Terminologies, opportunities, and challenges
Yue Cao, Hai Yun Lin, Bo Zhao, Yuan Zhuang · 2025
Advanced networking methods and technologies are emerging as critical components to enable novel applications. They are supported by recent technological advances in wireless communications along with the integration of various functionalities such as sensing, communication, and artificial intelligence. The main goal of advanced networking is to achieve more efficient, stable, and secure networks in Internet, and mobile communication systems. To fulfil the increasing network demand from applications, advanced networking technologies such as load balancing, fault-tolerance technology, encryption technology, virtualization technology, and cloud computing are used to improve network speed, optimize network performance, enhance network security, and provide a better user experience. The aim of this book is to introduce innovative advances in networking technologies. The book is written in a tutorial way to benefit a broad audience in computer science, communication, and networking. It also puts a particular focus on cyber security for all advanced network concepts and technologies.