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5G-Based Smart Hospitals and Healthcare Systems: Evaluation, Integration, and Deployment (Advancements in Intelligent and Sustainable Technologies and Systems)
by Arun Kumar Sumit Chakravarty K. Aravinda Mohit Kumar SharmaWith the increase in the development of the advanced cellular communication system, it is assumed that several sectors, such as the health industry, education, transport industry, business model, and so on, will rapidly grow. However, the requirements of the above-mentioned sectors are different and difficult to fulfill. Hence, 5G will be integral to several networks and will also need a unique management system for its successful rollout around the globe. 5G-Based Smart Hospitals and Healthcare Systems: Evaluation, Integration, and Deployment provides an overview of the role of advanced technologies in transforming the healthcare industry. It emphasizes the technical requirements of smart hospitals and the technologies associated with them along with explaining how technologies such as IoT, machine learning, and AI can be integrated with smart hospitals and 5G networks. The book evaluates several concerns such as privacy of data, infrastructure costs, and regular upgradability of technologies. Since the storage of information is a major concern with the implantation of 5G-based hospitals, this book will specifically address those issues along with examining the potential pitfalls of 5G-based hospitals and the factors that cause their failures. This book specifically targets professionals, academicians, engineers, researchers, management firms, technical institutes, R&D establishments, and individuals researching in the fields of 5G, healthcare, medical sensors, IoT, big data, and related fields. The main objectives of this book are to accumulate state-of-the-art IoT, 5G, AI, and machine learning-based approaches for resolving healthcare problems.
5G Innovations for Industry Transformation: Data-driven Use Cases
by Jari Collin Jarkko Pellikka Jyrki T. Penttinen5G INNOVATIONS FOR INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION Authoritative resource providing insight on real-life industrial 5G use cases in driving customer value, productivity, and sustainability ambitions With 5G innovations rapidly expanding to different areas within technology, 5G Innovations for Industry Transformation provides key information on how 5G technology can positively impact digital transformation in the industry sectors, discussing new data-driven business opportunities, including green digital transition, new standards for sustainability, and real-time data-driven services, introducing case studies that cover a variety of industries, from the oil & gas industry to the telecom industry, along with the lessons learned from these case studies, and providing insights into how 5G technology will transform businesses by sharing real-time customer solutions, fair data sharing principles, and ecosystem and change management. The book summarizes novelty aspects in a compact and practical way to benefit users and specialists in the field who want to understand some of the very key aspects of 5G. To aid in reader comprehension, the book contains tables, figures of technical principles and architectural block diagrams, and photographs further explaining key topics. Sample topics covered in 5G Innovations for Industry Transformation include: 5G SA technology with new capabilities, 5G private networks, and how smart, connected products are transforming competition Implications of 5G applied to your particular business and/or industry, and how to scale up and industrialize based on these implications How to lead the charge in relation to optimizing business practices based on the advent of 5G, and details on navigating the platform economy How 5G affects data privacy and security, and other integrated capabilities of 5G, such as processes, data, technology, and competencies Based on real-world experiences and high-quality research and presenting practical examples that serve as a useful guiding hand, 5G Innovations for Industry Transformation is an essential resource for change leaders, enterprise architects, and software developers of any industrial enterprise seeking to drive digitalization forward in their value chain and organization.
