Internet services and applications

Evolution of the information and communication technologies. Overview of service domains: communications, information, entertainment, internet of things. Service architectures and technologies for providing voice services (IP telephony), multimedia services (IP television), internet (over-the-top) services, world wide web, peer-to-peer systems and internet of things. Cloud computing. Business aspects. User aspects: terminal equipment, accessibility, user experience. Cybersecurity on the application and user levels. Regulatory aspects, data protection and SLA.

The objective of the course is to give the students an overview of the basic principles of operation of internet services and applications from the architectural in technological aspects, as well as the development ecosystems. The course further familiarizes the students with the problems of acquisition and processing of data in internet services and applications, distribution of content over the internet, as well as an overview of user, business and regulatory aspects of internet services.

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.