The problem description of data models and types of databases has generated and gives rise to extensive controversy generated by their complexity, the many factors involved in the actual process of implementation. Grids encourage and promote the publication, sharing and integration of scientific...

Industry and in particular the manufacturing-oriented sector has always been researched and innovated as a result of technological progress, diversification and differentiation among consumers' demands. A company that provides to its customers products matching perfectly their demands at...

Grid is a centerpiece of the "utility computing" marketing drive taken up by nearly every vendor. Load balancers, clustering solutions, blade servers—just about any product can come to market with a grid label. The grid technologies, like smart grid, and services will help companies to be...

A vast amount of literature and research work exists on Wireless Sensor Networks and the issues concerning them. In this paper, we have conducted an exploratory study on the sensor networks to begin with and the various issues and challenges faced in setting up and maintaining sensor networks....

By integrating a communications system with the existing power grid, smart grids provide end-to-end connectivity. This enables all entities and components integrated in the electricity supply system to exchange information without knowing the network's structure. New services and applications...