Advances in Cloud/Edge Computing: AI, Application, Blockchain and Security

Dear Colleagues,

Cloud/Edge computing is evolving to accommodate new services/applications and technologies aligned with AI and blockchain. With AI services that offer various capabilities, and blockchain ensuring data integrity, these cutting-edge technologies each demand significant computing power. To meet these requirements, Cloud/Edge computing plays an important role, along with security considerations.

This Special Issue aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas and the sharing of the latest research results among researchers from various fields. We are pleased to invite you to submit your work to this Special Issue.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome for submission. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: 

1. Cloud/edge computing;
2. Cloud/edge applications;
3. Distributed applications;
4. Smart contracts;
5. Security;
6. AI as a service;
7. Blockchain as a service. We look forward to receiving your contributions

Dr. Youngbeom Park
Dr. Young Yoon
Guest Editors

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