil Barbhuiya , Peter Kilpatrick , Dimitrios S. Nikolopoulos

By pushing computation, cache, and network control to the edge, mobile edge computing (MEC) is expected to play a leading role in fifth generation (5G) and future sixth generation (6G). Nevertheless, facing ubiquitous fast-growing…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-01-21 Zhen Qin , Hai Wang , Yuben Qu , Haipeng Dai , Zhenhua Wei

Multi-access edge computing (MEC) is capable of meeting the challenging requirements of next-generation networks, e.g., 6G, as a benefit of providing computing and caching capabilities in the close proximity of the users. However, the…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-11-23 Liqiang Zhao , Guorong Zhou , Gan Zheng , Chih-Lin I , Xiaohu You , Lajos Hanzo