SPOTLIGHT: ITN for next generation networks

05/11/2019
SPOTLIGHT ITN network

Popular Network Caching.

  • We all ask for the same content (eg video) many times (popular)
  • Preventive storage at the ends of the network (Base / mobile stations)
  • Reduces network load and delay
    • Can improve experience quality (QoE)

Machine Type Communications (MTC)

  • Devices / machines communicate without human intervention / control
  • Human communications must coexist with machine communications and make fair use of available resources


The specific research is carried out within the framework of the H2020 European Training Network SPOTLIGHT, with partner the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Researchers: Prof. L. Merakos, Dr. N. Passas, Dr. D. Xenakis, Mr. Subin Narayanan, Mr. Tadege Mihretu Ayenew