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Keynotes

Professor Robert Minasian, IEEE Fellow, Fellow Optical Society of America, University of Sydney, Topic - Advances in microwave photonic signal processing for 5G and IoT - Read more

Professor Huadong Ma, Chang Jiang Scholar Professor, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Topic - IoT+AI: Opportunities and Explorations - Read more

Professor Matthew Roughan, University of Adelaide, Topic - Cybersecurity of critical systems, 2020 and beyond - Read more

After ITNAC 2018 visit the The 2nd ACEMS Workshop on Challenges of Data and Control of Networks (ACDCN), 2018

Mr Diogo Montagner, Juniper Networks Australia, Topic - Towards a Secure Automated Multicloud - Read more

Dr Malcolm Shore, Huawei Australia, Topic - Security Research in 5G Slicing - Read more

 

ITNAC Focus Topics

With the increasing focus on modelling and simulation in the fields of cyber-networks, data mining, cyber security, distributed computing, mobile computing, cognitive computing, cloud computing, computing tools, applications, simulation tools, system performance and data and computer communications the demand for high quality research outcomes has never been greater. ITNAC has been the forum for researchers and engineers to present and discuss topics related to advanced computing and data communication network technologies, services and applications.

Novel contributions are presented in the form of keynote speeches by international experts, peer-reviewed technical papers, and posters. ITNAC 2018 seeks to address and capture highly innovative and state-of-the-art research from academia, industry and standardization bodies.

ITNAC 2018 is an international conference and forum for the presentation of research outcomes covering timely and relevant aspects concerning modelling and simulation of distributed, mobile, cognitive and cloud computing, computer and data communications, local and metropolitan networks, optical, wired and wireless telecommunication networks and applications. Contributions are welcome on all advanced research and particularly (but not limited to) on the following topics:

Wireline networks
Wireless networks
Modelling and Simulation
Cyber-Networks, Data Mining and Cyber-Security
Distributed, Cognitive and Cloud Computing
Network Applications & Convergence
Local and Metropolitan Networks
Community and corporate Wi-Fi
Data Communications
Networks and Management
Software Defined Networking
Internet Technologies and Applications
Emerging Technologies
Mobility and Vehicular Networks
Mobile Cellular and Wireless Networks
Optical Communications
Wireless Sensor Networks
Power Efficiency and Sustainability

Wireline Networks

The field of wireline networking has evolved in recent years and the shift to fibre networks is increasing. Advances in optical communications, hybrid networks, and the utilization of new and innovative approaches to make networks more reliable and resilient has continued.

The goal of this track is to provide a forum for the presentation of new advances, ideas, and solutions from theoretical, experimental, and applied research to address specific new challenges and emerging issues concerned with this field. We seek papers describing original, previously unpublished research results.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Optical Communications & Networking
Cloud & Data Center Networks
Software-Defined Infrastructure
(Networks, Storage, and Compute)
Core Network Architectures and Protocols
Network Resilience
Anomaly Detection
Reliability Performance Analysis
Carrier Networks
Metro, Local & Access Networks
Submarine Networks
High-performance Routing
Heterogeneous Networks
Network Architectures for Smart Grid
Hybrid Wireline-Wireless Networks
xDSL networks

Mobile & Wireless Networks

The field of mobile and wireless networks is a rapidly evolving area. Recent advances in technologies for emerging mobile and wireless networks, including mobile ad hoc networks, vehicular networks, 5G/6G cellular networks, among others, have the potential to enable many new mobile and wireless services and applications that can profoundly impact our lives in positive ways.

The goal of this track is to provide a forum for the presentation of new advances, ideas, and solutions from theoretical, experimental, and applied research to address specific new challenges and emerging issues concerned with this field. We seek papers describing original, previously unpublished research results.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

5G and 6G
Wireless access and routing protocols
Cross-layer design optimisation
Green, low power, energy efficient and sustainable networking
Nature and bio-inspired approaches to networking
Network-based mobile positioning and tracking systems
Cognitive and cooperative principles for networking
Inter-working, integration, and convergence issues
Mobile social and ambient networks
Mobile and fixed wireless broadband access networks
QoS provisioning and resource management
Terminal and network mobility
Traffic engineering, congestion and admission control
Techno-economic analysis and business models for emerging networks
Novel network-enabled applications and services
Networking standards and regulations
Security and privacy issues

Internet and Communications Technologies

In the current and the envisioned future Internet, a variety of new technologies and applications is emerging. New networking architectures and design concepts are to be developed which consider interactions with the real world, as well as emerging issues like energy-efficiency or socio-economic aspects. A holistic view is necessary which takes into account the network of the Future, the Internet of services, media and enterprise Internet, but also the Internet of Things. However, there are still significant challenges for the theoretical understanding and on the deployment of Internet technologies.

