# The 6G Ecosystem as Support for IoE and Private Networks: Vision, Requirements, and Challenges
## 1 Introduction  
The evolution of wireless communication has been marked by transformative leaps, eachhering in new paradigms of connectivity and interaction. Today, we face a new revolution, i.e., a new frontier. The emergence of sixth-generation (6G) technology promises to reshape connectivity and transcend the boundaries of its predecessors, unlocking unprecedented capabilities and enabling a plethora of applications that will change ourperception of lifestyle, society, and business in ways that were once confined to the realm of \"wishful thinking\". The forthcoming mobile network generation, 6G, is poised to address novel and innovative challenges. It is envisioned as a self-contained artificial intelligence ecosystem, moving from a human-centric paradigm to a dual human- and machine-centric focus. It is expected that 6G will usher in near-instant, seamless wireless connectivity that knows no bounds [1]. Anticipated as the enabler for a globally connected ecosystem, 6G is poised to realize comprehensive connectivity. At the heart of 6G's advancements lies edge intelligence (EI), a pivotal technology that amalgamates artificial intelligence (AI) with mobile multiple-access edge computing (MEC). This fusion unlocks the latent potential of intelligent, data -centric service at the edge. Furthermore, the integration of edge technology is imperative for the success of 6G, as it enables the convergence of cloud capabilities with intelligent devices in the proximity. Expanding upon the foundation of 5G, the evolution to 6G is set to profoundly influence the progression of communication development's intelligence. This evolution encompasses intelligent, deep, holographic, and ubiquitous connectivity [2]. In the standardization processes and procedures of 5G networks, three distinct scenarios were identified in the initial stages: enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC), and massive machine-type communications (mMTC). These scenarios served as key foundations for establishing the design guidelines of 5G technologies. Sixth-generation (6G) technology promises to profoundly enhance communication networks, with the ambitious goal of establishing a worldwide connection using sustainable approaches, all geared towards the ultimate aim of enriching the quality of life. The horizon of mobile communications and internet technologies is witnessing advancements that transcend current scientific boundaries. Complex concepts such as automated driving, augmented and virtual reality, and mMTC demand an elevated mobile infrastructure for successful implementation [3]. Many applications, because of 6G, will be redefined and restructured: the landscape of technology will be reshaped with the transformation of the internet of things (IoT) into the internet of everything (IoE), marking the onset of numerous innovative technologies: intelligent internet of medical things (IIoMT), intelligent industrial internet of everything (IIIoE) like the intelligent grid (EC-IoT SC: edge computing iot-based smart grid) [4]. This will transform the transition from smart to intelligent, i.e., with AI capabilities within 6G, the IoE will evolve smart devices into intelligent entities. These devices will authentically operate with AI-driven capabilities, enabling them to predict, make decisions, and share their experiences with other intelligent devices [5]. The advent of 6G is poised to profoundly influence the evolution of communication development's intelligence process, encompassing intelligent, extensive, deep, holographic, and ubiquitous connectivity. Future time-critical applications' demands on 6G communication technology encompass very high bandwidth (\(\geq\)1 Tbps), very high operating frequencies (\(\geq\)1 THz), very low latency times (\(\leq\)1 ms), extremely high reliability (10\({}^{-9}\)), high mobility (\(\geq\)1000 km/h), and wavelengths within the range of \(\leq\)300 \(\upmu\)m [5]. It will be a paradigm shift in time-critical applications, entirely dependent on communication technology.