Contributions of Advanced Networking and Cloud Computing to Leverage Regional Development

Dear Colleagues,

Cloud computing has become a point of reference in the implementation of highly complex applications that require massive data processing capacity and storage. The consolidation of high-speed and low-latency networks such as 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the use of technologies based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) will increasingly transform societies and businesses, offering a new world of opportunities to redesign business support infrastructure and software solutions. This reality will decisively influence both business processes and people’s lives. Many regions, especially those that are more isolated and less developed, will be able to take advantage of this reality as a means to leverage their development and to easily connect to the globalized world. Indeed, these technologies are posed to have a significant impact in both social and economical activities, with particular importance in low-density regions. Some examples of applications are agriculture, smart cities, energy production and tourism, but also development opportunities, such as remote work and education.

This Special Issue aims to collect new developments, methodologies, algorithms, best practices, and applications in advanced networking and cloud computing. We welcome submissions that provide the community with the most recent advancements in all aspects of networking and cloud computing, in different areas of application.

Prof. Dr. Carlos Rompante Cunha
Dr. Emanuel Peres
Dr. Grzegorz Słowiński
Guest Editors

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