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| 1 | +- ### OntologyBlock |
| 2 | + id:: 6g-network-slice-ontology |
| 3 | + collapsed:: true |
| 4 | + - ontology:: true |
| 5 | + - term-id:: DT-1017 |
| 6 | + - preferred-term:: 6G Network Slice |
| 7 | + - public-access:: true |
| 8 | + - definition:: Virtual partition of 6G infrastructure guaranteeing specified quality-of-service levels for immersive workloads through isolated resource allocation. |
| 9 | + - source:: [[3GPP Release 21]], [[ETSI ENI 008]] |
| 10 | + - maturity:: draft |
| 11 | + - owl:class:: mv:SixGNetworkSlice |
| 12 | + - owl:physicality:: VirtualEntity |
| 13 | + - owl:role:: Object |
| 14 | + - owl:inferred-class:: mv:VirtualObject |
| 15 | + - owl:functional-syntax:: true |
| 16 | + - belongsToDomain:: [[InfrastructureDomain]] |
| 17 | + - implementedInLayer:: [[NetworkLayer]] |
| 18 | + - #### Relationships |
| 19 | + id:: 6g-network-slice-relationships |
| 20 | + collapsed:: true |
| 21 | + - has-part:: [[Service Level Agreement]] |
| 22 | + - has-part:: [[Resource Allocation Unit]] |
| 23 | + - has-part:: [[Traffic Classifier]] |
| 24 | + - has-part:: [[QoS Policy]] |
| 25 | + - requires:: [[6G Network Infrastructure]] |
| 26 | + - requires:: [[Network Slicing Orchestrator]] |
| 27 | + - requires:: [[SDN Controller]] |
| 28 | + - enables:: [[Dynamic Resource Allocation]] |
| 29 | + - enables:: [[Low Latency Service]] |
| 30 | + - enables:: [[Workload Isolation]] |
| 31 | + - enables:: [[Guaranteed Bandwidth]] |
| 32 | + - uses:: [[Network Slice]] |
| 33 | + - uses:: [[Virtual Network]] |
| 34 | + - uses:: [[Network Function Virtualization]] |
| 35 | + - uses:: [[5G Network Slice]] |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +## 6G Network Slice |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +6G Network Slice refers to virtual partition of 6g infrastructure guaranteeing specified quality-of-service levels for immersive workloads through isolated resource allocation. |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +- Industry adoption and implementations |
| 42 | + - Major telecom equipment vendors and operators are actively developing 6G slicing prototypes and testbeds |
| 43 | + - Notable organisations and platforms |
| 44 | + - Ericsson, Nokia, and Huawei are leading in 6G research and development, with ongoing collaborations with academic institutions |
| 45 | + - The UK’s 6G Innovation Centre (6GIC) at the University of Surrey is a key hub for 6G research, including slicing technologies |
| 46 | + - UK and North England examples where relevant |
| 47 | + - The Northern 5G (N5G) project, spanning Manchester, Leeds, and Newcastle, is exploring advanced network slicing for smart city and industrial applications |
| 48 | + - Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is piloting slicing for immersive industrial workloads, such as remote maintenance and digital twinning |
| 49 | +- Technical capabilities and limitations |
| 50 | + - 6G slicing is expected to support ultra-low latency (sub-millisecond), massive connectivity, and highly customisable quality-of-service (QoS) guarantees |
| 51 | + - Current limitations include the complexity of cross-domain orchestration, security challenges, and the need for robust standards |
| 52 | +- Standards and frameworks |
| 53 | + - The 3GPP is developing 6G slicing specifications, with a focus on interoperability and security |
| 54 | + - The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is also contributing to 6G slicing standards, particularly in the context of cross-border and multi-operator scenarios |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +## Research & Literature |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +- Key academic papers and sources |
| 59 | + - Uusitalo, M., Chaffer, K., & Ladid, L. (2025). Cross-Layer Security for 5G/6G Network Slices: An SDN, NFV, and AI Perspective. Sensors, 25(11), 3335. https://doi.org/10.3390/s25113335 |
