Networks are changing.
As we near the end of the computing era defined by Moore’s Law and the proposition that advances in silicon wafer technology will likely continue to double processing power (approximately every 18 months), organizations are starting to develop new protocols. , processes and practices. Get more power out of your existing computing substrates through parallel processing, concurrency, and the use of graphical processing units (GPUs).
NTT Corporation (NTT) is laying the foundation that could define how machines are used for decades to come. Its all-photonic network (APN) approach is one of the three core technologies that form its innovative optical and wireless network (IOWN) concept. The other two are the cognitive-based approach (described as an optimal harmonization of all ICT resources) and work on digital twin computing.
comprehensive core
NTT is currently formulating technical specifications that it calls core network “inclusive core” architecture for the 6G/IOWN era, and is conducting demonstration experiments using Metaverse as a use case to confirm its effectiveness. ing.
“Inclusive Core significantly changes the role of the core network by incorporating into the core network technology concepts such as InNetwork Computing and Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), which are expected to be widely used in the future. , users have a comfortable and secure experience by reducing the processing load on their devices and protecting their privacy for services used on the network,” NTT said in a technology product statement. .
The work done here was witnessed by ERP Today at the NTT R&D Forum held in Tokyo from November 14th to 17th, 2023.
Future network diversity
NTT states that in the future, in the 6G/IOWN era, technologies such as CPS (see below) will appear, and network services will become more diverse and sophisticated.
Cyber-physical systems (CPS) refer to systems that merge the physical and digital worlds. These systems combine sensors, actuators, data processing, and communication technologies to collect and collect information in real time. Analyze and control. CPS is expected to be used in many applications such as self-driving cars, smart cities, and industrial robots.
“Conventional networks transferred information independently of the information processing in cloud services and terminals.While the information processing of various services in cloud services and terminals has become more sophisticated, the network configuration has changed. It is not agile and its functionality is limited to data transfer only, which may limit the range of advanced services and terminals.Also, as computerized personal information (digital identity) becomes more widespread, advanced services are becoming increasingly popular. While there are high expectations for the use of personal information, there are concerns that the digitization of personal information may lead to the unintentional collection of personal information, as well as the identification and misuse of individuals by collating collected information. NTT mentions this in a white paper detailing its work on this topic.
The Inclusive Core is comprised of various technologies that realize four multifaceted principles of integration and collaboration as communication services themselves, and aims to become a common foundation for the future.
Robust network of the future
Looking at other technologies that are gaining traction in this space, NTT also highlights its “In-Network Service Acceleration Platform (ISAP).” This resilient network technology has several pervasive and diverse use cases. As a technology that realizes In-Network Computing, ISAP mediates information processing related to services on terminals and cloud services, and creates a “cascade computing environment” on hardware on a network depending on the communication environment and service usage status. Build. environment.
Although many of the NTT technologies on display here are deep-level, their high-level use cases will be felt by anyone using the common tools currently associated with the web. As the company likes to say, if you’ve ever used the Internet, you’ve probably used an NTT server. This is the base level board layer technology that we all come into contact with.
