Software-defined Infrastructure: A Novel Concept of Advanced Network Infrastructure

In the era of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Digital Twins (DT), network infrastructures are rapidly evolving to meet industrial demands. Thus, we were motivated to explore the changing landscape of network deployment, management and utilization, driven by the rise of connected devices and emerging challenges.

Software-defined Infrastructure focuses on the cutting-edge shift in hardware deployment and communication management methods, which enable unified, scalable and adaptive network management to support Healthcare IoT (H-IoT) communication, where real-time data transmission is essential to system success. The book presents a novel network concept and solutions for tackling the challenges in key areas such as 5G, and beyond, in network management, multipath transport protocols and edge computing.

This book aims to simplify network management, improve remote patient monitoring communication and enhance patient outcomes. Through case studies and theoretical models, the book offers insights into the transformation of advanced networks in the H-IoT context and lays the foundation for innovative ideas in this research domain.

Tran Tuan Chu obtained his PhD from Paris-Est Créteil University (UPEC), France, in 2023. His research focuses on Software-Defined Infrastructure, and IoT–Digital Twins.

Mohamed Aymen Labiod is Associate Professor at UPEC, France. His research focuses on 5G and 6G architectures, network slicing, mobile and multiaccess networks and multi-connectivity, among other topics.

Brice Augustin is Associate Professor at UPEC, France. His research focuses on Quality of Experience (QoE) in 5G and cloud-based multimedia services, exploring adaptive network mechanisms and edge computing.

Abdelhamid Mellouk is Full-time University Professor, Director of the IT4H High School Engineering Department and Head of the TincNET Research Team, UPEC, France. He is also the founder of Network Control Research and Curricula activities at UPEC, President of the Policies and Programs commission at the National Council for Scientific Research and Technologies, a HCERES Expert, a CNU member and Co-President of the DS-AI Systematic Deep Tech Hub.