Unified 5G-IoT Framework with CAMARA Gateways and SDN Federation
For IoT and 5G network operators, this framework aims to simplify interoperability and cross-domain control, but the contribution is incremental.
The paper proposes a unified framework integrating CAMARA open gateways and federated SDN to address fragmentation in 5G-IoT convergence, demonstrating remote control of KNX devices. No concrete performance numbers are provided.
The convergence of 5G and IoT enables fully connected, intelligent environments, but it faces challenges from the fragmentation of public/private 5G networks and the heterogeneity of IoT networks. We propose a unified framework using CAMARA open gateways, which provide standardized, open APIs to expose network capabilities, reducing fragmentation and simplifying interoperability, supported by a federated SDN architecture that ensures scalable cross-domain control. We further demonstrate 5G-based remote control of KNX devices, extending industrial and building automation. These contributions lay the foundation for a secure, dynamic "network of networks" supporting next-generation applications.