The field of hub location and network design problems is central to optimising transportation and communication systems. At its core, this area of research addresses the challenge of selecting ...

Are you confused about the difference between a hub, a router, and a switch? You’re not alone! These networking devices may seem similar, but they serve different purposes and play distinct roles in ...

A group of co-workers was trying to hold a meeting in a conference room of our large corporate HQ building. They had wanted to have everybody bring their laptops and collaborate, but since the ...

Historically, data networks have been built using some form of a hub-and-spoke design mainly because that design reflected the natural traffic flow. One variant of this design has branch offices ...