Along with the generational shift in mobile communications, the hardware and backbone technologies of communications infrastructure have also evolved, and we believe that 6G will also require a cloud-native network architecture based on new infrastructure technologies such as APN (All Photonics Network) and DCI (Data Centric Infrastructure). We believe that 6G will require a cloud-native network architecture based on new infrastructure technologies such as APN (All Photonics Network) and DCI (Data Centric Infrastructure). This project aims to establish an E2E network architecture that contributes to use cases in the 6G era by connecting the areas studied in 3GPP with the technical areas of computing infrastructure and backbone circuits that will serve as the infrastructure.
With an eye on the future where robots such as AI and automated driving will become social infrastructure, let's work together to create a network architecture that contributes to such social infrastructure.

Purpose of Activity

• Develop an E2E network architecture conducive to use cases in the 6G era.
• To strengthen Japan's presence and international collaboration capabilities by demonstrating a cloud-native network architecture based on an infrastructure that incorporates APN (All Photonics Network) and DCI (Data Centric Infrastructure) elemental technologies.
• Work with the 6G Promotion Project to promote international collaboration capabilities and inter-industry cooperation.

Activities

• Gather information on use cases in the 6G era and conduct gap analysis with 5G networks
• Organize the benefits of applying APN and DCI technologies to 6G networks (cloud infrastructure, transport (including MFH and MBF))
• In cooperation with the 6G Promotion Project, understand the global situation, strengthen international collaboration, promote international industry-academia-government, cooperate in organizing international conferences in your country, and make presentations and participate in discussions at international conferences and events overseas.

[XGMF-PJ-2403]6G Network Architecture Project [2024.10.21]

project leader

NTT DOCOMO, INC.

IOWN Evangelist
IWASHINA, Shigeru

advisor

The University of Tokyo

NAKAO, Akihiro

subleader

FUJITSU LIMITED

KUWABARA, Takashi

subleader

Nokia Solutions and Networks Japan G.K.

TAKAHASHI, Hideaki