@inproceedings{5fb43472b8fd4eb995a1f4e23b8e5a08,
title = "Optimizing synchronous handover in cloud RAN",
abstract = "Radio networks are at the brink of a transformation in order to meet new requirements for high data and device densities expected for the Internet-of-Things (IoT) era. Cloud technology is positioned to be a key element in building effective 5G radio networks, so-called Cloud RANs. In this paper, we focus on Cloud RAN architectural benefits in relation to synchronous handovers without random access; an important enabler for ultra-low latency and ultra-high reliability services for high mobility IoT applications. We analyze the performance of Cloud RAN architectures and introduce a new concept for reducing the handover preparation time. Compared to today's distributed RAN architectures, we show a handover preparation time reduction of up to 60% for a wide range of interface and processing latency assumptions.",
author = "Troels Kolding and Gim{\'e}nez, {Lucas Chavarr{\'i}a} and Pedersen, {Klaus I.}",
year = "2018",
month = feb,
day = "8",
doi = "10.1109/VTCFall.2017.8288048",
language = "English",
isbn = "978-1-5090-5936-2",
series = "IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference",
publisher = "IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)",
pages = "1--6",
booktitle = "2017 IEEE 86th Vehicular Technology Conference, VTC Fall 2017 - Proceedings",
address = "United States",
note = "86th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, VTC Fall 2017 ; Conference date: 24-09-2017 Through 27-09-2017",
}