Subject description
The course Digital Services and Applications covers services and approaches of digital transformation. It includes the Internet of Things (IoT), its functionalities, usage, and aspects of security. It introduces cloud services and virtualization. The course comprehensively addresses the development of web solutions, both on the client-side and server-side. It examines the evolution of voice service systems and the convergence of networks and services, including SIP and WebRTC technologies.
Additionally, the course covers the services of 5G and upcoming 6G mobile networks and provides insights into wireless networks designed for IoT, such as NBIoT and LoRaWAN. It also focuses on the evolution of systems for transmitting audio and video content, including digital radio and television, and over-the-top (OTT) internet services.
The subject is taught in programs
Objectives and competences
The objective of the course is to provide an overview of the evolution of traditional communication networks toward convergent, interactive, multimedia packet networks.
To deliver the means to introduce new services in network. Overview of IMS, EPS, 5G and 6G architectures, protocols, and standardization.
To provide an overview of examples of digital services and applications in various domains.
To demonstrate practical approaches for development of Web and other convergent services.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures for theoretical aspects, laboratory exercises and team-work for real-case scenarios and problem solving through project work. . Part of the pedagogical process will be carried out with the help of ICT technologies and the possiblities they offer. Study visits and invited lecturers.
Expected study results
After successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- list key elements of VoIP and EPS and 5G systems and describe their role in service provisioning,
- differentiate among purposes of the transport and signaling planes,
- explain the operation and role of the SIP and WebRTC protocol,
- compare cloud service models,
- design and implement a prototype of an IoT solution,
- design and implement front end and back end parts of a Web application,
- select the appropriate cloud services for a selected enterprise environment.
Basic sources and literature
- Poikselka M., Mayer G., Khartabil H., Niemi A., The IMS: IP Multimedia Concepts and Services, Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons, West Sussex, 2009.
- Olsson M., Mulligan C., EPC and 4G Packet Networks: Driving the Mobile Broadband Revolution, Second Edition, Elsevir, 2013.
- McEwen A., Cassimally H., Designing the Internet of Things, Wiley&Sons, 2014.
- Rhoton J., Haukioja R., Cloud Computing Architected: Solution Design, Recursive Limited, 2013.
- Članki, objavljenih v revijah, npr. / Articles published in magazines, i.e.: IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, http://www.comsoc.org/livepubs/surveys/index.html
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