Abstract

In recent years, mobile devices have evolved to support an amalgam of multimedia applications and content often delivered by Cloud services. In order for mobile devices to access Cloud resources, a solution for constant and reliable connectivity is required. This issue is being tackled in 5th Generation Networks by the introductions of mechanisms to support seamless handovers between networks thus providing a tighter coupling between Cloud resources and mobiles. This convergence of technologies creates new challenges in the areas of traffic management and QoS provisioning. This presentation explores a novel service delivery framework, centred on the convergence of Mobile Cloud Computing and 5G networks for the purpose of optimising service delivery in a mobile environment. The framework serves as a guideline for identifying different aspects of service provision in a mobile environment. Service delivery mechanisms that are responsible for optimising the Quality-of-Service and managing network traffic are then examined in detail and a solution for managing traffic through dynamic service localisation based on user mobility and device connectivity is presented. A prototype implementation in a virtualised environment as a proof of concept is also discussed. Finally, an analytical model is used to evaluate the modelling of network Quality-of-Service whilst taking into account user mobility.

Fragkiskos Sardis received his Bachelor (First Class Honours) from Middlesex University in 2008.He received a scholarship for a Master degree in Computer Networks at Middlesex University whichhe completed in 2009 with distinction. In 2010 he received a scholarship by Middlesex University for a PhD in the area of Cloud computing and mobile networks. Throughout his studies, he has worked as an I.T. administrator, network architect and I.T. consultant. His other areas of interest include, network security, wireless communications and distributed computing.