A Networking Revolution Powered by Signal Processing [Special Reports]

Data networks are extending their reach into virtually every corner of life. The rapidly emerging Internet of Things (IoT), for instance, promises to bring connectivity to just about everything. It is predicted that by 2020, there will be over 20 billion connected devices. Signal processing is helping the IoT and other network technologies to operate faster, more efficiently, and very reliably. Advanced research also promises to open new opportunities in key areas, such as highly secure communication and various types of wireless networks.