2014 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Networks and Telecommuncations Systems (ANTS 2014)

IEEE ANTS 2014 will feature both long (6-page) and short (3-page) papers in three broad areas. Authors are strongly encouraged to submit original, high quality research papers addressing topics of interest to both industry and academia, focusing on (but not limited to) the following thrust areas: 1. Wireline Networks (including topics such as): Cloud and data center networks Software Defined Networks and OpenFlow Core network architectures and protocols Metro and access networks Optical communications and networking Architectures for high-performance routers and switches Storage networks Green communication networks High-Performance computing networks Network architectures for the Smart Grid Power line communication networks Disaster-aware and survivable networking 2. Wireless Networks (including topics such as): Spectrum management Mobile ad hoc networks Wireless mesh networks Cellular and broadband wireless networks (LTE, LTE-A, 5G, etc.) Cognitive radio networks Convergence of optical and wireless access networks Converged cloud radio access networks Green wireless communication networks Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communications Mobile backhaul networks Next generation mobile/wireless networks Networks for Internet-of-Things (IoT) Optical wireless (free space optics) networks Satellite communication networks Sensor networks and embedded systems Smart grid communication networks Vehicular ad hoc networks White space networks Wireless body area networks Wireless local and personal area networks 3. Network Applications and related (including topics such as): Cyber-physical systems and networks Big Data and e-Science Applications Data and File sharing Embedded network analytics Energy-Efficient Green networking and Sustainability IPTV, Video-on-Demand, Telepresence, Collaboration tools M-Health, E-Health, and Smart Health-care Middleware services Network virtualization Online social networking Peer-to-peer networks Security, trust and privacy in networks Smartphone networked apps Standardization Telecom service assurance Triple-play architectures and applications