GENIO: Synergizing Edge Computing with Optical Network Infrastructures

TL;DR

GENIO is a new platform that integrates edge computing with existing optical network infrastructures, improving resource utilization and performance for low-latency applications.

Contribution

It introduces GENIO, a novel platform that leverages Passive Optical Network infrastructures for distributed edge computing, enhancing capabilities of telecom operators.

Findings

GENIO supports real-world edge scenarios effectively.

Simulation results show GENIO outperforms traditional architectures.

GENIO enables telecom operators to utilize existing PON networks for edge computing.

Abstract

Edge computing has emerged as a paradigm to bring low-latency and bandwidth-intensive applications close to end-users. However, edge computing platforms still face challenges related to resource constraints, connectivity, and security. We present GENIO, a novel platform that integrates edge computing within existing Passive Optical Network (PON) infrastructures. GENIO enhances central offices with computational and storage resources, enabling telecom operators to leverage their existing PON networks as a distributed edge computing infrastructure. Through simulations, we show the feasibility of GENIO in supporting real-world edge scenarios, and its better performance compared to a traditional edge computing architecture.