Next generation computer communications and networks

The aim of this special issue is to examine various complementary aspects of cutting-edge trends and creative approaches in communications and networks research. The goal is to showcase selected driving technologies, methods, and principles that will support the development of the next generation of interconnected communication systems and facilitate their integration into smart society, industry, and economy.

The rapid expansion and transformation of the communication and networking industries requires creative solutions to ensure efficient performance and the delivery of advanced services to users. These solutions can include network optimization, effective data management, cognitive computing, block-chain solutions, and unconventional hardware and software design and implementation. These innovative approaches can be beneficial not only in the operation of existing networks but also in the design of future network architecture, whether it be evolutionary or disruptive.

This special issue invites submissions that tackle the previously mentioned challenges with a focus on combining creative techniques with state-of-the-art system applications. Papers with hands-on implementations and real-world evaluations are highly encouraged. The publication also invites proposals that examine new and innovative communication and networking scenarios and applications, as long as they go beyond simply presenting an initial concept.