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Introduction to Wireless System Design
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Introduction to Wireless System Design

by Henry Lau, Ludy Liu, Keith Chan
September 2025
Intermediate to advanced
320 pages
9h 15m
English
Wiley
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12Future Trends

12.1 Introduction

The modern world is increasingly driven by interconnected digital technologies that are transforming how we live, work, and interact. This chapter will explore some of the key advancements that are being made in distributed computing, cloud infrastructure, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI)—and how these technologies are enabling new capabilities and use cases, particularly in the burgeoning field of the Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless technologies.

The fundamental concepts of distributed systems, including distributed computing and the various software components that enable distributed systems, will be explored. Examples of how distributed systems are being leveraged in industry for applications like big data processing, the IoT, cloud computing, and AI will be provided. Cloud computing will be discussed as it is crucial for the IoT, providing the infrastructure, tools, and services to manage data, generate insights, and develop intelligent applications. It is seen to enable seamless communication, centralized data management, and simplified IoT solution development, empowering the IoT's full potential.

The rise of cloud computing will then be explored, as it is crucial for the IoT, providing the infrastructure, tools, and services to manage data, generate insights, and develop intelligent applications. It enables seamless communication, centralized data management, and simplified IoT solution development, empowering the IoT's ...

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