Future Networks: Latest Trends and Developments

Dear Colleagues,

Due to the rapid increase in the use of internet, web-based services, and social media, computer and communication networks have developed at a very fast pace. The aim behind the change was to develop certain technologies to address user requirements and accommodate new users.

In this context, we have witnessed technologies such as grid computing, cloud computing, fog computing, edge computing, and dew computing. The developments kept going, and the concepts of Internet of Things (IoT), smart cities and Software-defined networking (SDN) were introduced. By closely observing these computer networking technologies, we can clearly see that the purpose behind them is to ease network manageability, configuration, and reduction of network resource allocation issues.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for researchers to share their research experiences, both theoretical and practical, in defining the issues, challenges, and proposed solutions to address network resource allocation concerns in future computer and communication networks. We are looking for contributions in the best interest of the network research community. The potential topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:

• Cloud computing;
• Edge computing;
• Fog computing;
• Dew computing;
• Smart cities;
• Internet of Things (IoT);
• Software-defined networking (SDN);
• Network function virtualization (NFV);
• Data centers;
• Future networks and internet;
• Network architectures.

Prof. Dr. Paolo Bellavista
Dr. Aaqif Afzaal Abbasi
Guest Editors

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