Computer networks have become a critical infrastructure. In fact, networks should not only
meet strict requirements in terms of correctness, availability, and performance but they …

The transformation of mobile networks towards fifth generation (5G) is considered an
unprecedented revolution when compared to the previous generations, mainly because of …

The fifth generation (5G) of mobile networks is seen as a key enabler to support the
introduction of digital technologies in multiple sectors, empowering different verticals and …

The 5G communication system will provide flexible and programmable networks by
leveraging softwarization technologies such as NFV and SDN. That advanced feature of 5G …

While random linear network coding is known to improve network reliability and throughput,
its high costs for delivering coding coefficients and decoding represent an obstacle where …

Abstract 5G enabled mobile Internet usage is developing a hyperconnectivity with the
surrounding things in order to exchange information or data between devices to devices and …

In an attempt to assess the suitability of current Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
technologies for fulfilling 5G-ready applications requirements, this paper has exploited the …

Network Coding (NC) shows great potential in various communication scenarios through
changing the packet forwarding principles of current networks. It can improve not only …

In order to fulfill the stringent requirements and fast advancements of 5G and beyond
applications, it is inevitable to develop research/industrial testbeds to examine the different …

Under the new paradigm Software Defined Networking (SDN), which involves decoupling
control plane from data plane, and allowing control planes to be deployed on external …