The paradigm shift in network control is envisioned as the next evolution milestone of mobile
communications. A more flexible control of network technologies will be enabled by …

The evolving network technologies aim at meeting the envisioned communication demands
of future smart cities and applications. Although software-defined networking (SDN) enables …

In this paper, we study the scalability issues of SDNized wireless networks, specifically those
relevant to mobility management. We study the improvements in handover delays: i) when a …

Abstract Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is a recent networking technology with
promising properties related to the weaknesses in traditional networks. However, it mainly …

In this paper we discuss the evolution of mobility management mechanisms in mobile
networks. We emphasize problems with current mobility management approaches in case of …

Wireless technology has become an increasingly popular way for network access. Wireless
networks provide efficient, reliable service; supporting a broad range of emerging …

Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is transforming the networking ecosystem. SDN allows
network operators to easily and quickly introduce new services and flexibly adapt to their …

Abstract Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a new paradigm which allows the network
devices to be more programmable and easily controlled. SDN can be applied to improve the …

The emerging Software-Defined Networking (SDN) concept aims at simplifying network
management and control. SDN is envisioned as one of the core technologies for future …

A centralized controller approach in Software-Defined Networking (SDN) creates problems
related to scalability and performance degradation. These problems are the main reason for …