Advancing the State of the Fog Computing to Enable 5G Network Technologies

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Network Engineering

Background:

• Modern technological advancements like Fifth Generation (5G) networks and the Internet of Things (IoT) generate massive data volumes.
• Current Internet architecture struggles to efficiently disseminate this data due to increasing user demands.
• Fog Computing (FC) offers a promising solution for enhanced data processing and dissemination.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose measures for boosting Fog Computing (FC) integration with 5G networks.
• To explore the synergy between FC, 5G, and the Internet of Things (IoT) for improved data services.
• To identify essential services and network features for future enterprise network technologies.

Main Methods:

• Extensive review of 5G network operations, taxonomy, and IoT applicability.
• Comparative analysis of different computing technologies, highlighting the importance of FC.
• Elaboration on dynamic issues within computing network technologies and potential remedies.

Main Results:

• Identified Fog Computing as a key enabler for 5G network performance.
• Highlighted the necessity of specific services and network-oriented features for FC-5G integration.
• Provided insights into overcoming challenges in current computing network technologies.

Conclusions:

• Fog Computing is crucial for enabling advanced features in 5G networks and IoT ecosystems.
• Further research and development are needed to optimize FC-5G integration for future enterprise networks.
• The study provides recommendations for advancing research in computing network technologies.