New Three-Tier Game-Theoretic Approach for Computation Offloading in Multi-Access Edge Computing

In this paper, a new game-theoretic multi-layer computing resource and network resource allocation algorithm is proposed for computation offloading in Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) networks. We establish a new multi-layer system model for Data Center Operators and develop resource allocation relation between the MEC data center operators and users. We also investigate the matching relationship between the cloudlets and users. Based on the proposed multi-layer allocation algorithm, a joint optimization framework is delivered to realize the allocation of computing resources and communication channels in MEC. Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm provides effective solution for the problem of cloudlets allocation in MEC networks, and can significantly improve the computing and communication capabilities in the presence of user heterogeneity.