ETSI GR MEC 027 confirms that most existing MEC specifications are virtualization-agnostic, meaning the architectural framework can support container-based technologies with minimal updates to current standards. The report also details how MEC functionalities can enable network slicing, identifying four concepts and prioritizing two for future implementation to support multi-tenant and 5G deployments. Concurrently, key specifications including MEC 011, MEC 012, and MEC 010-2 have been updated to reflect ongoing evolution and introduce the first Stage 3 API specifications aligned with ETSI NFV SOL standards. These updates ensure the MEC ecosystem remains consistent with NFV requirements while advancing toward a fully standardized API set expected to conclude by year-end.
Keywords: MEC virtualization, network slicing, API standardization, NFV integration, edge computing