EVERGROW -

This will extend and generalise the recent successes of complex systems theory from static optimisation to a control theory of open systems with complex dynamics resulting from local interactions. A related algorithmic technology which is currently advancing very rapidly is error-correcting codes and data redundancy, which play a critical role in assuring that information spread throughout the world's networks is current, correct, rapidly accessible, and survives for long periods of time.

We will explore these techniques broadly to obtain a portfolio of provisioning strategies and determine which best fit the needs of the Internet of 2025.

Manager: Prof. E. Marinari, Istituto Nazionale per la Fisica della Materia (INFM), Italy, enzo.marinari@roma1.infn.it

Web site http://chimera.roma1.infn.it/EVERGROW/

Workpackages 0-18 months

4a Belief and survey
Manager: Federico Ricci-Tersenghi

4b Correcting codes
Manager: Andrea Montanari