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This book covers the state of the art in communication networks with the help of illustrative diagrams and recent references published in reputed journals and magazines. The book gives readers a glimpse into the next generation of communication networks. It explores topics that are currently in the research phase and/or are expected to be deployed in recent future such as LTE networks and IPv6 networks. This book is written for students/researchers who wish to come up to date with the recent trends in telecommunications.

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Introduction.- IPv6 Networks.- Software-Defined Networking.- Opportunistic Networking.- LTE Networks.- 5G Communication Technology.- Executive Summary.

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From the book reviews:
"The book focuses on recent advancements in communication networks. ... I would recommend this book to students and postgraduates who want to familiarize themselves with current trends in communication networks. ... the author provides exercise questions with which students can check their understanding of the topics. ... the book is well written and worth recommending." (Robert Wojcik, Computing Reviews, October, 2014)

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Syed Faraz Hasan is an Assistant Professor, at Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea.

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