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******************************************************************* Call For Papers: WICCON 2012: First International Workshop on Wireless Cloud Computing and Networking In conjunction with IEEE GLOBECOM 2012 3-7 December, 2012 Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, California, USA ******************************************************************* CALL FOR PAPERS Innovations in cloud computing, wireless networking and virtualization technologies are fundamentally changing our increasingly connected world, with mobile devices gaining acceptance for both professional and private usage, and enterprise computing providing revolutionary gains in productivity and cost savings. Further, in the future, a vast majority of mobile devices will rely on cloud services to enhance end user experiences-with services being a natural extension of such devices. Cloud wireless networking offers a combination and tighter integration of cloud computing, virtual networking and mobility, by distributing the benefits of cloud computing into the network, blurring the line defining the network edge and bringing the massive benefits of cloud computing closer and accessible to the user. Further, secure and robust information and adaptability features together with a tighter integration of virtualization concepts at computing and networking levels are the defining aspects of cloud wireless networking. In order to benefit from the integrated approach of cloud wireless networking, there are several key challenges to be addressed depending on the applications and the type of wireless networks. Current research efforts are mainly dedicated at the optimization of network resources within the cloud, network access layer adaptations, failure protection and improved reliability, improving QoS-awareness, optimizing elasticity and flexibility etc. The WICCON workshop aims to discuss most recent results of various international research initiatives in the areas of Wireless Cloud Networking applications, Internet Cloud-based optimization of wireless networks, Cognitive Wireless clouds and Virtualization technologies for cloud wireless networks. The workshop will bring together researchers and industry fora to share the future research perspectives of wireless cloud networks and is a timely initiative given the growing importance and outreach for cloud computing integrated with wireless networking and technologies. List of Topics * Wireless Cloud Networking Applications * Internet Cloud-based optimization of wireless networks * Cognitive Wireless Cloud Networks * Wireless Cloud and White space oriented networks * Monitoring and management of Wireless Cloud Networks * Reliability of Wireless Cloud Networks * Cloud-based Wireless Sensor Networks * Cloud Wireless Networks and Internet of Things (IoT) * Cloud-based/Cloud-assisted wireless network Energy management * Energy efficiency of Cloud Wireless Networks * Smart-Grid Integrated Wireless Cloud Networks * Security aspects of Wireless Cloud Networks * Virtualization technologies for Wireless Cloud Networks * Managing network resources in Wireless Clouds * Managing user mobility in Wireless Cloud Networks * Control plane issues * Wireless Cloud QoS/QoE * Inter-cloud connectivity aspects * Results from prototypes, testbeds and demonstrations * Future perspectives of Wireless Cloud networks ******************************************************************* SUBMISSION FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONS All submissions should be written in English with a maximum paper length of five (5) printed pages, following the format of IEEE GlobeCom 2012 (http://www.ieee-globecom.org/submguide.html). All submitted papers will be subject to peer review by at least three members of the international program committee. Paper Submission via EDAS: https://edas.info/newPaper.php?c=12445 Authors of accepted papers (at least one) are expected to register and present their work at the workshop; otherwise their papers will be removed from the digital library after the conference. Accepted papers will appear in the conference proceedings, published by IEEE. Extended and revised versions of distinguished papers will be invited for possible publication in special issues of international journals (to be announced). ******************************************************************* COMMITTEES Workshop Organizers Joseph B. Evans, University of Kansas, U.S.A. ([email protected]) Rajarathnam Chandramouli, Stevens Institute of Technology, U.S.A. ([email protected]) Ignas Niemegeers, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands ([email protected]) Tinku Rasheed, Create-Net, Italy ([email protected]) R. Venkatesha Prasad, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands ([email protected]) Xueli An, Alcatel Lucent Bell Labs, Belgium ([email protected]) Program Committee TBD ******************************************************************* IMPORTANT DATES Paper Submissions: June 01, 2012 Author Notification: August 15, 2012 Camera-ready paper submission: September 15, 2012 ******************************************************************* SPONSORS To be Announced ******************************************************************* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information, please contact the organizers ([email protected]) or visit the workshop website: http://homepage.tudelft.nl/w5p50/Wiccon_2012/ _______________________________________________ IEEE Communications Society Tech. 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