Beyond 5G/6G Network Slicing Smart City Vision
Prof. Zoran Bojkovic
University of Belgrade, Serbia
Abstract: Compared to the fifth generation (5G) technology, beyond 5G is expected to improve network capabilities by using a higher frequency band to deliver higher network capacity with much lower latency. The transition to 6G offers an opportunity across network architecture and radio access for improved efficiency, scalability and speed in delivering services. The smart city in the near future will be characterized by the reliable flow of data from interconnected wire and wireless networks. The process allows networks to be broken into numerous slices that can be managed independently, not affect each area. The challenges faced in smart cities are addressed through continuous consultations by industry, applications, network operators, service/technology providers and public partnership organizations. This will allow slice technology to be maximized.
This work is organized as follows. After the brief introduction, the motivation is emphasized including inhabitants and their requirements. Smart city infrastructure together with end-to-end network slicing is included, too. Next section deals with network slicing for Internet of Things (IoT). Then, challenges with implementation of network slicing such as monitoring in urban environment, data collection and prioritization in green smart cities are analyzed. Network slice instances as well as research directions conclude this presentation.
Brief Biography of the Speaker: Zoran Bojkovic is a full professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Belgrade, Serbia. He is a life Senior Member of IEEE and IEEE Communication Society, a member of International Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (ASET)- part of Multimedia and Human-Computer Interaction (MHCI), Orleans Ontario Canada, a full member of Engineering Academy of Serbia, Member of Sebian Scientific Society. He was and still is a visiting professor worldwide. Also, he is the author or co-author of more than 500 international publications: monographs, books, book chapters, peer-reviewed journals and conferences, symposium papers. Some of the books have been translated in China, India, Canada, Singapore. He has been consultant to research institutes, academia and industry. His research focuses on computer networks, multimedia communications, 3D video coding, smart grids, green communications, beyond 5G/6G networks. Today, he is a highly regarded expert in IEEE.