Abstract :
In recent years we have been introduced to computing environments that integrate wireless and wired components, providing ubiquitous access to information services and applications in a seamless manner. The years to come are expected to be more exciting as we will witness a proliferation in the use of emerging wireless technologies (e.g., sensor networks, vehicular networks, etc.) and enhanced networked applications (e.g., biosensing networks for healthcare, terrestrial ecology observing systems, smart spaces, dynamic communities, etc.) Such increasingly pervasive environments will require new management strategies, which can cope with resource constraints, multi-federated operation, scalability, dependability, context awareness, security, mobility, to mention just a few challenges. The issue to be addressed in this Distinguished Experts Panel is whether we are reinventing the wheel or there are real new challenges ahead. If so, what are they, in which context, and how should we approach them? If not, how can existing management solutions be used/combined/modified/extended in order to address the management needs the emeging ubiquitous environments?
Keywords :
Web services; ubiquitous computing; biosensing networks; dynamic communities; healthcare; information services; management strategies; multifederated operation; resource constraints; smart spaces; terrestrial ecology; ubiquitous access; ubiquitous networks; ubiquitous services; wireless technologies; Biosensors; Communication system security; Environmental factors; Environmental management; Intelligent sensors; Medical services; Pervasive computing; Sensor systems and applications; Space technology; Wireless sensor networks;
