Summary

A large volume of data have been generated from the use of various types of smart things. The related smart services have been working based on cloud systems. However, various issues has occurred as a result of the network bottleneck between terminals and a cloud system (e.g., data loss, network delay, etc.). An edge computing technology between the user equipment and a cloud server system is envisaged to solve these problems. In addition, applying the intelligent data processing functions by providing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies will provide enhanced networking capabilities for new emerging services and applications.

Regarding these emerging environments, Recommendation ITU-T Q.5001 defines the intelligent edge computing (IEC). It is applicable to collect, store, and process data reliably in the intelligent edge computing, especially to support mission critical services. Thus, the main functionality of intelligent edge computing is collecting, processing, analysing the data and providing the values based on intelligent data processing.

This Recommendation specifies use cases, signalling requirements and an architecture of intelligent edge computing.