Network operators encouraged to enhance network capabilities by GSMA in conjunction with AE Computing Consortium.
The Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) has deepened its partnership with GSMA Fusion, a GSMA Open Gateway initiative, as both organisations aim to upgrade mobile network infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of next-generation automotive technology.
Henry Calvert, Head of Networks at GSMA, highlighted the need to align network services with the needs of the automotive sector, stating that "more can be done." The AECC is advocating for a topology-aware, distributed cloud system that moves computing resources closer to vehicles to reduce latency and optimise performance.
The AECC's proposed system would enable essential real-time data processing for the industry's most demanding applications. This decentralised approach, paired with multi-operator capabilities, would enable seamless vehicle-to-cloud communication and real-time data processing.
The AECC will showcase four key automotive use cases at the GSMA Open Gateway demonstration area at MWC 2025. These use cases include advances in IoT connectivity, low-latency communication, dynamic network resource management, and multi-access edge computing (MEC) interoperability.
Connected vehicles are expected to generate exponentially more data. Current networks, however, were not designed to handle real-time data processing functions that are essential for next-generation automotive technology. The AECC's call to action signals a pivotal moment for mobile operators, automakers, and technology providers.
The partnership aims to align mobile infrastructure with industries undergoing digital transformation. To meet these challenges, the AECC has released a Statement of Requirements document detailing the network capabilities necessary for intelligent driving, high-definition mapping, and teleoperation. The document underscores the need for scalable, programmable 5G services capable of managing massive uplink traffic and real-time data processing.
Plans include refining deployment priorities and implementation timelines. Key technologies and initiatives, such as the IRIGATE Project, Federated Connectivity for Automotive OEMs, and C-V2X Technology, are being explored to ensure the evolution of mobile networks keeps pace with the future of mobility.
Dr. Muriel Desaeger of Toyota Motor Europe will speak at the Connect 5G Summit at MWC 2025, discussing the urgent question: will mobile networks evolve fast enough to keep pace with the future of mobility? The global adoption of enhanced network capabilities must accelerate to address the challenges of handling the rising flood of real-time data in the automotive industry.
Recommendations for upgrading mobile network infrastructure could include adopting scalable and flexible connectivity solutions, standardising API access, and integrating C-V2X technology. These recommendations align with the broader goals of enhancing connectivity, reducing latency, and ensuring interoperability across different networks and devices in the automotive sector.
- As the automotive industry evolves towards next-generation technology, it becomes increasingly important for finance and technology providers to collaborate with mobile network operators to upgrade infrastructure capable of handling real-time data processing functions.
- To address the growing data demands of the automotive sector, the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) has proposed a topology-aware, distributed cloud system that moves computing resources closer to vehicles, placed alongside data-and-cloud-computing and transportation services.
- As the automotive landscape undergoes digital transformation, the AECC's strategic partnership with GSMA Fusion emphasizes the need to adhere to recommendations such as implementing scalable and flexible connectivity solutions, standardizing APIs, and integrating C-V2X technology for efficient transportation and automotive systems.
