PRIVATE 5G SLICING DRIVEN BY INTENT USING MEC AND SD-WAN FOR SUPPORTING MULTITNTARY COMMUNICATIONS

Abstract

This paper presents an intent-driven architecture for private 5G network slicing that integrates Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) and SD-WAN to support multi-tenant enterprise communications. The proposed framework allows tenants to express high-level intents (e.g., latency, reliability, isolation) that are automatically translated into slice templates and enforced through coordinated control of 5G RAN/core, MEC platforms, and SD-WAN overlays. A hierarchical orchestration layer performs end-to-end SLA mapping, dynamic resource allocation, and cross-domain telemetry collection. Closed-loop control adapts slice configurations in real time based on application KPIs and network conditions, ensuring performance guarantees for heterogeneous services such as mission-critical control, video analytics, and enterprise IT traffic. Validation results demonstrate improved isolation, predictable QoS, and operational agility for multi-tenant 5G environments