Redefining Telecommunications: Data Engineering and Blockchain for B5G/6G Networks

Abstract

This tutorial provides a detailed and structured examination of the latest developments in data engineering and blockchain technologies, focusing on their convergence with emerging telecommunication systems. A major focus is on mapping the data engineering lifecycle - including phases such as data connectivity, ingestion, processing and analysis, storage, visualization and orchestration - to the architecture and operational requirements of telecommunication networks. The role of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) in enabling secure, transparent and decentralized solutions for B5G systems is also highlighted. In addition, the tutorial explores the integration of these frameworks with data science pipelines and discusses practical use cases where data engineering and blockchain intersect in telecom environments. To complement the conceptual parts, two illustrative demonstrations are also presented.