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The transition toward softwarized Radio Access Networks (RANs), driven by the Open RAN (O-RAN) paradigm, enables flexible, vendor-neutral deployments through disaggregation and virtualization of base station functions. However, this shift…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-08-04 Francisco Crespo , Javier Villegas , Carlos Baena , Eduardo Baena , Sergio Fortes , Raquel Barco

In this paper, we investigate a radio access network (RAN) slicing problem for Internet of vehicles (IoV) services with different quality of service (QoS) requirements, in which multiple logically-isolated slices are constructed on a common…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2020-12-04 Wen Wu , Nan Chen , Conghao Zhou , Mushu Li , Xuemin Shen , Weihua Zhuang , Xu Li

Open Radio Access Network (RAN) enables flexible, AI-driven control of mobile networks through disaggregated, multi-vendor components. In this architecture, xApps handle real-time functions, whereas rApps in the non-real-time controller…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-03-10 Haiyuan Li , Yulei Wu , Dimitra Simeonidou

The transition to disaggregated and interoperable Open Radio Access Network (RAN) architectures and the introduction of RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs) in O-RAN creates new resource optimization opportunities and fine-grained tuning and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-02-16 Ravis Shirkhani , Stefano Maxenti , Leonardo Bonati , Niloofar Mohamadi , Maxime Elkael , Umair Hashmi , Jeebak Mitra , Michele Polese , Tommaso Melodia , Salvatore D'Oro

Despite recent advances in applying large language models (LLMs) and machine learning (ML) techniques to open radio access network (O-RAN), critical challenges remain, such as insufficient cooperation between radio access network (RAN)…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-03-02 Lingyan Bao , Sinwoong Yun , Jemin Lee , Tony Q. S. Quek

The advancement of 5G and NextG networks through Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architecture enables a shift toward virtualized, modular, and disaggregated configurations. A core component of O-RAN is the RAN Intelligent Controller…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2024-11-12 Diana Lin , Samarth Bhargav , Azuka Chiejina , Mohamed I. Ibrahem , Vijay K. Shah

Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) and Open Radio Access Networks (ORAN) are transformative technologies in the development of next-generation wireless communication systems. MEC pushes computational resources closer to end-users, enabling low…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-07-29 Ryan Barker , Tolunay Seyfi , Fatemeh Afghah

Implications of the advancements in the area of artificial intelligence to the wireless communications is extremely significant, especially in terms of resource management. In this paper, a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)-empowered…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-12-01 Onur Salan , Burak Çırağ , Onur Sever , İbrahim Hökelek , Ali Görçin , Hakan Ali Çırpan

The fifth-generation of mobile radio technologies is expected to be agile, flexible, and scalable while provisioning ultra-reliable and low-latency communication (uRLLC), enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), and massive machine type…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-05-10 Sourav Mondal , Marco Ruffini

Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) can be implemented together with Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) over commodity platforms to offer low-cost deployment and bring the services closer to end-users. In this paper, a joint O-RAN/MEC…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-12-27 Fahri Wisnu Murti , Samad Ali , Matti Latva-aho

The increasing demand for high-speed, ultra-reliable and low-latency communications in 5G and beyond networks has led to a significant increase in power consumption, particularly within the Radio Access Network (RAN). This growing energy…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-07-02 Ahmed Al-Tahmeesschi , Yi Chu , Josh Shackleton , Swarna Chetty , Mostafa Rahmani , David Grace , Hamed Ahmadi

Open Radio Access Networks (RAN) offer diverse economic opportunities. A transition to a flexible, modular approach within the disaggregated RAN framework is crucial, involving careful planning of RAN architecture and the deployment of…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-11-09 Marcin Hoffmann , Salim Janji , Adam Samorzewski , Lukasz Kulacz , Cezary Adamczyk , Marcin Dryjański , Pawel Kryszkiewicz , Adrian Kliks , Hanna Bogucka

Modern wireless networks must adapt to dynamic conditions while efficiently managing diverse service demands. Traditional deep reinforcement learning (DRL) struggles in these environments, as scattered and evolving feedback makes optimal…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-06-03 Fatemeh Lotfi , Hossein Rajoli , Fatemeh Afghah

Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) is an emerging paradigm, whereby virtualized network infrastructure elements from different vendors communicate via open, standardized interfaces. A key element therein is the RAN Intelligent Controller…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-01-13 Jorge Martín-Pérez , Nuria Molner , Francesco Malandrino , Carlos Jesús Bernardos , Antonio de la Oliva , David Gomez-Barquero

The diverse requirements of beyond 5G services increase design complexity and demand dynamic adjustments to the network parameters. This can be achieved with slicing and programmable network architectures such as the open radio access…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2023-11-06 Suvidha Mhatre , Ferran Adelantado , Kostas Ramantas , Christos Verikoukis

This paper investigates the emerging challenges of conflict detection and mitigation in Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN). Conflicts between xApps can arise that affect network performance and stability due to the disaggregated nature of…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-02-28 Abdul Wadud , Fatemeh Golpayegani , Nima Afraz

The Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architecture is reshaping the telecommunications landscape by enhancing network flexibility, openness, and intelligence. This paper establishes the requirements, evaluates the design tradeoffs, and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-11-07 Joshua Moore , Aly Sabri Abdalla , Charles Ueltschey , Vuk Marojevic

5G and beyond cellular networks (NextG) will support the continuous execution of resource-expensive edge-assisted deep learning (DL) tasks. To this end, Radio Access Network (RAN) resources will need to be carefully "sliced" to satisfy…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-07-09 Corrado Puligheddu , Jonathan Ashdown , Carla Fabiana Chiasserini , Francesco Restuccia

Next-generation wireless networks require intelligent traffic prediction to enable autonomous resource management and handle diverse, dynamic service demands. The Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) framework provides a promising foundation…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-10-02 Abdelaziz Salama , Mohammed M. H. Qazzaz , Zeinab Nezami , Maryam Hafeez , Syed Ali Raza Zaidi

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