Distributed AI in Zero-Touch Provisioning for Edge Networks: Challenges and Research Directions

Abhishek Hazra, Andrea Morichetta, Ilir Murturi, Lauri Lovén, Chinmaya Kumar Dehury, Victor Casamayor-Pujol, Praveen Kumar Donta, Schahram Dustdar

Abstract: This article combines Distributed Artificial Intelligence (DAI) with zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) for edge networks. Several advantages are also highlighted that come with incorporating DAI into ZTP in the context of edge networks. Further, we draw potential research directions to foster novel studies in this field.