Network Digital Untwinning: Towards Backward Optimization of Digital Twins

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2605.00169v1
• Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:41:26 GMT
• Title: Network Digital Untwinning: Towards Backward Optimization of Digital Twins
• Abstract summary: Network digital twins (NDTs) are transforming network management by offering precise virtual replicas of physical network systems.<n>NDTs reliance on diverse and sensitive data introduces challenges related to data management, regulatory compliance, and user privacy.<n>We introduce a network digital untwinning framework that enables the targeted removal of NDT contributions while maintaining model integrity.
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• Abstract: Network digital twins (NDTs) are transforming network management by offering precise virtual replicas of physical network systems. However, their reliance on diverse and sensitive data introduces significant challenges related to data management, regulatory compliance, and user privacy. In scenarios where selective data removal is necessary, such as device deactivation, network reconfiguration, or regulatory compliance, traditional approaches often fall short of preserving the integrity of the twin model. To address this gap, we introduce a network digital untwinning framework that enables the targeted removal of deprecated NDT contributions while maintaining model integrity. Our approach comprises two complementary components: Single Request Untwinning (\algO) and Parallel Request Untwinning (\algM) mechanisms. \algO leverages connectivity metrics based on geographical proximity, data distribution, and network-level attributes to identify and remove the target NDT along with its propagating influence. This is achieved through an optimally selected rollback checkpoint augmented with injected Gaussian noise, followed by a precise remapping phase. \algM extends this mechanism to efficiently handle multiple removal requests by clustering NDTs with similar attributes and performing a coordinated rollback and untwinning schedule. We provide theoretical guarantees on model indistinguishability from scratch-built twins, and validate the framework through extensive experiments on real-world traffic data, demonstrating its effectiveness and operational efficiency.

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