Abstract:

With the continuous development of technologies such as 5G/6G, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, and machine learning, as well as the continuous popularity of various SaaS applications such as metaverse and video conferencing, new network traffic models and business requirements have brought unprecedented challenges to the current network. Domestic research organizations represented by the Network 5.0 Industry and Technology Innovation Alliance are conducting research on a new network architecture for future networks, but they are still in the early stage of exploring practical application. The various quality parameters, business testing systems, and testing standards for emerging networks have not yet reached a mature stage, so the further exploration is needed. By analyzing and summarizing the current research and situation of IP network testing technology, this paper reflects on and prospects the development of testing and evaluation technologies for the new network architecture of Network 5.0.

Key words: new network architecture, test and evaluation, Network 5.0