Network of Information (NetInf) – An information-centric networking architecture

• Published in: Computer communications Vol. 36; no. 7; pp. 721 - 735
• Main Authors: Dannewitz, Christian, Kutscher, Dirk, Ohlman, Börje, Farrell, Stephen, Ahlgren, Bengt, Karl, Holger
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2013
• Subjects: Data communication networks; ICN; Information-centric networking; NetInf; Network of Information; Network of Information; NetInf; Information-centric networking; ICN; Data communication networks
• ISSN: 0140-3664; 1873-703X; 1873-703X
• DOI: 10.1016/j.comcom.2013.01.009

Information-centric networking (ICN) is a promising approach to networking that has the potential to provide better – more natural and more efficient – solutions for many of today’s important communication applications including but not limited to large-scale content distribution. This article descr...