Since its beginning, the Internet as a system of systems has enjoyed unparalleled success as a powerful means of telecommunication. It is blazing fast, its infrastructure reaches even the most remote places on earth, and its design principles have shown to be quite robust. However, the opportunities that lie ahead of us will make greater demands on the Internet than being able to transfer emails or pictures. Already, well-connected societies have gotten used to video on-demand subscriptions, the streaming of major live events, and a ubiquitous IP capability of new devices. We may venture to project some trends:
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