5G Non-Terrestrial Networks: Technologies, Standards, and System Design
by Alessandro Vanelli-Coralli Nicolas Chuberre Gino Masini Alessandro Guidotti Mohamed El Jaafari5G Non-Terrestrial Networks Provides a complete and detailed description of the non-terrestrial component in the 5G ecosystem 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks is the first multi-authored reference dedicated to the integration of non-terrestrial networks (NTN) into the 5G ecosystem. Written by leaders in the development of the 3GPP 5G NTN specification, this authoritative resource addresses all key aspects of non-terrestrial components of 5G systems, including standardization, architecture, protocols, and regulatory considerations. Drawing from their expertise in academic and industrial research and development, the authors introduce fundamental principles of non-terrestrial communications, define the NTN architecture and radio protocol stacks, describe applications to support mobility and radio resource management, and more. The book covers 5G New Radio-based technology for NTN as well as LTE NB-IoT/eMTC, providing a well-rounded understanding of the unique characteristics of 5G-NTN systems. Throughout the text, the authors offer insights on various design approaches, technical choices, and trade-off options. In addition, the book: Addresses the integration of non-terrestrial networks into 5G systems at all levels Describes the principles of non-terrestrial systems, including orbital parameters, link budget, propagation, and space/ground segments Includes a detailed overview of 5G-NTN system architectures, deployment scenarios, and spectrum aspects Covers NB-IoT and eMTC in NTN, NTN use cases, 5G QoS, and New Radio Discusses the potential of non-terrestrial components of 5G in the future 6G ecosystem 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks is a must-have for communication engineers, satellite network operators, aerospace and electrical engineers, network engineers, academic researchers and industry professionals involved in 5G infrastructure development, as well as advanced students taking courses on 5G and satellite communication.
5G Technology: 3GPP Evolution to 5G-Advanced
by Harri Holma Antti Toskala Takehiro Nakamura5G TECHNOLOGY An Essential Insider’s View of the Development Work of 5G Technology Up to Release 18 5G brings new technology solutions to the 5G mobile networks, including new spectrum options, antenna structures, physical layer and protocols designs, and network architectures. 5G Technology: 3GPP Evolution to 5G-Advanced is an accessible and comprehensive resource that offers explanations of 5G specifications and performance evaluations, aspects of device design, practical deployment considerations and illustrative examples from field experiences. With contributions from a panel of international experts on the topic (industry insiders working at the forefront of development), the book presents the main new technology components in 5G and describes the physical layer, radio protocols, and network performance indicators associated with them. It has intentionally been written to cater to individuals at all levels of 5G expertise. Some of the topics of discussion and learning resources in the work include: An easy-to-understand insider’s overview of 5G from editors and authors who are actively working with the 5G development in 3GPP, the forum defining the requirements Deployment aspects, such as site density and transport network, plus exploration into 5G performance aspects, including data rates, coverage, and latency A large number of illustrations including simulation and measurement results of 5G technology performance, plus key 5G procedures Updated information on industrial IoT, radio enhancements in Releases 16 and 17, open RAN and virtualized RAN, 5G verticals and new use cases, and the 5G-Advanced development in Release 18 and outlook towards Release 19 5G Technology: 3GPP Evolution to 5G-Advanced serves as a complete resource for wireless researchers, network planners, lecturers in universities, technology analysts, R&D engineers, application developers, and spectrum regulators who wish to thoroughly understand the latest in 5G technology and get ahead of the curve with regards to its potential applications in a wide variety of industries.
5G Wireless Network Security and Privacy (IEEE Press)
by DongFeng Fang Yi Qian Rose Qingyang Hu5G WIRELESS NETWORK An expert presentation of 5G security, privacy, and network performance In 5G Wireless Network Security and Privacy, a team of veteran engineers delivers a robust and accessible discussion of 5G security solutions, including physical layer security, authentication, and mobility management. In the book, the authors expertly cover the requirements of 5G wireless network security and privacy, with explorations of existing solutions and vulnerabilities from security architecture and mechanism perspectives. Readers will learn how to enhance the security and network performance of 5G wireless networks in contexts like vehicle‐to‐vehicle and vehicle‐to‐infrastructure communications, industrial automation, health services, smart cities, and smart homes. They will develop a comprehensive understanding of 5G wireless network security as they move through the book’s 11 insightful chapters, developing in‐depth knowledge on the current state of 5G security and coming developments in the field. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to legacy cellular network security, including network performance development from 1G to 4G In‐depth treatments of 5G network security, including the motivation and objectives of 5G wireless network security Comprehensive explorations of wireless security solutions, including cryptographic approaches and physical layer security Fulsome discussions of the security architecture of cellular networks, including 3G and 4G security Perfect for researchers and professionals working in the field of cybersecurity and 5G wireless networks, 5G Wireless Network Security and Privacy will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers, computer scientists, and graduate students studying 5G network security and privacy.
