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The proliferation of emergent network applications (e.g., telesurgery, metaverse) is increasing the difficulty of managing modern communication networks. These applications entail stringent network requirements (e.g., ultra-low…

The advent of fifth-generation (5G) and Beyond 5G (B5G) networks introduces diverse service requirements, from ultra-low latency to high bandwidth, demanding dynamic monitoring and advanced solutions to ensure Quality of Service (QoS). The…

Digital network twins (DNTs), by representing a physical network using a virtual model, offer significant benefits such as streamlined network development, enhanced productivity, and cost reduction for next-generation (nextG) communication…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-09-04 Zifan Zhang , Zhiyuan Peng , Hanzhi Yu , Mingzhe Chen , Yuchen Liu

This paper investigates the transformative potential of digital twin (DT) technology for non-terrestrial networks (NTNs). NTNs, comprising airborne and space-borne elements, face unique challenges in network control, management, and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-11-20 Hayder Al-Hraishawi , Madyan Alsenwi , Junaid ur Rehman , Eva Lagunas , Symeon Chatzinotas

The open radio access network (O-RAN), with its disaggregated and open architecture, is poised to meet the demands of the next generation of wireless communication. However, to unlock the full potentials of O-RAN, real-time network modeling…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2023-08-08 Javad Mirzaei , Ibrahim Abualhaol , Gwenael Poitau

The maturity and commercial roll-out of 5G networks and its deployment for private networks makes 5G a key enabler for various vertical industries and applications, including robotics. Providing ultra-low latency, high data rates, and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-02-05 Luis Roda Sanchez , Lanfranco Zanzi , Xi Li , Guillem Gari , Xavier Costa Perez

Network digital twin (NDT) models are virtual models that replicate the behavior of physical communication networks and are considered a key technology component to enable novel features and capabilities in future 6G networks. In this work,…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-11-04 Christos Mavridis , Fernando S. Barbosa , Hamed Farhadi , Karl H. Johansson

Digital Twin (DT) is a promising technology for the new immersive digital life with a variety of applications in areas such as Industry 4.0, aviation, and healthcare. Proliferation of this technology requires higher data rates, reliability,…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-08-13 Hamed Ahmadi , Avishek Nag , Zaheer Khan , Kamran Sayrafian , Susanto Rahadrja

Network Digital Twins (NDTs) enable safe what-if analysis for 6G cloud-edge infrastructures, but adoption is often limited by fragmented workflows from telemetry to validation. We present a data-driven NDT framework that extends 6G-TWIN…

The integration of digital twinning technologies is driving next-generation networks toward new capabilities, allowing operators to thoroughly understand network conditions, efficiently analyze valuable radio data, and innovate applications…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-09-03 Zifan Zhang , Minghong Fang , Mingzhe Chen , Yuchen Liu

The integration of accurate and reproducible wireless network simulations is a key enabler for research on open, virtualized, and intelligent communication systems. Network Digital Twins (NDTs) provide a scalable alternative to costly and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-04-15 Oscar Stenhammar , Sundeep Rangan , Gábor Fodor , Carlo Fischione

Future networks, such as 6G, will need to support a vast and diverse range of interconnected devices and applications, each with its own set of requirements. While traditional network management approaches will suffice, an automated…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-08-05 Iulisloi Zacarias , Oussama Ben Taarit , Admela Jukan

The emergence of beyond 5G (B5G) and 6G networks underscores the critical role of advanced computer-aided tools, such as network digital twins (DTs), in fostering autonomous networks and ubiquitous intelligence. Existing solutions in the DT…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-09-04 Caglar Tunc , Kubra Duran , Buse Bilgin , Gokhan Kalem , Berk Canberk

Digital twins (DT) have received significant attention due to their numerous benefits, such as real-time data analytics and cost reduction in production. DT serves as a fundamental component of many applications, encompassing smart…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-05-08 Chen Chen , Zihan Jia , Ze Wang , Lin Cui , Fung Po Tso

Digital twin networks (DTNs) are real-time replicas of physical networks. They are emerging as a powerful technology for design, diagnosis, simulation, what-if-analysis, and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) driven…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-12-06 Xingqin Lin , Lopamudra Kundu , Chris Dick , Emeka Obiodu , Todd Mostak

Network slicing in 5G/6G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) is confronted with mobility and traffic variability. An artificial intelligence (AI)-based digital twin (DT) architecture with deep reinforcement learning (DRL) using Deep deterministic…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-05-14 Afan Ali , Huseyin Arslan

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

Digital twin (DT) is the recurrent and common feature in discussions about future technologies, bringing together advanced communication, computation, and artificial intelligence, to name a few. In the context of Industry 4.0, industries…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2023-12-29 Kunlun Wang , Yongyi Tang , Trung Q. Duong , Saeed R. Khosravirad , Octavia A. Dobre , George K. Karagiannidis

The ability of the Network digital twin (NDT) to remain aware of changes in its physical counterpart, known as the physical twin (PTwin), is a fundamental condition to enable timely synchronization, also referred to as twinning. In this…

As 5G and future 6G mobile networks become increasingly more sophisticated, the requirements for agility, scalability, resilience, and precision in real-time service provisioning cannot be met using traditional and heuristic-based resource…

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