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Obtaining access to exclusive spectrum, cell sites, Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment, and edge infrastructure imposes major capital expenses to mobile network operators. A neutral host infrastructure, by which a third-party company…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-09-07 Leonardo Bonati , Michele Polese , Salvatore D'Oro , Stefano Basagni , Tommaso Melodia

As 6G networks evolve towards a synergistic system of Communication, Sensing, and Computing, Radio Access Networks become more distributed, necessitating robust end-to-end authentication. We propose Blockchain-enabled Radio Access Networks,…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2024-09-16 Hao Xu , Zihan Zhou , Lei Zhang , Yunqing Sun , Chih-Lin I

Reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) is emerging as a promising technology to boost the energy efficiency (EE) of 5G beyond and 6G networks. Inspired by this potential, in this paper, we investigate the RIS-assisted energy-efficient…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-01-10 Hao Zhou , Long Kong , Medhat Elsayed , Majid Bavand , Raimundas Gaigalas , Steve Furr , Melike Erol-Kantarci

The deployment of beyond fifth-generation (5G) infrastructure over disaster-affected regions, temporary hotspot situations (e.g., massive gatherings, etc.), complex terrains (e.g., sea, hills, marshes, etc.) poses numerous challenges for…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-05-27 Byomakesh Mahapatra , Deepika Gupta , Pankaj Kumar Sharma

The rapid development of AI agents leads to a surge in communication demands. Alongside this rise, a variety of frameworks and protocols emerge. While these efforts demonstrate the vitality of the field, they also highlight increasing…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-09-03 Chenguang Du , Chuyi Wang , Yihan Chao , Xiaohui Xie , Yong Cui

In-network computation represents a transformative approach to addressing the escalating demands of Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads on network infrastructure. By leveraging the processing capabilities of network devices such as…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-08-19 Aleksandr Algazinov , Joydeep Chandra , Matt Laing

Starting from the Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN), continuing with the virtual Radio Access Network (vRAN) and most recently with Open RAN (O-RAN) initiative, Radio Access Network (RAN) architectures have significantly evolved in the…

Multiagent Systems · Computer Science 2021-02-24 Pedro Enrique Iturria Rivera , Shahram Mollahasani , Melike Erol-Kantarci

Despite the growing interest in low-altitude economy (LAE) applications, including UAV-based logistics and emergency response, fundamental challenges remain in orchestrating such missions over complex, signal-constrained environments. These…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-01-05 Aly Sabri Abdalla , Vuk Marojevic

As a promising paradigm for fifth generation (5G) wireless communication systems, cloud radio access networks (C-RANs) have been shown to reduce both capital and operating expenditures, as well as to provide high spectral efficiency (SE)…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2016-11-15 M. Peng , C. Wang , V. Lau , H. V. Poor

With the rapid development of smart terminals and infrastructures, as well as diversified applications (e.g., virtual and augmented reality, remote surgery and holographic projection) with colorful requirements, current networks (e.g., 4G…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2020-12-08 Helin Yang , Arokiaswami Alphones , Zehui Xiong , Dusit Niyato , Jun Zhao , Kaishun Wu

The Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architecture allows AI to be embedded directly into the RAN through modular xApps and rApps, yet creating these applications collecting data, training models, writing code, and deploying them safely…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-05-25 Seyed Bagher Hashemi Natanzi , Pranshav Gajja , Bo Tang , Vijay K. Shah

As wireless networks grow to support more complex applications, the Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architecture, with its smart RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) modules, becomes a crucial solution for real-time network data collection,…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-10-08 Fatemeh Lotfi , Fatemeh Afghah

As wireless communication evolves, each generation of networks brings new technologies that change how we connect and interact. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming crucial in shaping the future of sixth-generation (6G) networks. By…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-04-06 Constantina Chatzieleftheriou , Eirini Liotou

The next generation of cellular networks will be characterized by openness, intelligence, virtualization, and distributed computing. The Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) framework represents a significant leap toward realizing these…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-04-26 Joshua Groen , Salvatore D'Oro , Utku Demir , Leonardo Bonati , Davide Villa , Michele Polese , Tommaso Melodia , Kaushik Chowdhury

Telecommunications and computer vision have evolved separately so far. Yet, with the shift to sub-terahertz (sub-THz) and terahertz (THz) radio communications, there is an opportunity to explore computer vision technologies together with…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-04-15 Filipe B. Teixeira , Manuel Ricardo , André Coelho , Hélder P. Oliveira , Paula Viana , Nuno Paulino , Helder Fontes , Paulo Marques , Rui Campos , Luis M. Pessoa

As telecommunications networks become increasingly complex, the integration of advanced technologies such as network digital twins and generative artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal solution to enhance network operations and…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-08-05 Kassi Muhammad , Teef David , Giulia Nassisid , Tina Farus

Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) along with artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud and edge networking, and virtualization are important enablers for designing flexible and software-driven programmable wireless networks. In…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-12-01 Ali Fuat Sahin , Onur Salan , Ibrahim Hokelek , Ali Gorcin

Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN) are transforming telecommunications by shifting from centralized to distributed architectures, promoting flexibility, interoperability, and innovation through open interfaces and multi-vendor environments.…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-03-12 Zaineh Abughazzah , Emna Baccour , Ahmed Refaey , Amr Mohamed , Mounir Hamdi

Is it possible to restructure the non-linear activation functions in a deep network to create hardware-efficient models? To address this question, we propose a new paradigm called Restructurable Activation Networks (RANs) that manipulate…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2022-09-09 Kartikeya Bhardwaj , James Ward , Caleb Tung , Dibakar Gope , Lingchuan Meng , Igor Fedorov , Alex Chalfin , Paul Whatmough , Danny Loh

The Open Radio Access Network (RAN) paradigm is transforming cellular networks into a system of disaggregated, virtualized, and software-based components. These self-optimize the network through programmable, closed-loop control, leveraging…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-10-23 Claudio Fiandrino , Leonardo Bonati , Salvatore D'Oro , Michele Polese , Tommaso Melodia , Joerg Widmer