Evolution towards Smart and Software-Defined Internet of Things

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a mesh network of interconnected objects with unique identifiers that can transmit data and communicate with one another without the need for human intervention. The IoT has brought the future closer to us. It has opened up new and vast domains for connecting not only people, but also all kinds of simple objects and phenomena all around us. With billions of heterogeneous devices connected to the Internet, the network architecture must evolve to accommodate the expected increase in data generation while also improving the security and efficiency of connectivity. Traditional IoT architectures are primitive and incapable of extending functionality and productivity to the IoT infrastructure’s desired levels. Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and virtualization are two promising technologies for cost-effectively handling the scale and versatility required for IoT. In this paper, we discussed traditional IoT networks and the need for SDN and Network Function Virtualization (NFV), followed by an analysis of SDN and NFV solutions for implementing IoT in various ways.

Review and analysis of recent advances in intelligent network softwarization for the Internet of Things

“…In [20], the authors discuss the traditional IoT networks and the need for SDN and NFV to address IoT challenges. They acknowledge that a lot of research has been done in the areas of IoT, SDN, and NFV, but they note that there is a missing link in terms of the evolution of IoT architectures, from primitive frameworks to sophisticated SDNand NFV-enabled platforms.…”

Influence of Internet of things on human psychology (internet of thoughts) for education, healthcare, and businesses

“…The Internet of Things (IoTs) has developed measures far beyond human ideas and is pushing for technological reliance far more dangerous [38]. The IoTs dependency oriented desires are waving the need for skills acquisition.…”

LSSDNF: A Lightweight Secure Software Defined Network Framework for Future Internet in 5G–6G

“…Abid et al (2022) [17] state that virtualization and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) are two promising technologies for affordably addressing the size and versatility needed for IoT. Following a discussion of traditional IoT networks and the necessity of SDN and Network Function Virtualization (NFV), the authors examined SDN and NFV solutions for various IoT implementation strategies.…”