Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) provides cloud computing capabilities and an IT service environment at the edge of the network. This reduces latency and allows for real-time applications and analytics. MEC extends cloud capabilities to places where people and devices connect to mobile networks. Some key benefits of MEC include improved user experience, network-based service innovation, and new applications for subscribers, enterprises and vertical industries. Examples of potential MEC applications discussed in the document include video acceleration, augmented reality, connected vehicles, IoT analytics, and more.

1. Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)
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Satish Kanugovi
SCF Summit, October, 2017

2. MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing)
Getting closer to people and connected
objects
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The network edge environment:
• Ultra-low latency
• Proximity
• High bandwidth
• Real-time insight into network and
context information
• Location awareness

3. MEC extends the cloud to where people and objects connect
Why edge computing?
• Better user
experience
• Network-based
service innovation
• Innovative services
towards subscribers,
enterprises and
verticals
Distributed computing
for intense, local tasks
Real-time delivery of live
and on-demand content
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Apps with unmatched
interactivity
IoT analytics at the point
of capture
Robust low latency for
critical voice and data

4. MEC
Business benefits
Business transformation A myriad of new use cases
A new value chain and an
energized ecosystem, based on
Innovation and business value
Wider collaboration can help to
drive favorable market conditions
for sustainable business for all
players in the value chain.
New market segments (enterprises
and corporates, Internet-of-Things
and verticals, subscribers);
short innovation cycle;
revenue generation and
differentiation
Video acceleration, augmented
reality, connected vehicles, IoT
analytics, enterprise services,
network performance and utilization
optimization, retail, eHealth, etc.
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5. MEC deployment options
Flexible and scalable MEC brought to all locations
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6. MEC application: edge video orchestration
Create exciting live views for stadium visitors
Use case
• Live camera signals are locally ingested and played out to
visitors in real time.
• Visitors can select between different cameras, which are
presented in HD and SD quality levels.
• Distribution over unicast and broadcast (based on local eMBMS
gateway).
Benefits
• Exciting service for event visitors, providing an immersive real
time experience: minimal delay from camera to device,
including encoding, play-out, decoding
• Video traffic does not put any strain on venue backhaul.
EPC
Media
room
MEC
Stadium
eNodeB
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Multiple Access Management Services (MAMS*) and MEC
Loose coupling, Optimal path selection, Flexible user plane treatment
• Allows lightweight integration of different access technology domains.
• Example applications:
• Synergetic use of cellular network and local Wi-Fi network for optimum quality of experience to
enterprise and cellular applications without impact to LTE and Wi-Fi access infrastructure
• Allows combining MEC applications with high capacity local radio access for all venue visitors.
• Asymmetric Access link selection in UL and DL (e.g. LTE UL for extended Wi-Fi/5G DL usage)
• Dynamic and per-user best path selection based on network policies and link quality
measurements on user devices.
• Any access (5G/LTE/Wi-Fi) integration for enterprises, public venues and stadiums.
• Flexibility in choosing and dynamically adapting user plane treatment per traffic type
Benefits
Use case
CCM C-MADP
LTE 5G Small cell WLAN
MEC
Enterprise 5G core LTE core
NCM
N-MADP
MEC + MAMS : Unique Value Proposition
• Dynamic Access link information available at MEC using access node interfaces
• Provides overall access resourceutilization view and network information like PRB
utilization, Handover Preparation, Congestion, CPU overload not available via individual UE
reports
• Real time reporting without impact to device and radio link resources
• RNI (Radio Network Information) API which augments MAMS traffic management performance by
real-time radio information based analytics.

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Use case
• Computes real time throughput guidance for individual user
connections
• Guidance is sent within upstream user packets, no extra
signaling is required
• Largely eliminates the inefficiencies in mobile delivery today,
which are caused by sources being unable to gauge network
capacity
MEC application: throughput guidance for an optimal video experience
Developed and tested with Google, proposed for standardization to IETF
Real time upstream guidance
OTT
source
Optimized downstream delivery
eNodeBs
Benefits
• Best video experience as a differentiator
• Optimal use of network resources (including the air interface);
video delivery doesn’t choke the pipe
• Simple and completely non-intrusive optimization, also for
encrypted content.
Ref
• draft-sprecher-mobile-tg-exposure-req-arch
• draft-flinck-mobile-throughput-guidance