6th International Conference on Signal Processing and Information Communications: ICSPIC 2023 (Signals and Communication Technology)
by Chua-Chin Wang Arumugam NallanathanThis book presents the proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Signal Processing and Information Communications (ICSPIC 2023), which was held in Singapore, on February 25-27, 2023. The conference aims to provide a leading international forum for researchers, practitioners, and professionals from the industry, academia and government to share their new ideas, progresses and achievements in signal processing and information communications. The contributions focus on the latest advances, trends and future challenges in analog and mixed signal processing, design and implementation of signal processing systems, compressive sensing, machine learning methods for communications and signal processing, multimedia signal processing, natural language processing, next generation mobile communications, nonlinear signal processing, optical communications, parallel and distributed processing, and more.
The 6th International Conference on Wireless, Intelligent and Distributed Environment for Communication: WIDECOM 2023 (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #185)
by Isaac Woungang Sanjay Kumar DhurandherThis book presents the proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Wireless Intelligent and Distributed Environment for Communication (WIDECOM 2023), which took place at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, October 11-13, 2023. The book addresses issues related to new dependability paradigms, design, and performance of dependable network computing and mobile systems, as well as issues related to the security of these systems. The goal of the conference is to provide a forum for researchers, students, scientists and engineers working in academia and industry to share their experiences, new ideas and research results in the above-mentioned areas.
The 7th International Conference on Information Science, Communication and Computing (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #350)
by Xuesong Qiu Yang Xiao Zhiqiang Wu Yudong Zhang Yuan Tian Bo LiuThis conference proceedings is a collection of the accepted papers of ISCC2023 - the 7th International Conference on Information Science, Communication and Computing held in Chongqing, China, 2-5 June 2023. The topics focus on intelligent information science and technology, artificial intelligence and intelligent systems, cloud computing and big data, smart computing and communication technology, wireless network, and cyber security. Each part can be used as an excellent reference by industry practitioners, university faculties, research fellows, and undergraduate and graduate students who need to build a knowledge base of the latest advances and state of the practice in the topics covered by this conference proceedings. This will enable them to build, maintain and manage systems of high reliability and complexity. We would like to thank the authors for their hard work and dedication, and the reviewers for ensuring that only the highest quality papers were selected.
The Abusive Customer: Breaking the Silence Around Customers’ Aggressive Behavior
by Ivaylo YorgovBreaking the silence around an all-too-common problem, this book offers insights into the triggers of customer aggression against service employees, explores its consequences, and provides practical advice for handling abusive customers and mitigating the damage they inflict. Today, more than half of the world’s population is employed in the service sector. This fundamental economic shift is accompanied by heightened attention to customer service and the ‘customer is always right’ paradigm. But when customers act aggressively, everyone pays a price: frontline employees, their families, their companies, and even the abusive customers themselves. Unlike breezier titles on the subject, this book is based in academic research—exploring the ‘why?’ and ‘when?’ behind abusive behavior—that underpins its practical approach, illustrated with real-world stories from professionals on the front lines of customer service. The book’s useful tools include a sample anti-customer abuse policy and management process, a cheat sheet of practices that work for handling its consequences, a summary of effective service recovery processes and practices, and abuse-handling training list and curriculum templates. Managers and workers in customer-facing roles, in industries such as retail, hospitality, tourism, banking, and contact centers, will welcome this essential resource as part of their efforts to stop aggressive customer behavior, and improve employee morale, job satisfaction, and engagement.
Accounts, Excuses, and Apologies, Third Edition: Image Repair Theory Extended
by William L. BenoitIn our constantly plugged-in and connected world, image is everything. People, groups, organizations, and countries frequently come under suspicion of wrongdoing and sometimes require defense. Accounts, Excuses, and Apologies describes the image-repair strategies that may be used to help defuse these threats.The Third Edition of this classic book builds on theories for rehabilitating a damaged reputation by adding two new forms of denial: straw denial (appearing to deny an accusation by sidestepping it) and deflecting attention (trying to get the audience to focus on something other than the accusations against you). Five contexts for image repair are examined: corporate, political, sports/entertainment, international, and third party (when one person or organization tries to repair the image of another). The book’s case studies include current instances of reputation repair, including Vladimir Putin on Ukraine and President Joe Biden on Afghanistan; Southwest Airlines on flight cancellations; Kobe Bryant on accusations of rape; and Donald Trump on the January 6 hearings.
