SpoVNet
SpoVNet (Spontaneous Virtual Networks) is a research project in the context of the BW-FIT research program in Baden-Württemberg. Launched in 2006, it includes the participation of well-known communication institutes from the universities of Karlsruhe, Tübingen, Stuttgart and Mannheim. The goals of the project are to be placed in the context of numerous “ Future Internet ” initiatives which attempt to remedy the shortcomings of the Internet.
The aim of the project is to ensure spontaneous communication in distributed systems through the use of self-organizing algorithms and protocols in view of the increasing networking. Such systems adapt flexibly to the conditions and load of the network and do not require any further administrative effort. Numerous applications (for example voice communication, distributed games, downloads, traffic telematics and TV transmissions) can be made seamlessly usable via heterogeneous network technologies (“any time, any where, any service”). With regard to these scenarios, the system must adapt dynamically to the respective situations of the users in their real environment. Furthermore, the communication networks must provide individual services with regard to group communication, security, signaling and mobility management. So far, only static solutions exist in this context.
Although certain requirements can already be met today by using so-called VPNs ( Virtual Private Networks ), their configuration is mostly static and complex. A spontaneous solution is therefore desirable. This is precisely the main goal of SpoVNet, namely the spontaneous, autonomous and adaptive provision of current and future service claims.
The approach provides that further transport overlays can be established with the help of a so-called basic overlay , which can, for example, implement group communication services with quality of service and security requirements. In this respect, it is a "network of networks" and can, for. B. also serve IPv4 - and IPv6 -based end systems to each other.
Since the project page has not shown any activities since 2012, it can be assumed that the project has ended.