# Beyond 5G Networks: Integration of Communication, Computing, Caching, and Control

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2212.13141 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2212.13141/

## Key facts

- No citing papers in the map yet (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 35 of its 167 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 26 Dec 2022.

## Builds on (most cited first, 30 of 35)

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## Abstract (arXiv)

In recent years, the exponential proliferation of smart devices with their intelligent applications poses severe challenges on conventional cellular networks. Such challenges can be potentially overcome by integrating communication, computing, caching, and control (i4C) technologies. In this survey, we first give a snapshot of different aspects of the i4C, comprising background, motivation, leading technological enablers, potential applications, and use cases. Next, we describe different models of communication, computing, caching, and control (4C) to lay the foundation of the integration approach. We review current state-of-the-art research efforts related to the i4C, focusing on recent trends of both conventional and artificial intelligence (AI)-based integration approaches. We also highlight the need for intelligence in resources integration. Then, we discuss integration of sensing and communication (ISAC) and classify the integration approaches into various classes. Finally, we propose open challenges and present future research directions for beyond 5G networks, such as 6G.