The goal of the Internet technology track is to bring together people from academia and industry and to stimulate discussions on future Internet applications and future wireline and wireless Internet architectures to accelerate their development. We seek papers describing original, previously unpublished research results.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Emerging Technologies:

Virtualization technology and programmability of FI elements
Service-oriented architectures and service composition
Future Internet routing schemes or transport concepts
IPv6 and its derivatives
Economic Traffic Management
Massive MIMO
Mesh networks, ad-hoc networks, sensor networks, femtocells
Self-configuring and self-optimizing cellular networks
Dynamic Spectrum Access and Cognitive Radio
Airborne Communications
Ultra-reliable and Low-Latency Communications
Hybrid Satellite-Terrestrial Communications
Nano and Molecular Communications and Networks
Vehicular Networks

Emerging Applications:

Content-centric networks
Social networks
Multilevel and location-aware mobile services
Cloud computing
Software as a service
Grid computing
Peer-to-peer networks and overlays
Multimedia support e.g. vehicle-2-X communications
Internet governance

Emerging Issues:

Artificial Intelligence
Next Generation Internet Architecture
Energy efficiency and energy awareness
Network application awareness
Network management systems and control plane
Coarse-grained QoS solutions for scalable Future Internet services
Quality of Experience
Support of mobility of devices, users, sessions, networks, and services
Security and privacy mechanism
Flexibility to realize new innovations

IPv6 mobility and vehicular networks

Mobility management and topology control
Location-based services and positioning
Micro and macro-mobility
Mobility, location and handoff management
Mobile and wireless IPv6
IPv6 security
Wireless broadband mobile access
ad hoc and sensor networks
Wireless multicasting
Wireless mesh networks
Topology control in wireless networks
Physical and MAC layer issues
IPv6 GeoNetworking
Cross-layer design and optimization for vehicular networks and cognitive networks
Security issues for vehicular and cognitive networks

Network Applications and Convergence

Network-Based Applications are a fast growing area for network services.

The goal of this track is to provide a forum for the presentation of new advances, ideas, and solutions from theoretical, experimental, and applied research to address specific new challenges and emerging issues concerned with this field. We seek papers describing original, previously unpublished research results.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Software Defined Networks (SDN)
SDN as Enabling Technology for 5G
Network Virtualization
Cloud & Crowd Computing
Smart Homes & Smart Cities & Smart Buildings
Resource Planning & Management
Smartphone Networked Apps
Content Delivery Networks
Big Data & Analytics
Augmented & Virtual Reality
Cyber-Physical Systems & Networks
Game Theory in Networks
Tactile Internet
Access Control
Scheduling Algorithms
Security, Trust and Privacy

Optical Communications

Optical communication technologies will continue to be increasingly important in supporting the future Internet's expected scaling requirements of billions of users, their IT needs and aggregated huge bandwidths. Over the last two decades, optical communication technologies have increased the transmission capacity per fiber by several orders of magnitude, achieving Tbit/s transmissions. If the data traffic usage continues to increase at the current rate, a further increase in the transmission capacity of several orders of magnitude will be needed over the coming decades. This implies that future optical systems and networks should be able to support capacities well over Peta bit/s. However, the current technologies have already begun to reveal several fundamental limits; the electronic speed limit, the Shannon and quantum limit, and the IP bottleneck. The future technologies must overcome these limits ensuring sustainable growth of network traffic. The optical communications theme aims to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of significant progress of research, development and applications of cutting-edge technologies in optical communication devices, subsystems, systems and networks.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Next Generation Broadband Access Networks, Subsystems and Systems

Optical Ethernet, EPON/GPON, 10Gb/s Ethernet, 100Gb/s Ethernet
WDM Access Networks, WDM-PON
Wired/wireless convergence, Telecom/broadcast convergence, IPTV
Hybrid optical-wireless access networks, Radio-over-fiber
Higher order modulations and OFDM in optical access networks
Fiber-to-the-Home/Fiber-to-the-Curve (FTTH/FTTC)
Grid/cloud computing over optical networks
Green Internet and energy efficiency

Next Generation Optical Networks, Subsystems and Systems

Optical core network architecture, design, control, and management
Optical cross-connect/add-drop multiplexers, ROADM, and switching subsystems
Optical packet/burst/flow switching networks and subsystems
Large capacity optical transmission, WDM, OTDM
OFDM, higher order modulations and advanced modulation formats in photonics
Energy efficient optical networks
Impairments mitigations and performance monitoring techniques
Digital signal processing in photonics systems
Free Space optical communications

Optical Fiber, Components, and Devices

Fiber design, characterization, fabrication, installation,, and maintenance
Photonics Crystal fibers
Polymer/non-silica fibers
Optical active device and modules
Optical passive device and modules
Fiber Bragg grating, fiber lasers/amplifiers, MUX/DEMUX, and demodulators
Silicon photonics
Optical MEM

Wireless Sensor Networks

The field of wireless sensor networks is now getting more and more mature, but new design concepts, experimental and theoretical findings, and applications continue to emerge at a rapid pace. Furthermore, there are still significant challenges for the theoretical understanding and practical application of sensor networks.

The goal of the sensor networking track is to bring together people from academia and industry who have interest in the area of wireless ad hoc and sensor networks. We seek papers describing original, previously unpublished research results.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Networking protocols: MAC, routing, transport, next generation
Cooperative communication approaches
Cross-layer design and optimization
Broadcasting, multicasting, geocasting
Quality-of-service, reliability and fault tolerance, coverage and connectivity
Security
Supplementary services: localization, time synchronization
Body sensor networks
Operating Systems and Software
Middleware and Macroprogramming
Information and query processing
Prototypes, field experiments, testbeds
Theoretical limits, network scaling
Novel applications

Networks and Management

Telecommunications and networking policy, regulation and management are an important aspect of deregulation and competition policy formulation. There are significant challenges for the development of an understanding of the dynamics of telecommunications markets. The introduction of solutions and case studies provide an opportunity to analyse outcomes and to learn from research into policy and management practices.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

General topics related to networks and applications
Broadband Network Management
Regional and Remote Networks
Next generation network regulation
Communication technology fundamentals