Bridging Research and Standardization: Innovations and Methodology for 6G Standard Contributions

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Main Authors: Conserva, Francesca, Busacca, Fabio, Puligheddu, Corrado, Bizzarri, Simone, Fodrini, Maurizio, Cuozzo, Giampaolo, Marini, Riccardo
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author Conserva, Francesca
Busacca, Fabio
Puligheddu, Corrado
Bizzarri, Simone
Fodrini, Maurizio
Cuozzo, Giampaolo
Marini, Riccardo
author_facet Conserva, Francesca
Busacca, Fabio
Puligheddu, Corrado
Bizzarri, Simone
Fodrini, Maurizio
Cuozzo, Giampaolo
Marini, Riccardo
contents The transition towards 6G presents unique challenges and opportunities in mobile networks design and standardization. Addressing these challenges requires a robust methodology for analyzing and selecting innovations that can be effectively translated into 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) contributions. This paper presents a systematic approach to bridging research and standardization, ensuring that cutting-edge advancements extend beyond academia and translate into concrete standardization efforts. The proposed methodology has been applied within the Italian RESTART framework to two ongoing research areas: Morphable Programmable Networks (MPNs) and Network Digital Twins (NDTs), both key enablers of next-generation networks. MPNs enhance dynamic adaptability and resource management, while NDTs enable real-time simulation, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision-making. Their integration into 3GPP Release 20 will be instrumental in shaping a flexible and future-proof mobile ecosystem. These innovations exemplify how research-driven solutions can align with 6G standardization objectives. By applying the proposed methodology, we aim to establish a systematic pathway for transitioning research into impactful 3GPP contributions, ultimately driving the evolution of next-generation networks.
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spellingShingle Bridging Research and Standardization: Innovations and Methodology for 6G Standard Contributions
Conserva, Francesca
Busacca, Fabio
Puligheddu, Corrado
Bizzarri, Simone
Fodrini, Maurizio
Cuozzo, Giampaolo
Marini, Riccardo
Networking and Internet Architecture
Emerging Technologies
The transition towards 6G presents unique challenges and opportunities in mobile networks design and standardization. Addressing these challenges requires a robust methodology for analyzing and selecting innovations that can be effectively translated into 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) contributions. This paper presents a systematic approach to bridging research and standardization, ensuring that cutting-edge advancements extend beyond academia and translate into concrete standardization efforts. The proposed methodology has been applied within the Italian RESTART framework to two ongoing research areas: Morphable Programmable Networks (MPNs) and Network Digital Twins (NDTs), both key enablers of next-generation networks. MPNs enhance dynamic adaptability and resource management, while NDTs enable real-time simulation, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision-making. Their integration into 3GPP Release 20 will be instrumental in shaping a flexible and future-proof mobile ecosystem. These innovations exemplify how research-driven solutions can align with 6G standardization objectives. By applying the proposed methodology, we aim to establish a systematic pathway for transitioning research into impactful 3GPP contributions, ultimately driving the evolution of next-generation networks.
title Bridging Research and Standardization: Innovations and Methodology for 6G Standard Contributions
topic Networking and Internet Architecture
Emerging Technologies
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.06682