Leveraging Information-Centric Edge Computing in Private 5G Cellular Networks via the W3C Web of Things

In this paper, we present an architecture for the deployment of an edge computing system based on Named Data Networking (NDN) as part of a private 5G network. Our proposed architecture integrates IP-based and non-IP-based components using the W3C Web of Things (WoT) standards, including a Thing Description Directory (TDD). Our results highlight the potential of both edge computing and WoT concepts for private 5G deployments but also reveal several standardization gaps that need to be closed to make effective use of the new technologies.