Network Slicing-Based Customization of 5G Mobile Services

• Published in: IEEE network Vol. 33; no. 5; pp. 134 - 141
• Main Authors: Afolabi, Ibrahim, Taleb, Tarik, Frangoudis, Pantelis A., Bagaa, Miloud, Ksentini, Adlen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01-09-2019; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: 5G mobile communication; Computer architecture; Customization; Network slicing; Quality of service; Resource management; Vehicle dynamics; Wireless networks
• ISSN: 0890-8044; 1558-156X
• DOI: 10.1109/MNET.001.1800072

Through network slicing, different requirements of different applications and services can be met. These requirements can be in terms of latency, bandwidth, mobility support, defining service area, and security. Through fine and dynamic tuning of network slices, services can have their delivery platforms constantly customized according to their changing needs. In this article, we present our implementation of an E2E network slice orchestration platform, evaluate its performance in terms of dynamic deployment of network slices in an E2E fashion, and discuss how its functionality can be enhanced to better customize the network slices according to the needs of their respective services.