9. MEC application: video analytics
Use case
• Full video monitoring system with pluggable analytics modules,
allowing allow real-time correlations and actions
• The analytics software supports different use cases and can be
easily adapted to different customer needs.
• Example: MEC is used for analyzing raw video streams from
surveillance cameras connected over LTE, and for
forwarding the relevant incidents to the city command
center. The camera streams can be broken out to the local
control room.
Benefits
• LTE-connected cameras provide lower cost of deployment
and greater flexibility, even for temporary events
• Reduces latency and relieve the burden on backhaul
• Video traffic stays local to comply with regulatory and legal
requirements
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10. MEC application: Augmented reality
Create an interactive „wow“ experience
Use case
• Quickly determine user location based on network data
• The local augmented reality (AR) server (running on a MEC host)
performs fast image recognition and subsequent delivery of
local AR contents.
• Automated content refresh between content on Mobile Edge
Computing and AR origin (cloud)
Benefits
• Enables unique experience with an unmatched degree of
interactivity
• Spontaneous discovery and delivery of locally relevant AR
content in public spaces (e.g. stadiums, malls, airports and train
stations)
AR origin
EPC
MEC
Venue
Small cell / Wi-Fi AP
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11. Use case
• The MEC application used as a roadside unit for car-to-
infrastructure and enable real-time communication between
cars via the LTE cellular network.
• Road hazards (hand brake, accident, etc.) can be recognized
and warnings can be sent to nearby cars with extremely low
latency.
• Enables a nearby car to receive data in a matter of
milliseconds, and the driver to react instantly.
Benefits
• Can satisfy the tight latency requirements of connected cars
communication which is particularly important for traffic
safety applications.
• Helps to improve road safety, efficiency and comfort
• New applications and service providers
MEC application: Connected cars
Source: 360.HERE.com
See more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbPH3OGO2F4&feature=youtu.be
The first public showcase of safety applications took
place at the "Digital A9 Motorway Test Bed“
(November 2015)
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12. MEC
A key technology and architectural concept for enabling the transformation to 5G
Founding members An open and
standardized IT
service
environment within
the operator’s
networks
Hosts third-party
applications that can
serve the vast
majority of the
population
Compliance with
regulatory and legal
requirements
Specified by the
ETSI MEC Industry
Specification Group
(ISG)
Exposes real-time
network and
context information
Enables a new
value-chain and
fresh business
segments
Stimulates
innovation
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13. ETSI MEC phase 1work
Focusing on application enablement & APIs
Application Enablement
(API Framework)
Specific service-related
APIs
Management and
Orchestration related APIs
API Principles
Facilitate the running of
applications at the correct
location at the right time, based
on technical and business
parameters
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Services exposenetwork and
context information via specific
service-related APIs.
A different set of services may
be applicable at different
locations
A framework for delivering
services which may be
consumed or offered by (locally
hosted or remote) authorized
applications. It enables:
• registration, announcement,
discovery and notification of
services;
• authentication and
authorization of applications
providing and consuming
services;
• communication support for
services (query/response and
notifications).
A set of API principles and
guidance for developing and
documenting APIs inside or
outside ETSI which ensures that
a consistent set of APIs are
used by developers.
The work was inspired by the
TMF and OMA best practices.
The APIs are designed to be
application-developer friendly
and easy to implement so as to
stimulate innovation and foster
the development of applications.

14. Let’s reflect on the (fundamental) phase 1work status…
Published
 Technical Requirements, including use cases
(GS MEC 002)
 Framework and Reference Architecture (GS
MEC 003)
 Terminology (GS MEC 001)
Under final review
Work Items relating to the MEC APIs, management
interfaces and essential platform functionality:
• MEC API principles and guidelines (MEC-009)
• MEC System, Host and Platform level management
(MEC-010-1)
• MEC Application lifecycle, rules and requirements
management (MEC-010-2)
• MEC Platform Application Enablement (MEC-011)
• MEC Radio Network Information API (MEC-012)
• MEC Location API (MEC-013)
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Phase 2 objectives
Support 3GPP and
non-3GPP access
technologies (WiFi and
fixed)
Disseminate the
results of the work;
strengthen
collaboration with
other organizations
Expedite the
development of
innovative
applications; ensure a
low entry barrier
Expend the
virtualization support
types (to render the
environment as
attractive as possible
for third-parties)
Study new use cases
Study possible new
charging models which
may be applicable to
MEC
Develop testing
specifications and test
methodologies;
Coordinate PlugTests
Fill gaps relating to
lawful interception
Enable MEC
deployments in NFV
environments
Coordinate
experimentation and
showcasing of MEC
solutions
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Mobile Edge Computing
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16. Epilogue
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MEC has created great momentum in the
industry, adding a new dimension and paving the
way towards new opportunities.
MEC is evolving into a key building block in the
evolution of the networks, complementing NFV
and SDN.
• MEC is identified as a key enabler for IoT and
mission-critical, vertical solutions.
• MEC is widely recognized as one of the key
architectural concepts and technologies for 5G.
• MEC enables a myriad of new use cases across
multiple sectors as well as innovative business
opportunities.
The phase 2 work 2 will extend the applicability of
the MEC technology and render the MEC
environment even more attractive to third-party
application developers.

17. Thank You!
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