Title :
Trading caches: capacity provision networks
Author :
Geng, Xianjun ; Gopal, Ram ; Ramesh, R. ; Whinston, Andrew B.
Author_Institution :
Center for Res. in Electron. Commerce, Texas Univ., Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
If ISP pool unused cache capacity, they are able to handle more traffic at lower prices. This article introduces the capacity provision networks (CPN) concept and explains why this model of cooperation is a good match for the emerging ISP connectivity paradigm. We also discuss the architectural and economic implications of CPN and examine some potential opportunities and challenges ahead.
Keywords :
Internet; cache storage; costing; telecommunication traffic; ISP connectivity; architectural implications; cache trading; capacity provision networks; economic implications; prices; traffic; Capacity planning; Communication industry; Communication system traffic control; Content based retrieval; Contracts; Costs; IP networks; Industrial relations; Telecommunication traffic; Web and internet services;
Journal_Title :
IT Professional
DOI :
10.1109/MITP.2003.1216230
