Our work nextGSIM on 6G network simulation has been awarded the Best Paper Award at IEEE Future Networks World Forum (FNWF) 2023! The paper "nextGSIM: Towards Simulating Network Resource Management for Beyond 5G Networks" presents a novel simulation framework for evaluating network resource management strategies in beyond-5G (6G) networks, enabling researchers and operators to test new approaches before real-world deployment.
The nextGSIM framework provides scalable simulation for large-scale 6G network scenarios with realistic models based on emerging 6G requirements like ultra-low latency (sub-millisecond response times), massive connectivity (billions of devices), high reliability (99.9999% availability), AI-integrated network management, and energy-efficient sustainable operations. The extensible framework enables research on network slicing strategies, edge computing integration, QoS guarantees, energy-aware resource allocation, and AI/ML-based network optimization.
True to our commitment to open research, nextGSIM will be made available to the research community, enabling others to build on our work and contribute improvements. We're continuing to enhance the framework with LEO satellite network integration, digital twin capabilities, real-time optimization, multi-operator scenarios, and regulatory compliance checking.
This work provides practical tools for telecommunications operators planning 6G deployments, researchers evaluating new protocols and algorithms, standards bodies designing 6G specifications, and policymakers understanding infrastructure requirements. Congratulations to all co-authors who contributed to this innovative systems research!
Conference: IEEE FNWF 2023
Topics:
- 6G Networks
- Network Simulation
- Resource Management
- Future Networks
- Beyond 5G