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Benefits Of Mobile Edge Computing In Mobile Edge Computing

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Introduction:
This report will talk about Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) within the Radio Access Network (RAN). Although not a new concept, this report will explore why MEC is relevant for network applications and how it can be used to cope with the increasing demand of computing power from the cloud. It will also explore the potential application scenarios and the benefits it can bring in our everyday life.

Mobile Edge Computing Background Information:
The number of smart devices connected to the internet is expected to increase significantly over the next decade. Thus, data generated by these smart devices sent to the remote cloud will also increase significantly. The European Commission predicts that there will be 50 to 100 billion smart …show more content…

MEC is also relevant in the implementation of 5G networks. The benefits that MEC will bring into the evolution of 5G networks are listed below:
 Compute-intensive applications executed at the network edge will help optimize mobile resources [3]
 Large data can be processed at the edge before being sent to the clouds [3]
 Context-aware services, such as real-time traffic updates, become available with the help of RAN information [3]
Networks operators are motivated to maintain quality of experience and generate revenue and therefore need to efficiently cope with the increasing mobile traffic. As mobile applications and content migrate to the cloud, the latency of the network to access the cloud becomes a major concern. For application and content providers to deliver more efficient, secure and low latency connections, deployment of such applications or content at the edge of the network becomes essential [4]. According to the European Standards Institute, the market drivers of MEC are:
 Business transformation: Technology improvements and new revenue generating applications help innovate new business strategies
 Industry collaboration: Collaboration between network operators and application and content providers is essential for optimal access

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