Advanced Public Speaking: A Leader's Guide
by Michael J. Hostetler Mary L. KahlNow in its third edition, this comprehensive textbook is designed to serve as a speech-making reference for advanced students of public speaking.The book presumes that readers have prior experience with basic public speaking skills and seeks to enhance those abilities with references to classical concepts, the inclusion of sample speeches, and questions for speech criticism. This new edition includes a greater diversity of speeches and new material on populist rhetoric and civility to outline the importance of civic discourse in an age of polarization. It also includes suggestions for speaking to remote audiences.Providing users with the opportunity to increase their speaking abilities across a wide variety of complex and specific contexts, this student-engagement focused and flexible text serves as a core textbook for upper-level undergraduate public speaking courses.Online resources for instructors include an instructor’s manual and test bank offering guidance on syllabus construction, lecture content, and classroom activities. They are available at www.routledge.com/9781032531861.
Advances in Communication and Applications: Proceedings of ERCICA 2023, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1105)
by N. R. Shetty N. H. Prasad H. C. NagarajThis book presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Research in Computing, Information, Communication and Applications (ERCICA) 2023. The conference provides an interdisciplinary forum for researchers, professional engineers and scientists, educators and technologists to discuss, debate and promote research and technology in the upcoming areas of computing, information, communication and their applications. Some of the topics include the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless communications, image and video processing, parallel and distributed computing, and smart grid applications, among others. The book discusses these emerging research areas, providing a valuable resource for researchers and practicing engineers alike.
Advances in Computational Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics (Unsupervised and Semi-Supervised Learning)
by Ibraheem Alharbi Chiheb-Eddine Ben Ncir Bader Alyoubi Hajer Ben-RomdhaneThis book provides advances in computational logistics and supply chain analytics. The authors include innovative data-driven and learning-based approaches, methods, algorithms, techniques, and tools that have been designed or applied to create and implement a successful logistics and supply chain management process. This book highlights the state of the art and challenges related to the design and the application of computational methods to solve logistic and supply chain management problems. The authors present recent computational logistic methods and supply chain analytics techniques designed and applied to support managers in improving such complex processes. This book broadly covers recent computational methods and techniques applied to ensure continuous improvement of transport, logistic, and supply chain management processes. Readers can rapidly explore these new methods and their applications to solve such complex problems.
Advances in Computing and Information: Proceedings of ERCICA 2023, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1104)
by N. R. Shetty N. H. Prasad N. NaliniThis book presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Research in Computing, Information, Communication and Applications (ERCICA) 2023. The conference provides an interdisciplinary forum for researchers, professional engineers and scientists, educators and technologists to discuss, debate and promote research and technology in the upcoming areas of computing, information, communication and their applications. Some of the topics include the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless communications, image and video processing, parallel and distributed computing, and smart grid applications, among others. The book discusses these emerging research areas, providing a valuable resource for researchers and practicing engineers alike.
Advances in Data-Driven Computing and Intelligent Systems: Selected Papers from ADCIS 2023, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #891)
by Swagatam Das Snehanshu Saha Carlos A. Coello Coello Jagdish C. BansalThis book is a collection of best-selected research papers presented at the International Conference on Advances in Data-driven Computing and Intelligent Systems (ADCIS 2023) held at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, Goa, India, during September 21–23, 2023. It includes state-of-the-art research work in the cutting-edge technologies in the field of data science and intelligent systems. The book presents data-driven computing; it is a new field of computational analysis which uses provided data to directly produce predictive outcomes. The book is useful for academicians, research scholars, and industry persons.
