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The development of the sixth generation of communication networks (6G) has been gaining momentum over the past years, with a target of being introduced by 2030. Several initiatives worldwide are developing innovative solutions and setting…

Future wireless communication networks are in a position to move beyond data-centric, device-oriented connectivity and offer intelligent, immersive experiences based on multi-agent collaboration, especially in the context of the thriving…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2025-04-15 Xiang Chen , Zhiheng Guo , Xijun Wang , Howard H. Yang , Chenyuan Feng , Shuangfeng Han , Xiaoyun Wang , Tony Q. S. Quek

The vision of the upcoming 6G technologies, characterized by ultra-dense network, low latency, and fast data rate is to support Pervasive AI (PAI) using zero-touch solutions enabling self-X (e.g., self-configuration, self-monitoring, and…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2023-07-24 Emna Baccour , Mhd Saria Allahham , Aiman Erbad , Amr Mohamed , Ahmed Refaey Hussein , Mounir Hamdi

In future wireless systems of beyond 5G and 6G, addressing diverse applications with varying quality requirements is essential. Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architectures offer the potential for dynamic resource adaptation based on…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-10-07 Huan X. Nguyen , Kexuan Sun , Duc To , Quoc-Tuan Vien , Tuan Anh Le

Many emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications require on-demand provisioning of large-scale computing, which can only be enabled by leveraging distributed computing services interconnected through networking. To address such…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-07-09 Ruikun Wang , Jiawei Zhang , Qiaolun Zhang , Bojun Zhang , Zhiqun Gu , Aryanaz Attarpour , Yuefeng Ji , Massimo Tornatore

The recent O-RAN specifications promote the evolution of RAN architecture by function disaggregation, adoption of open interfaces, and instantiation of a hierarchical closed-loop control architecture managed by RAN Intelligent Controllers…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-11-28 Bouziane Brik , Hatim Chergui , Lanfranco Zanzi , Francesco Devoti , Adlen Ksentini , Muhammad Shuaib Siddiqui , Xavier Costa-Pérez , Christos Verikoukis

The Open RAN architecture is a promising and future-oriented architecture. It is intended to open up the radio access network (RAN) and enable more innovation and competition in the market. This will lead to RANs for current 5G networks,…

Recently the Generative Adversarial Network has become a hot topic. Considering the application of GAN in multi-user environment, we propose Distributed-GAN. It enables multiple users to train with their own data locally and generates more…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2019-11-20 Xiaoyu Wang , Ye Deng , Jinjun Wang

The cloud-based solutions are becoming inefficient due to considerably large time delays, high power consumption, security and privacy concerns caused by billions of connected wireless devices and typically zillions bytes of data they…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2022-08-02 Xiaolan Liu , Jiadong Yu , Yuanwei Liu , Yue Gao , Toktam Mahmoodi , Sangarapillai Lambotharan , Danny H. K. Tsang

The rapid advancement of 5G networks and the upcoming transition to 6G necessitate the use of the Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architecture to enable greater flexibility, interoperability, and innovation. This shift towards 6G and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-05-31 Seyed Bagher Hashemi Natanzi , Bo Tang

The open radio access network (RAN) aims to bring openness and intelligence to the traditional closed and proprietary RAN technology and offer flexibility, performance improvement, and cost-efficiency in the RAN deployment and operation.…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-02-07 Wilfrid Azariah , Fransiscus Asisi Bimo , Chih-Wei Lin , Ray-Guang Cheng , Navid Nikaein , Rittwik Jana

With the global roll-out of the fifth generation (5G) networks, it is necessary to look beyond 5G and envision the 6G networks. The 6G networks are expected to have space-air-ground integrated networks, advanced network virtualization, and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-11-08 Wen Wu , Conghao Zhou , Mushu Li , Huaqing Wu , Haibo Zhou , Ning Zhang , Xuemin , Shen , Weihua Zhuang

The research on the sixth-generation (6G) wireless communications for the development of future mobile communication networks has been officially launched around the world. 6G networks face multifarious challenges, such as…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2023-09-08 Yiping Zuo , Jiajia Guo , Ning Gao , Yongxu Zhu , Shi Jin , Xiao Li

Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN) promise flexible 6G network access through disaggregated, software-driven components and open interfaces, but this programmability also increases operational complexity. Multiple control loops coexist…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-02-17 Hojjat Navidan , Mohammad Cheraghinia , Jaron Fontaine , Mohamed Seif , Eli De Poorter , H. Vincent Poor , Ingrid Moerman , Adnan Shahid

The management of future AI-native Next-Generation (NextG) Radio Access Networks (RANs), including 6G and beyond, presents a challenge of immense complexity that exceeds the capabilities of traditional automation. In response, we introduce…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-09-16 Oluwaseyi Giwa , Michael Adewole , Tobi Awodumila , Pelumi Aderinto

Agentic AI systems are emerging as powerful tools for automating complex, multi-step tasks across various industries. One such industry is telecommunications, where the growing complexity of next-generation radio access networks (RANs)…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-04-16 Sotiris Chatzimiltis , Mahdi Boloursaz Mashhadi , Mohammad Shojafar , Merouane Debbah , Rahim Tafazolli

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful technology that improves system performance and enables new features in 5G and beyond. Standardization, defining functionality and interfaces, is essential for driving the industry…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-09-13 Xingqin Lin , Lopamudra Kundu , Chris Dick , Soma Velayutham

The thriving of artificial intelligence (AI) applications is driving the further evolution of wireless networks. It has been envisioned that 6G will be transformative and will revolutionize the evolution of wireless from "connected things"…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2024-10-28 Khaled B. Letaief , Yuanming Shi , Jianmin Lu , Jianhua Lu

Recent advances in intelligent network control have primarily relied on task-specific Artificial Intelligence (AI) models deployed separately within the Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core Network (CN). While effective for isolated models,…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-03-02 Youbin Han , Haneul Ko , Namseok Ko , Tarik Taleb , Yan Chen

In wireless networks, applying deep learning models to solve matching problems between different entities has become a mainstream and effective approach. However, the complex network topology in 6G multiple access presents significant…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-11-08 Xudong Wang , Hongyang Du , Dusit Niyato , Lijie Zhou , Lei Feng , Zhixiang Yang , Fanqin Zhou , Wenjing Li