The prime focus of Networks 2016 is on new challenges in network design, planning, management and operations. These challenges are induced by several recent technological developments such as: Software Defined Networking (SDN), Cloud Networking, Big Data Networking, omnipresent virtualization of resources leading to Virtual Networks Operations (VNO), as well as the increased diversity of overlaid large–scale infrastructures (Smart Cities, Smart Grid, Internet of Things). Some of these issues will be also addressed by keynote speakers from Ciena, Ericsson and GENI (Global Environment for Network Innovations).<br>Networks 2016 topics cover (but are not limited to) the following:<br>Emerging Topics in Network Planning and Operations<br>Software Defined Networking (SDN)<br>Network Function Virtualization (NFV)<br>Cloud Networking<br>Big Data Analytics<br>Cybersecurity issues and solutions<br>OTT services and impact on service providers<br>Social Networks and impact on new services<br>Vehicular and 5G networks and their challenges<br>Smart cites<br>Internet of Things<br>Peer to peer networking<br>New paradigms<br>Network Design and Planning Methods<br>Network topology design and optimization at different layers: physical optical, media and control<br>Network design methods for multomedia services<br>End–to–end service performance evaluation<br>Quality of Service, Quality of Resilience, performance and SLA<br>Networks interconnection<br>Ad–hoc and sensor networks<br>Network resilience: survivability, protection, restoration and availability<br>Energy efficiency<br>Content Delivery and media services<br>Traffic Measurements and Modelling<br>Multiservice traffic measurement, analysis, characterization and simulation at network level<br>Application of measurements for network design and planning<br>Data collection and analysis<br>Methods and tools for traffic measurements and predictions<br>Network monitoring and anomaly detection<br>Traffic measurements and models related to Emerging Topics<br>Economic Aspects of Network Planning and Operations<br>CAPEX vs. OPEX tradeoffs<br>Cost modelling and pricing<br>Network neutrality<br>Frequency management<br>Dynamic tariff optimization per customer requirement and network status<br>Infrastructure and spectrum sharing<br>Virtual Network Operators<br>Network Planning Support Processes<br>Methods and Tools<br>Multilayer planning process<br>Business planning<br>Optical network, access planning, NGN planning methods and tools, LTE+ and 5G planning<br>Network management support<br>Hybrid planning methods and tools<br>Migration and dismantling of legacy equipment planning<br>Routing, Traffic Flows and Optimization<br>New signalling and control in multimedia/multiservice systems<br>P2P (peer–to–peer) traffic flows and implications on network demand<br>Intra–domain and inter–domain routing, traffic engineering and resilience<br>Optimization process with technical and economic criteria<br>Routing strategies to reduce power consumption<br>Impact of cloud and grid services<br>
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