On QoE-awareness through virtualized probes in 5G networks

The advent of 5G Networks introduces significant challenges in almost every link of the network value chain. The demand for seamless connectivity, extremely low latency, high-speed data transfer and energy efficiency along with the exponential increase of interconnected devices will shape an ecosystem with such complexity that enforces the replacement of almost every current standard. It is therefore necessary to re-address all aspects of networking with Quality of Experience (QoE) amongst them. This paper aims to provide an overview of some exciting new technologies 5G networks are based upon and present a novel architectural component that will solve the thorny issue of QoE-awareness facilitated by the advanced virtualization and data management capabilities this novel user-centric networking paradigm supports.

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