Advances in Data-Driven Computing and Intelligent Systems: Selected Papers from ADCIS 2023, Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #893)
by Swagatam Das Snehanshu Saha Carlos A. Coello Coello Jagdish C. BansalThis book is a collection of best-selected research papers presented at the International Conference on Advances in Data-driven Computing and Intelligent Systems (ADCIS 2023) held at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa, India, during September 21–23, 2023. It includes state-of-the-art research work in the cutting-edge technologies in the field of data science and intelligent systems. The book presents data-driven computing; it is a new field of computational analysis which uses provided data to directly produce predictive outcomes. The book is useful for academicians, research scholars, and industry persons.
Advances in Data-Driven Computing and Intelligent Systems: Selected Papers from ADCIS 2023, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #892)
by Swagatam Das Snehanshu Saha Carlos A. Coello Coello Jagdish C. BansalThis book is a collection of best-selected research papers presented at the International Conference on Advances in Data-driven Computing and Intelligent Systems (ADCIS 2023) held at BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa, India, during September 21–23, 2023. It includes state-of-the-art research work in the cutting-edge technologies in the field of data science and intelligent systems. The book presents data-driven computing; it is a new field of computational analysis which uses provided data to directly produce predictive outcomes. The book is useful for academicians, research scholars, and industry persons.
Advances in Data-Driven Computing and Intelligent Systems: Selected Papers from ADCIS 2023, Volume 4 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #890)
by Swagatam Das Snehanshu Saha Carlos A. Coello Coello Hemant Rathore Jagdish Chand BansalThe volume is a collection of best selected research papers presented at International Conference on Advances in Data-driven Computing and Intelligent Systems (ADCIS 2023) held at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus, Goa, India during 21 – 23 September 2023. It includes state-of-the art research work in the cutting-edge technologies in the field of data science and intelligent systems. The book presents data-driven computing; it is a new field of computational analysis which uses provided data to directly produce predictive outcomes. The book will be useful for academicians, research scholars, and industry persons.
Advances in Information and Communication: Proceedings of the 2024 Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC), Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #920)
by Kohei AraiThe book is a valuable collection of papers presented in the Future of Information and Communications Conference (FICC), conducted by Science and Information Organization on 4–5 April 2024 in Berlin. It received a total of 401 paper submissions out of which 139 are published after careful double-blind peer-review. Renowned and budding scholars, academics, and distinguished members of the industry assembled under one roof to share their breakthrough research providing answers to many complex problems boggling the world. The topics fanned across various fields involving Communication, Data Science, Ambient Intelligence, Networking, Computing, Security, and Privacy.
Advances in Information and Communication: Proceedings of the 2024 Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC), Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #921)
by Kohei AraiThe book is a valuable collection of papers presented in the Future of Information and Communications Conference (FICC), conducted by Science and Information Organization on 4–5 April 2024 in Berlin. It received a total of 401 paper submissions out of which 139 are published after careful double-blind peer-review. Renowned and budding scholars, academics, and distinguished members of the industry assembled under one roof to share their breakthrough research providing answers to many complex problems boggling the world. The topics fanned across various fields involving Communication, Data Science, Ambient Intelligence, Networking, Computing, Security, and Privacy.
Advances in Information and Communication: Proceedings of the 2024 Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC), Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #919)
by Kohei AraiThe book is a valuable collection of papers presented in the Future of Information and Communications Conference (FICC), conducted by Science and Information Organization on 4–5 April 2024 in Berlin. It received a total of 401 paper submissions out of which 139 are published after careful double-blind peer-review.Renowned and budding scholars, academics, and distinguished members of the industry assembled under one roof to share their breakthrough research providing answers to many complex problems boggling the world. The topics fanned across various fields involving Communication, Data Science, Ambient Intelligence, Networking, Computing, Security, and Privacy.
