enance and Construction Parking Management Public Safety Public Transportation Support The high-level architecture of AVs Sustainable Travel Traffic Management Traveler Information Vehicle Safety Weather In summary, the ARC-IT helps to provide a common framework and set of standards for connected systems and ITSs. Next, let us look at the role of public cloud providers. The role of cloud providers To get the 5G network ready for various applications, including AVs, different telecommunication providers are working with public cloud providers. AT&T is working with Microsoft to enhance its 5G capabilities, using Azure for Operators (https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/ microsoft-partners-with-the-telecommunications-industry-to-roll - - - ut-5g-and-more/). Figure 14.10 shows how public cloud providers such as Microsoft Azure are creating the computing infrastructure for 5G operators: NEW Azure for Operators solutions and services Next-gen hybrid operator platform High performance applications at the edge Azure Operator Distributed Services Azure Operator 5G Core Azure Private 5G Core Azure public MEC Carrier-grade, hybrid cloud Cloud-native 5G SA core for operator 5G packet core as a service for Azure compute and services platform for 5G mobile and edge deployments in Azure Operator Azure private MEC solution with operator 5G connectivity voice networks Distributed Services for low-latency applications Smart city inconclusive Healthcare Retail Unified Cloud Management Cloud managed Mobile Devices Cell towers Azure Arc Azure CVCD DevOps Azure Security Azure Paas Build, Deploy Operate Edge Services & Applications Automotive Public Infrastructure Azure Private Operator 5G Core 5G Core Enterprise Operator on- Operator on- Azure Region Premises prem (far edge) prem (near edge) Enterprise Edge Operator Edge Compute Stadium Venues Gaming Edge Radios Global Internet & Devices Figure 14.10 - Azure for Operators solution overview 5G and Autonomous Vehicles 5G operators are under pressure to quickly deliver the new network 