An M-CORD Architecture for Multi-Access Edge Computing: A Review

The advent of newer generations of mobile wireless standards allow for the network providers to offer better, faster and more reliable connections. The roll-out of 4G boasted five times faster data transmission than the existing 3G technology, and consequently, the 5G would allow for at least three times the transmission speed that is offered by 4G. M-CORD built on the pillars of SDN, NFV and cloud technologies [1] is an open source solution which makes use of open source software, disaggregation, and virtualization of RAN and core functions of the mobile wireless networks. M-CORD provides a state-of-the-art platform for rapid innovation and community participation which allows for the realization of the 5G technology. The experience that a user has on a 5G network would be unparalleled to any previous technology. 5G boasts of a minimum connection speed of 10Gbps with a maximum delay of 1 millisecond round trip delay. The near-perpetual availability and broader coverage would also aid the user.