Network Architectures for IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems

A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Networks".

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Dear Colleagues,

The rapid evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the integration of cyber-physical systems (CPS) are reshaping the landscape of network architecture. This Special Issue, “Network Architectures for IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems”, seeks to explore the innovative design, optimization, and security challenges that are pivotal in these domains. As we push the boundaries of what is possible, we invite contributions that offer novel insights into the development and deployment of robust, scalable, and secure network architectures.

This issue aims to gather leading research that addresses the complex interplay between connectivity, computational demands, and security in IoT and CPS environments. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, AI-driven network management, advanced security protocols, data integrity in distributed networks, and the implications of quantum technologies in securing communications.

We look forward to your contributions that not only discuss technological advancements but also consider the practical implications and challenges facing today’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystems.

Dr. Ivan Cvitić
Prof. Dr. Dragan Peraković
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Keywords

  • IoT
  • cyber-physical systems
  • network architecture
  • security
  • quantum technologies
  • AI in networking
  • scalability
  • robustness

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Optimising Wi-Fi HaLow Connectivity: A Framework for Variable Environmental and Application Demands
by Karen Hargreave, Vicky Liu and Luke Kane
Electronics 2025, 14(13), 2733; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14132733 - 7 Jul 2025
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As the number of IoT (Internet of Things) devices continues to grow at an exceptional rate, so does the variety of use cases and operating environments. IoT now plays a crucial role in areas including smart cities, medicine and smart agriculture, where environments [...] Read more.
As the number of IoT (Internet of Things) devices continues to grow at an exceptional rate, so does the variety of use cases and operating environments. IoT now plays a crucial role in areas including smart cities, medicine and smart agriculture, where environments vary to include built environments, forest, paddocks and many more. This research examines how Wi-Fi HaLow can be optimised to support the varying environments and a wide variety of applications. Through examining data from performance evaluation testing conducted in varying environments, a framework has been developed. The framework takes inputs relating to the operating environment and application to produce configuration recommendations relating to ideal channel width, MCS (Modulation and Coding Scheme), GI (Guard Interval), antenna selection and distance between communicating devices to provide the optimal performance to support the given use case. The application of the framework is then demonstrated when applied to three various scenarios. This research demonstrates that through the configuration of a number of parameters, Wi-Fi HaLow is a versatile network technology able to support a broad range of IoT use cases. Full article
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