Advances in Microwave Engineering: From Novel Materials to Novel Microwave Applications (Modern Aspects of Computing, Devices, and Communication Engineering)
by Ankan Bhattacharya Bappadittya Roy Arnab De Ujjal Chakraborty Anup Kumar BhattacharjeeThis text showcases recent advancements in the field of microwave engineering, starting from the use of innovative materials to the latest microwave applications. It also highlights safety guidelines for exposure to microwave and radio frequency energy. The book provides information on measuring circuit parameters and dielectric parameters. • Explains microwave antennas, microwave communication, microwave propagation, microwave devices, and circuits in detail • Covers microwave measurement techniques, radiation hazards, space communication, and safety measures • Focuses on advanced computing technologies, wireless communication, and fiber optics • Presents scattering matrix and microwave passive components and devices such as phase shifters and power dividers • Showcases the importance of space communication, radio astronomy, microwave material processing, and advanced computing technologies The text provides a comprehensive study of the foundations of microwave heating and its interactions with materials for various applications. It also addresses applications of microwave devices and technologies in diverse areas, including computational electromagnetics, remote sensing, transmission lines, radiation hazards, and safety measures. It emphasizes the impact of resonances on microwave power absorption and the effect of nonuniformity on heating rates. The text is primarily written for senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, computer engineering, and materials science.
Advances in VLSI, Signal Processing, Power Electronics, IoT, Communication and Embedded Systems: Select Proceedings of VSPICE 2022 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1062)
by Shubhakar Kalya Muralidhar Kulkarni Subramanya BhatThis book comprises select peer-reviewed papers from the International Conference on VLSI, Signal Processing, Power Electronics, IoT, Communication, and Embedded Systems (VSPICE-2022). The book provides insights into various aspects of electronics and communication engineering as a holistic approach. The various topics covered in this book include VLSI, embedded systems, signal processing, communication, power electronics, and the Internet of Things. The contents mainly focus on the most recent innovations, trends, concerns, and practical challenges and their solutions. This book is useful for academicians, professionals, and researchers in the area of electronics and communications and electrical engineering.
Advances on Broad-Band and Wireless Computing, Communication and Applications: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Broad-Band and Wireless Computing, Communication and Applications (BWCCA-2023) (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #186)
by Leonard BarolliThe aim of this book is to provide latest research findings, innovative research results, methods, and development techniques from both theoretical and practical perspectives related to the emerging areas of broad-band and wireless computing. Information networks of today are going through a rapid evolution. Different kinds of networks with different characteristics are emerging and they are integrating in heterogeneous networks. For these reasons, there are many interconnection problems which may occur at different levels of the hardware and software design of communicating entities and communication networks. These kinds of networks need to manage an increasing usage demand, provide support for a significant number of services, guarantee their QoS, and optimize the network resources. The success of all-IP networking and wireless technology has changed the ways of living the people around the world. The progress of electronic integration and wireless communications is going to pave the way to offer people the access to the wireless networks on the fly, based on which all electronic devices will be able to exchange the information with each other in ubiquitous way whenever necessary.
Advances on P2P, Parallel, Grid, Cloud and Internet Computing: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on P2P, Parallel, Grid, Cloud and Internet Computing (3PGCIC-2023) (Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies #189)
by Leonard BarolliP2P, Grid, Cloud, and Internet computing technologies have been very fast established as breakthrough paradigms for solving complex problems by enabling aggregation and sharing of an increasing variety of distributed computational resources at large scale.Grid Computing originated as a paradigm for high performance computing, as an alternative to expensive supercomputers through different forms of large-scale distributed computing. P2P Computing emerged as a new paradigm after client-server and web-based computing and has shown useful to the development of social networking, Business to Business (B2B), Business to Consumer (B2C), Business to Government (B2G), Business to Employee (B2E), and so on. Cloud Computing has been defined as a “computing paradigm where the boundaries of computing are determined by economic rationale rather than technical limits”. Cloud computing has fast become the computing paradigm with applicability and adoption in all application domains and providing utility computing at large scale. Finally, Internet Computing is the basis of any large-scale distributed computing paradigms; it has very fast developed into a vast area of flourishing field with enormous impact on today’s information societies serving thus as a universal platform comprising a large variety of computing forms such as Grid, P2P, Cloud, and Mobile computing. The aim of the book is to provide latest research findings, innovative research results, methods, and development techniques from both theoretical and practical perspectives related to P2P, Grid, Cloud, and Internet Computing as well as to reveal synergies among such large-scale computing paradigms.