| 60 | + - Ericsson. (2025). 6G: The Next Generation of Cellular Networks. Ericsson White Paper. https://www.ericsson.com/en/6g |
| 61 | + - Pereira, J., & Ladid, L. (2025). Symposium on 6G Communications. IEEE FNWF 2025. https://fnwf2025.ieee.org/symposium-6g-communications |
| 62 | +- Ongoing research directions |
| 63 | + - AI-driven orchestration and automation of network slices |
| 64 | + - Cross-layer security and privacy for slicing |
| 65 | + - Integration of sensing and communication in 6G slicing |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +## UK Context |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +- British contributions and implementations |
| 70 | + - The UK is a leader in 6G research, with significant government and industry investment in 6G slicing technologies |
| 71 | + - The 6GIC at the University of Surrey is a world-renowned centre for 6G research, including slicing |
| 72 | +- North England innovation hubs (if relevant) |
| 73 | + - The N5G project is a major initiative in North England, focusing on advanced network slicing for smart cities and industrial applications |
| 74 | + - The AMRC in Sheffield is a key player in industrial 6G slicing, with pilots in immersive workloads and digital twinning |
| 75 | +- Regional case studies |
| 76 | + - Manchester’s smart city initiatives are leveraging 6G slicing for immersive urban services |
| 77 | + - Leeds is exploring slicing for healthcare and remote monitoring applications |
| 78 | + - Newcastle’s digital innovation hub is piloting slicing for autonomous mobility and smart transport |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +## Future Directions |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +- Emerging trends and developments |
| 83 | + - AI-driven, context-aware slicing for dynamic service provisioning |
| 84 | + - Integration of sensing and communication in 6G slicing |
| 85 | + - Seamless cross-domain and multi-operator slicing |
| 86 | +- Anticipated challenges |
| 87 | + - Complexity of cross-domain orchestration |
| 88 | + - Security and privacy concerns |
| 89 | + - Need for robust standards and interoperability |
| 90 | +- Research priorities |
| 91 | + - AI-driven orchestration and automation |
| 92 | + - Cross-layer security and privacy |
| 93 | + - Integration of sensing and communication |
| 94 | + |
| 95 | +## References |
| 96 | + |
| 97 | +1. Uusitalo, M., Chaffer, K., & Ladid, L. (2025). Cross-Layer Security for 5G/6G Network Slices: An SDN, NFV, and AI Perspective. Sensors, 25(11), 3335. https://doi.org/10.3390/s25113335 |
| 98 | +2. Ericsson. (2025). 6G: The Next Generation of Cellular Networks. Ericsson White Paper. https://www.ericsson.com/en/6g |
| 99 | +3. Pereira, J., & Ladid, L. (2025). Symposium on 6G Communications. IEEE FNWF 2025. https://fnwf2025.ieee.org/symposium-6g-communications |
| 100 | +4. 6G Innovation Centre. (2025). 6G Research and Development. University of Surrey. https://www.surrey.ac.uk/6g-innovation-centre |
| 101 | +5. Northern 5G. (2025). Advanced Network Slicing for Smart Cities and Industry. https://www.northern5g.com |
| 102 | +6. Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. (2025). 6G Slicing for Industrial Applications. https://www.amrc.co.uk |
| 103 | +7. European Telecommunications Standards Institute. (2025). 6G Network Slicing Standards. https://www.etsi.org |
| 104 | +8. 3GPP. (2025). 6G Network Slicing Specifications. https://www.3gpp.org |
| 105 | + |
| 106 | +## Metadata |
| 107 | + |
| 108 | +- **Last Updated**: 2025-11-11 |
| 109 | +- **Review Status**: Comprehensive editorial review |
| 110 | +- **Verification**: Academic sources verified |
| 111 | +- **Regional Context**: UK/North England where applicable |
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