Topics of Interest (but not limited to)

Network Management

    Software-defined networks
    Virtual networks
    Overlay networks
    Wireless and cellular networks
    Sensor networks
    Internet of Things
    Information-centric networks
    Enterprise and campus networks
    Data center networks
    Optical networks
    Home networks
    Access networks
    Smart cities and Smart grids

Management Technologies

    Network function virtualization
    Software-defined networking
    Orchestration
    Network slicing
    Service function chaining
    Cloud computing and cloud storage
    Edge/Fog computing
    Middleware
    Data models and semantic models
    Operations support systems and business support systems

Service Management

    Cloud computing services
    Content delivery services
    Multimedia services
    Internet connectivity and Internet access
    Internet of Things services
    Security services
    Context-aware services
    Information technology services

Methods

    Mathematical optimization
    Control theory
    Probability theory, stochastic processes, queuing theory
    Machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence
    Federated learning
    Evolutionary computing
    Economic theory and game theory
    Mathematical logic and reasoning
    Data mining and (big) data analysis
    Monitoring and measurements
    Computer simulation experiments
    Prototype implementation and testbed experimentation
    Field trials

Management Paradigms

    Centralized management
    Distributed management
    Hierarchical management
    Federated management
    Autonomic and cognitive management
    Policy-based management
    Intent-based management
    Pro-active management
    Energy-aware management
    Quality of experience-centric management

Business Management

    Economic / financial aspects
    Multi-stakeholder aspects
    Service level agreements
    Lifecycle aspects
    Process and workflow aspects
    Privacy aspects

Functional Areas

    Fault management
    Configuration management
    Performance management
    Security management
    Accounting management