A Market-based Modular Service Composition Approach for Flexibility and Adaptability in Future Wireless Networks

Online end-user service demand, supported by the convergence of next generation networks, has undergone a vast transformation with respect to heterogeneity and diversity. Networks and its elements are required to provide agile and flexible services in different user groups or market segments, towards realizing future network user-centric prospect. However, conventionally this happens only as a combination of existing and often competing service options. In this article, we discuss a novel paradigm based on the concept of service bundling, which structurally integrates various technical service modules based on customer preferences in order to optimize resource allocation and increase user overall experience in future wireless networks. Stemming from the commonalities and synergies among the bundled options in terms of characteristics and performance, a new and superior product is devised, enabling users to enjoy better performance under a common and standardized methodology. A modular approach is realized, which promotes adaptability and flexibility in the offering, while at the same time allows for standardization and scalability potentials.

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