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Network slicing envisions the 5th generation (5G) mobile network resource allocation to be based on different requirements for different services, such as Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communication (URLLC) and Enhanced Mobile Broadband…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-11-15 Nien Fang Cheng , Turgay Pamuklu , Melike Erol-Kantarci

The introduction of 5G and the Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architecture has enabled more flexible and intelligent network deployments. However, the increased complexity and openness of these architectures also introduce novel security…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-08-12 Thusitha Dayaratne , Ngoc Duy Pham , Viet Vo , Shangqi Lai , Sharif Abuadbba , Hajime Suzuki , Xingliang Yuan , Carsten Rudolph

Open RAN (O-RAN) defines an emerging cellular radio access network (RAN) architecture for future 6G wireless networks, emphasizing openness and intelligence which are considered the foundations of future 6G wireless networks. While the…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-05-27 Pratheek S. Upadhyaya , Aly S. Abdalla , Vuk Marojevic , Jeffrey H. Reed , Vijay K. Shah

The evolution of the future beyond-5G/6G networks towards a service-aware network is based on network slicing technology. With network slicing, communication service providers seek to meet all the requirements imposed by the verticals,…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-02-15 Abderrahime Filali , Boubakr Nour , Soumaya Cherkaoui , Abdellatif Kobbane

Today's radio access networks (RANs) are monolithic entities which often operate statically on a given set of parameters for the entirety of their operations. To implement realistic and effective spectrum sharing policies, RANs will need to…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-01-19 Luca Baldesi , Francesco Restuccia , Tommaso Melodia

The integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) into Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN) enhances communication in disaster management and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations by ensuring connectivity when infrastructure fails. However, SAR…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-10-22 Zaineh Abughazzah , Emna Baccour , Loay Ismail , Amr Mohamed , Mounir Hamdi

The open radio access network (O-RAN) enables modular, intelligent, and programmable 5G network architectures through the adoption of software-defined networking (SDN), network function virtualization (NFV), and implementation of…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-11-25 Md Habibur Rahman , Md Sharif Hossen , Nathan H. Stephenson , Vijay K. Shah , Aloizio Da Silva

Open RAN (ORAN, O-RAN) represents a novel industry-level standard for RAN (Radio Access Network), which defines interfaces that support inter-operation between vendors' equipment and offer network flexibility at a lower cost. Open RAN…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-12-06 Madhusanka Liyanage , An Braeken , Shahriar Shahabuddin , Pasika Ranaweera

The Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architecture enables a flexible, vendor-neutral deployment of 5G networks by disaggregating base station components and supporting third-party xApps for near real-time RAN control. However, the…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-03-13 Pragya Sharma , Shihua Sun , Shachi Deshpande , Angelos Stavrou , Haining Wang

Building on the principles of openness and intelligence, there has been a concerted global effort from the operators towards enhancing the radio access network (RAN) architecture. The objective is to build an operator-defined RAN…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-05-19 Solmaz Niknam , Abhishek Roy , Harpreet S. Dhillon , Sukhdeep Singh , Rahul Banerji , Jeffery H. Reed , Navrati Saxena , Seungil Yoon

Radio Access Network (RAN) systems are inherently complex, requiring continuous monitoring to prevent performance degradation and ensure optimal user experience. The RAN leverages numerous key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-08-29 Douglas Liao , Jiping Luo , Jens Vevstad , Nikolaos Pappas

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

This demo paper presents a dApp-based real-time spectrum sharing scenario where a 5th generation (5G) base station implementing the NR stack adapts its transmission and reception strategies based on the incumbent priority users in the…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-07-09 Rajeev Gangula , Andrea Lacava , Michele Polese , Salvatore D'Oro , Leonardo Bonati , Florian Kaltenberger , Pedram Johari , Tommaso Melodia

The evolution of 6G envisions a wide range of applications and services characterized by highly differentiated and stringent Quality of Service (QoS) requirements. Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) technology has emerged as a transformative…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-03-04 Noe M. Yungaicela-Naula , Vishal Sharma , Sandra Scott-Hayward

The traditional black-box and monolithic approach to Radio Access Networks (RANs) has heavily limited flexibility and innovation. The Open RAN paradigm, and the architecture proposed by the O-RAN ALLIANCE, aim to address these limitations…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-08-19 Nicolo Longhi , Salvatore D'Oro , Leonardo Bonati , Michele Polese , Roberto Verdone , Tommaso Melodia

The emergence of 6G technology represents a significant advancement in wireless communications, providing unprecedented speed, extremely low latency, and pioneering applications. In light of this development, an important question arises:…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-11-18 Sneihil Gopal , Aziz Kord , Richard A. Rouil

Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) is considered as a major step in the evolution of next-generation cellular networks given its support for open interfaces and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) into the deployment, operation, and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-09-08 Naveen Naik Sapavath , Brian Kim , Kaushik Chowdhury , Vijay K Shah

Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) is transforming the telecommunications landscape by enabling flexible, intelligent, and multi-vendor networks. Central to its architecture are xApps hosted on the Near-Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-01-27 Anastasios Giannopoulos , Sotirios Spantideas , Levis George , Kalafatelis Alexandros , Panagiotis Trakadas

In mobile networks, Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) provides a framework for implementing network slicing that interacts with the resources at the lower layers. Both monitoring and Radio Access Network (RAN) control is feasible for both 4G…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-01-15 Andreas Casparsen , Beatriz Soret , Jimmy Jessen Nielsen , Petar Popovski