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An Optimized Algorithm to Adjust the Channel Quality in HSDPA Network

February 1, 2013 12:00am PST

In this paper, the authors investigate single user throughput optimization in High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA). Specifically, they propose offline and online optimization algorithms which...

Provided by: Kakatiya University

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Efficient Genetic Algorithm for Optimal Routing In Ad Hoc Networks

February 1, 2013 12:00am PST

Ad-hoc network is a collection of mobile hosts. This network uses two different types of protocols. They are proactive protocol and reactive protocol. Proactive protocol maintains routing table...

Provided by: International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering (IJARCSSE)

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Time Based Location Management Using CACHE Scheme for Mobile Environment

February 1, 2013 12:00am PST

Location management refers to the problem of updating and searching the current locations of mobile nodes in a wireless network. The location administration basically is performed by using two...

Provided by: IOSR Journal of Engineering

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Efficient Optimization of Multiple SPARQL Queries

February 1, 2013 12:00am PST

A W3C standard for processing RDF data is a SPARQL query language, a technique that is used to encode data in meaningful manner. The authors investigate the foundations of SPARQL query...

Provided by: IOSR Journal of Engineering

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Antenna Selection in Interference-Constrained Underlay Cognitive Radios: SEP-Optimal Rule and Performance Benchmarking

February 1, 2013 12:00am PST

In the underlay mode of cognitive radio, secondary users are allowed to transmit when the primary is transmitting, but under tight interference constraints that protect the primary. However, these...

Provided by: Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers

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Secure and Energy-Efficient Cooperative Video Distribution Over Wireless Networks

February 1, 2013 12:00am PST

For real-time video broadcast where multiple users are interested in the same content, mobile-to-mobile cooperation can be utilized to improve delivery efficiency and reduce network utilization....

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The End of Fragmentation: How to Keep Windows Systems Running Like New

February 1, 2013 12:00am PST

Imagine a Windows system that maintains optimum performance over time and never needs to be “de-fragged” again. By proactively optimizing I/O at the Windows level, fragmentation is prevented...

Provided by: Condusiv Technologies

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Key Considerations for Increasing Windows System Performance

February 1, 2013 12:00am PST

Rather than rely on the Windows built-in defrag tool to address performance problems “after-the-fact” on laptops and workstations, IT departments can now address the problem proactively to...

Provided by: Condusiv Technologies

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On Sample-Path Optimal Dynamic Scheduling for Sum-Queue Minimization in Forests

January 31, 2013 12:00am PST

The authors investigate the problem of minimizing the sum of the queue lengths of all the nodes in a wireless network with a forest topology. Each packet is destined to one of the roots (sinks) of...

Provided by: Ohio State University

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Content Based Traffic Engineering in Software Defined Information Centric Networks

January 31, 2013 12:00am PST

This paper describes a content centric network architecture which uses software defined networking principles to implement efficient metadata driven services by extracting content metadata at the...

Provided by: University of Calgary

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Backhaul-Aware Self-Organizing Operator-Shared Small-Cell Networks

January 31, 2013 12:00am PST

Despite its notable importance, backhauling has - thus far - been a largely overlooked issue. However, driven by the uptake of small cell networks, current dedicated backhaul solutions are no...

Provided by: University of Ottawa

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Energy-Efficient Power Allocation in OFDM Systems with Wireless Information and Power Transfer

January 31, 2013 12:00am PST

In this paper, the authors consider an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) downlink point-to-point system with simultaneous wireless information and power transfer. It is assumed...

Provided by: Cornell University

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Decentralized Control of Transmission Rates in Energy-Critical Wireless Networks

January 31, 2013 12:00am PST

In this paper, the authors discuss the decentralized optimization of delay and energy consumption in a multi-hop wireless network. The goal is to minimize the energy consumption of energy-critical...

Provided by: Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers

Blog Post

Disk-based backup data: Where to put them?

January 30, 2013 6:00am PST

This is an age-old question, and the answer may not be as simple as you think. Rick Vanover shares his thoughts on the best way to provision storage for availability.

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Data center flexibility and efficiency: increasing the business value of IT

January 30, 2013 12:00am PST

Optimization and consolidation can make a big difference in the business value your data centers deliver. This paper examines the techniques and results of IBM’s own internal data center...

Provided by: IBM

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A Novel Heuristic Approach for Distance- and Connectivity-Based Multihop Node Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks

January 30, 2013 12:00am PST

In this paper, the authors focus on anchor-based networks where the position of some few nodes are assumed to be fixed and known a priori, whereas the location of all other nodes is to be...

Provided by: University of Vienna

Podcasts

Big Data on IBM SmartCloud Enterprise

January 29, 2013 12:00am PST

As the velocity, variety and volume of data increases, implementation becomes more challenging. With a cloud solution, organizations gain the ability to elastically provision resources, storage...

Provided by: IBM

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A blueprint for smart storage management: Optimizing the storage environment with automation and analytics

January 29, 2013 12:00am PST

The IBM white paper A blueprint for smart storage management: Optimizing the storage environment with automation and analyticsdiscusses how IT managers and other IT professionals can use...

Provided by: IBM

Case Studies

Data Center Study - 2012

January 29, 2013 12:00am PST

Highly efficient data centers allow IT to spend 50% more on new projects — but only 1 in 5 data centers currently operate at this level. The new IBM Global Data Center Study surveyed 300+ IT...

Provided by: IBM

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Data Center Study Mini-Paper -- Business Resilience -- "Resilience and continuity strategies of highly efficient data centers"

January 29, 2013 12:00am PST

Data centers have developed sophisticated strategies for dealing with uncertainty. Holistic approaches will help address more complex issues and build a culture of resilience. This paper presents...

Provided by: IBM