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On Softwarization of Intelligence in 6G Networks for Ultra-Fast Optimal Policy Selection: Challenges and Opportunities
IEEE Network
  • Sherief Hashima, Riken
  • Zubair Md Fadlullah, Western University
  • Mostafa M. Fouda, Idaho State University
  • Ehab Mahmoud Mohamed, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
  • Kohei Hatano, Kyushu University
  • Basem M. Elhalawany, Benha University
  • Mohsen Guizani, Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Document Type
Article
Abstract

The emerging Sixth Generation (6G) communication networks promising 100 to 1000 Gb/s rates and ultra-low latency (1 millisecond) are anticipated to have native, embedded Artificial Intelligence (AI) capability to support a myriad of services, such as Holographic Type Communications (HTC), tactile Internet, remote surgery, etc. However, these services require ultra-reliability, which is highly impacted by the dynamically changing environment of 6G heterogeneous tiny cells, whereby static AI solutions fitting all scenarios and devices are impractical. Hence, this article introduces a novel concept called the softwarization of intelligence in 6G networks to select the most ideal, ultra-fast optimal policy based on the highly varying channel conditions, traffic demand, user mobility, and so forth. Our envisioned concept is exemplified in a Multi-Armed Bandit (MAB) framework and evaluated within a use case of two simultaneous scenarios (i.e., Neighbor Discovery and Selection (NDS) in a Device-to-Device (D2D) network and aerial gateway selection in an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based under-served area network). Furthermore, our concept is evaluated through extensive computer-based simulations that indicate encouraging performance. Finally, related challenges and future directions are highlighted.

DOI
10.1109/MNET.103.2100587
Publication Date
2-18-2022
Keywords
  • 4G mobile communication systems,
  • Gateways (computer networks),
  • Queueing networks,
  • Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)
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Citation Information
S. Hashima et al., "On Softwarization of Intelligence in 6G Networks for Ultra-Fast Optimal Policy Selection: Challenges and Opportunities," in IEEE Network, vol. 37, no. 2, pp. 190-197, March/April 2023, doi: 10.1109/MNET.103.2100587.