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"This book presents the issues and research directions for a broad range of cloud computing aspects of software, computing, and storage systems, covering topics in communication infrastructures for cloud computing"--

Cloud computing. --- Internetworking (Telecommunication).

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The essential guide to the state of the art in WDM and its vast networking potential As a result of its huge transmission capacity and countless other advantages, fiber optics has fostered a bandwidth revolution, addressing the constantly growing demand for increased bandwidth. Within this burgeoning area, Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) has emerged as a breakthrough technology for exploiting the capacity of optical fibers. Today, WDM is deployed by many network providers for point-to-point transmission-but there is strong momentum to develop it as a full-fledged networking technology in its own right. The telecommunications industry, network service providers, and research communities worldwide are paying close attention. Optical WDM Networks presents an easy-to-follow introduction to basic concepts, key issues, effective solutions, and state-of-the-art technologies for wavelength-routed WDM networks. Responding to the need for resources focused on the networking potential of WDM, the book is organized in terms of the most important networking aspects, such as: * Network control architecture * Routing and wavelength assignment * Virtual topology design and reconfiguration * Distributed lightpath control and management * Optical-layer protection and restoration * IP over WDM * Trends for the future in optical networks Each chapter includes examples and problems that illustrate and offer practical application of concepts, as well as extensive references for further reading. This is an essential resource for professionals and students in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science as well as network engineers, designers, planners, operators, and managers who seek a backbone of knowledge in optical networks.

Wavelength division multiplexing --- Optical communications --- Multiplexing --- Fiber optics --- Routers (Computer networks) --- Electrical & Computer Engineering --- Engineering & Applied Sciences --- Telecommunications

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"The electric grid, empowered by intelligence, is transforming our society in many aspects, including communities that share power and smart homes that save energy. The traditional components of the electric grid, i.e., generation, transmission, distribution and consumption are evolving with innovations coming from different backgrounds. This book offers a clear presentation of networking, data management and business models in the smart grid plus a thorough understanding of cutting-edge topics such as microgrids, electric vehicles, grid analytics and dynamic pricing." [Publisher]

Smart power grids. --- Réseaux électriques intelligents.

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With the increasing worldwide trend in population migration into urban centers, we are beginning to see the emergence of the kinds of mega-cities which were once the stuff of science fiction. It is clear to most urban planners and developers that accommodating the needs of the tens of millions of inhabitants of those megalopolises in an orderly and uninterrupted manner will require the seamless integration of and real-time monitoring and response services for public utilities and transportation systems. Part speculative look into the future of the world’s urban centers, part technical blueprint, this visionary book helps lay the groundwork for the communication networks and services on which tomorrow’s “smart cities” will run. Written by a uniquely well-qualified author team, this book provides detailed insights into the technical requirements for the wireless sensor and actuator networks required to make smart cities a reality.

Smart power grids --- Urban transportation. --- Communication systems.