[hpc-announce] CFP: IEEE Networking Letters SI on Advances in Networking for Edge-Cloud Computing Infrastructures

[Claudio Cicconetti]

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IEEE Networking Letters
SI on Advances in Networking for Edge-Cloud Computing Infrastructures
Submission deadline: 15 July 2025
Publication date: Fourth Quarter 2025
Manuscript: max 5 pages in IEEE standard print format
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** Background

The rapid proliferation of edge computing has transformed traditional
cloud-based architectures, enabling low-latency, high-reliability,
and resource-efficient applications.  Recent concepts, such as
serverless on edge, revolutionise the design of distributed application
development within a convergent edge-cloud continuum. As the process
of convergent edge and cloud infrastructures continues, there is
an increase in the need for novel networking paradigms to support
seamless connectivity, efficient resource management, advanced
infrastructure automation, and enhanced security.

This Special Issue of IEEE Networking Letters aims to bring together
cutting-edge research on the networking aspects of edge-cloud
computing infrastructures, covering innovative architectures,
protocols, and applications.


** Call for papers

We invite original contributions that address key challenges in
edge-cloud networking, including scalable and resilient architectures,
intelligent resource orchestration, performance optimization, and
security mechanisms. Papers focusing on emerging technologies such
as 5G/6G, AI-driven networking, quantum communications, and network
virtualization are especially encouraged. The Special Issue will
also welcome real-world implementations, testbeds, and case studies
demonstrating the impact of edge-cloud networking in various domains
such as IoT, smart cities, AI-driven analytics, and real-time
applications.

We invite researchers and practitioners to submit high-quality contributions
that advance the state-of-the-art in edge-cloud networking. 

** Topics of interest

- 5G/6G and beyond for edge-cloud networking
- AI for networks and networks for AI in edge computing
- AI/ML-driven resource management and optimization
- Benchmarking edge-cloud networking frameworks and testbeds
- Challenges in networking for data-intensive or real-time edge-cloud 
- Cybersecurity challenges in distributed edge-cloud networks
- Distributed orchestration techniques for edge-cloud environments
- Dynamic resource allocation for edge-cloud systems
- Edge-assisted real-time monitoring and control of renewable energy networks
- Edge-cloud collaboration for mission-critical applications
- Edge-cloud networking for IoT and smart cities
- Edge-cloud traffic engineering and load-balancing solutions
- Energy-efficient networking for edge-cloud infrastructures
- Experimental evaluations of edge-cloud networking solutions
- Federated edge and cloud systems
- Game-theoretic approaches for resource allocation in edge-cloud networks
- Hybrid edge-cloud architectures for scalability and resilience
- In-network edge computing
- Intent-based networking (IBN) for edge-cloud orchestration
- Interoperability standards for edge-cloud networking infrastructures
- Joint communication and computing resource management in distributed computing
- Network digital twins for industrial scenarios
- Network slicing and virtualization in edge-cloud computing
- Performance modeling of communication networks in edge-cloud scenarios
- Privacy-preserving mechanisms for edge computing
- Protocols for low-latency and high-reliability communication
- Real-world case studies from industry and academia
- Role of quantum networking in edge-cloud systems
- Secure communication protocols for edge-cloud systems
- Software-defined networking (SDN) for edge-cloud integration
- Time-sensitive networking (TSN) for edge-cloud industrial applications
- Zero-touch networking for autonomous edge-cloud systems

** Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts should conform to the standard format indicated in the
Manuscript Submission Guidelines on the IEEE Networking Letters website:

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Please, check these guidelines carefully before submitting since submissions
not complying with them will be administratively rejected without review.

All manuscripts to be considered for publication must be submitted by the
deadline through the Author Portal:

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Select the "IEEE Networking Letters Special Issue on Advances in
Networking for Edge-Cloud Computing Infrastructures" topic from the
drop-down menu at the time of submission.

** Important Dates

- Manuscript Submission: 15 July 2025
- First Round of Decision Notification: 15 August 2025
- Final Decision: 15 September 2025
- Final Manuscript Due: 30 September 2025
- Target Publication Date: Fourth Quarter 2025

** Guest Editors

- Claudio Cicconetti (Lead Guest Editor), CNR-IIT, Italy
- Honglong Chen, China University of Petroleum, China
- Jesús Omaña Iglesias, Telefónica Research, Spain
- Markus Sauer, Siemens AG, Germany
- Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, Arizona State University, USA