Mobile Edge Computing: Opportunities, Solutions, and Challenges - Presentation Outline
1️⃣ Title Slide
• Title: Mobile Edge Computing: Opportunities, Solutions, and Challenges
• Subtitle: Exploring the Future of Edge Computing
• Your Name & Date
• Suggested Image: A futuristic smart city with cloud and edge computing elements.
2️⃣ Introduction (Problem Statement)
• Why do we need MEC?
o The world is moving towards real-time applications, but cloud computing is too
slow for critical tasks.
o Latency, bandwidth issues, and energy consumption make cloud-based
solutions inefficient.
• MEC as a solution:
o Processes data locally, closer to users.
o Reduces latency, optimizes bandwidth, and supports real-time AI.
• Suggested Image: A comparison diagram of traditional cloud vs. MEC.
3️⃣ What is Mobile Edge Computing (MEC)?
• Definition:
o MEC is a distributed computing model that places cloud-like services at the
network edge, near users.
o It helps offload computation from mobile devices to nearby MEC servers instead
of distant cloud data centers.
• Key Benefits:
o Ultra-low latency
o Efficient bandwidth usage
o Location-aware services
o Real-time AI and analytics
• Suggested Image: A simple MEC architecture diagram.
4️⃣ How Does MEC Work? (Architecture)
• Three-Layer MEC Architecture:
1️⃣ End Devices – Smartphones, IoT sensors, smart cars.
2️⃣ Edge Cloud (MEC Servers) – Located at base stations, IoT gateways, and access points.
3️⃣ Public Cloud – Traditional cloud computing infrastructure for deep processing.
• Deployment locations:
o 5G Base Stations
o IoT Gateways
o 🏙 Smart City Infrastructure
• Suggested Image: A layered diagram showing MEC architecture.
5⃣ Key Applications of MEC
Real-World Use Cases:
• Smart Transportation → AI-powered traffic optimization & autonomous vehicles.
• Smart Cities & IoT → Real-time surveillance, energy management, and pollution
control.
• Healthcare & Remote Surgery → Ultra-low latency enables AI-assisted diagnosis &
remote operations.
• Cloud Gaming & Streaming → MEC stores and processes high-quality video locally,
reducing lag.
• Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) → Instant object recognition &
seamless interaction.
• Suggested Image: Icons representing each application.
6️⃣ Computation Offloading: Why It’s Important
• The Problem:
o Mobile devices have limited processing power and battery life.
o Sending heavy computing tasks to the cloud causes delays.
• MEC’s Solution:
o Tasks are offloaded to MEC servers, providing faster results.
o Example: AI voice recognition runs on MEC instead of a smartphone, reducing
lag.
• Suggested Image: A workflow diagram showing task offloading from mobile devices to
MEC servers.
7️⃣ MEC + 5G: The Future of Real-Time Computing
• Why 5G Enhances MEC?
o 1️ms latency for real-time applications.
o Massive connectivity – Supports billions of IoT devices.
o Faster speeds enable AI-driven automation.
• Examples of 5G + MEC applications:
o Self-driving cars
o Smart factories
o Remote-controlled robotics
• Suggested Image: A 5G-powered smart city with edge computing.
8️⃣ Security & Privacy Challenges in MEC
• Key Risks:
o Cyberattacks & Data Breaches – MEC servers handle sensitive data.
o Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks – Hackers can overload MEC servers.
o Multi-Tenancy Issues – Multiple users share MEC resources, increasing risks.
• Solutions:
o Encryption & Authentication – Protects data transfers.
o AI-Powered Security – Detects and stops cyber threats in real time.
o Zero Trust Architecture – Ensures only authorized devices access MEC
services.
• Suggested Image: A security shield protecting an MEC network.
9️⃣ Challenges & Future Research in MEC
• Unresolved Issues in MEC:
1️⃣ Lack of Standardization – No global MEC framework exists yet.
2️⃣ Scalability Issues – Can MEC handle billions of devices?
3️⃣ Infrastructure Costs – Deploying MEC servers at every base station is expensive.
4️⃣ Security & Privacy – How do we secure user data at the edge?
• Suggested Image: A roadmap for MEC improvements.
Conclusion & Q&A
• Summary:
o MEC revolutionizes cloud computing by enabling low-latency, real-time
processing.
o MEC + 5G will power the future of AI, smart cities, and IoT.
o Challenges like security, standardization, and cost must be solved for mass
adoption.
• Discussion Question:
o "How will MEC impact daily life in the next 5 years?"
• Suggested Image: A futuristic city powered by MEC + AI.
