5g and 6g Connectivity for Cloud-Driven IoT Systems: Enhancing Intelligent Networking, Edge Computing, and Data-Aware Ecosystems for Future Digital Infrastructure

Abstract

The rapid evolution of communication technologies has revolutionized how connected devices interact, communicate, and process data. Fifth-generation (5G) and emerging sixth-generation (6G) networks are key enablers for cloud driven Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems. They provide ultra-reliable, low latency communication (URLLC), massive machine-type communications (mMTC), and enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) capabilities essential for real-time data analytics and decision-making. This paper explores how 5G and 6G connectivity enhance cloud-driven IoT systems through advanced network slicing, edge-cloud integration, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven automation, and sustainable computing architectures. It further discusses literature contributions, challenges, and future directions toward achieving fully autonomous, intelligent, and energy-efficient IoT environments.

KEYWORDS: 5G, 6G, Cloud-Driven IoT, Edge Computing, Network Slicing, Low Latency, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Infrastructure, Sustainable Networking