Articles tagged with Computer Networking
The study suggests that structural modules in yeast protein-protein interaction networks originated as evolutionary byproducts without functional units. Computer simulations show that modular structures can arise during network growth through simple models of gene duplication.
Researchers used a technique to analyze political book sales and blog networks, finding distinct communities and cohesion within groups. The algorithm identified left- and right-wing book groups and blogs, with rare connections between them, suggesting polarization and factional strength.
The Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study (MIDAS) network has welcomed four new research teams to aid in developing preparedness plans for outbreaks. The new teams will use computer modeling techniques to simulate infectious disease spread and evaluate the effects of public health measures.
A Stevens Institute of Technology professor has been awarded a grant from the Office of Naval Research to develop more efficient energy-sensitive sensor networks for the US military. The project aims to improve sensor performance and reduce energy consumption in these critical systems.
A team of students from Stevens Institute of Technology has won the 'best student paper' award at a leading IEEE conference for their innovative research on wireless spectrum policy reform. The paper proposes reduced-complexity searching algorithms to optimize wireless network performance.
The NIST Special Publication 800-21-1 provides guidelines for implementing cryptography in the federal government. The publication aims to improve IT security and facilitate FISMA compliance among federal agencies, ensuring protection of sensitive information and systems.
The project will address the physical structure of the grid and its computer communications network. Researchers will determine which parts are sensitive to failure and analyze marketing and technical aspects to improve security.
A team of experts at Cardiff University will use sophisticated computer simulations, laboratory experiments, and field tests to improve understanding of faults and power surges. They aim to develop computer models that can predict voltages and currents following major faults, helping the National Grid network to become safer and more r...
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed new fiber optic sensors using UV-induced intrinsic Fabry-Perot interferometers, increasing the range and enabling real-time monitoring of large areas. The technology has the potential to create a nationwide network of sensors for infrastructure monitoring with improved multiplexing capability.
Researchers identified vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi networks that can drain battery life and disrupt communication infrastructure. A proposed solution involves reputation-based control systems to strengthen routing protocols against stealth attacks.
A Cardiff University team is designing and planning infrastructure for a pan-European wireless broadband network to provide affordable universal broadband access. The project aims to deliver low-cost services with negligible environmental impact, benefiting both citizens and businesses.
The new standard provides detailed guidance on categorizing systems and assessing potential impact of security breaches. It will help agencies make informed decisions and implement cost-effective security measures, complemented by a companion standard specifying minimum federal system requirements.
A team of researchers has discovered that using small-world networking can improve the efficiency of parallel computing in simulations. By linking computers to their nearest neighbors and a few other random computers, the simulation process can run faster without data traffic jams.
A team led by Sandeep Shukla is working on devising strategies for achieving the optimal balance of power and performance in embedded computer systems. The goal is to guarantee maximum performance while reducing power consumption, which is crucial for devices like wireless devices, cars, and climate control systems.
The tele-immersion system has been upgraded to process data in real-time, thanks to the use of a far-off supercomputing center. This allows participants to feel as if they're in each other's presence, regardless of distance. The new setup uses a large bank of digital cameras and polarized glasses to create a realistic experience.
The National Science Foundation has awarded $2.5 million to NLANR to extend technical, engineering, and traffic analysis support to high-performance networking communities. The grant supports over 170 NSF-funded High-Performance Connections sites connecting to vBNS research network backbones.
Researchers have created a comprehensive map of yeast protein interactions, revealing intriguing connections between proteins involved in different cellular processes. The network analysis suggests that these interactions can aid in predicting protein functions and uncovering new hypotheses about gene function.
The Grid Physics Network initiative will create a virtual data system, allowing scientists to access and manipulate massive amounts of data from various institutions. The project has the potential to boost computing power and storage capacity, benefiting fields such as genomics and business applications.
A new method devised by Purdue engineers can prevent disconnections for roaming cell phone users by allowing two adjacent cells to share channels, ensuring a continuity of service as a caller travels from one cell to the next. This technique could increase network efficiency by up to 60% and reduce disconnections by up to 100 times.
Researchers explore how new technologies shape communication networks and change organizational performance in 21st century organizations, with a focus on global network organizations. The project aims to produce the first comprehensive test to explain and predict the evolution of knowledge networks.
A new device called the chaos mirror is invented to improve infrared networking technology in crowded offices. It uses a box enclosing seven highly reflective surfaces to split narrow incoming beams into a widely spread array of reflected beams, vastly increasing the chances of beam finding its target.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are collaborating with Digital Equipment Corp to create a new, high-performance desktop computing environment (HPID) that includes advanced video capabilities. The system will involve about 500 state-of-the-art computers and servers interconnected through a very high bandwidth, low-latency netw...