Special issue based on selected IEEE ANTS 2013 papers

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The Seventh IEEE International Symposium on Advanced Networks and Telecommunication Systems (IEEE ANTS) (http://​www.​ieee-comsoc-ants.​org/​2013/​) was held in Chennai, India, during December 15–18, 2013, at the SRM University. ANTS is the premier IEEE forum on networking and telecommunications topics in India and was financially sponsored by IEEE Communications Society. The distinguishing characteristic of IEEE ANTS is the promotion of an intense dialogue between academia and industry to bridge the gap between academic research, industry initiatives, and governmental policies. IEEE ANTS 2013 featured a rich industry program comprising of keynote addresses, invited talks, and panel discussions to complement a high-quality technical program of peer-reviewed papers, tutorials, and PhD student forum presentations bringing together experts from industry, academia, and government. The conference provided an exciting meeting ground for the confluence and exchange of ideas among participants from all over the world. …