Abstract The emergence of Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) is drastically reshaping
the arrangement of network functions. Instead of being built on dedicated hardware (network …

The network function virtualization (NFV) paradigm is an emerging technology that provides
network flexibility by allowing the allocation of network functions over commodity hardware …

The worlds of computing, communication, and storage have for a long time been treated
separately, and even the recent trends of cloud computing, distributed computing, and …

Both the edge and the cloud can provide computing services for mobile devices to enhance
their performance. The edge can reduce the conveying delay by providing local computing …

Smart manufacturing based on artificial intelligence and information communication
technology will become the main contributor to the digital economy of the upcoming …

We propose a cryptographic technique for an authenticated, end-to-end verifiable and secret
ballot election. Currently, almost all verifiable e-voting systems require trusted authorities to …

With the advent of Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Physical Network Functions
(PNFs) are gradually being replaced by Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) that are hosted on …

Data-intensive augmented information (AgI) services (eg, metaverse applications such as
virtual/augmented reality), designed to deliver highly interactive experiences resulting from …

Network function virtualization (NFV) decouples the traditional network functions from
specific or proprietary hardware, such that virtualized network functions (VNFs) can run in …

With the advent of Network Function Virtualization (NFV), network services that traditionally
run on proprietary dedicated hardware can now be realized using Virtual Network Functions …