Social Telemedia: The Relationship between Social Information and Networked Media

A new paper by Dr Mu Mu, University of Northampton on linking of social networks and networked media is now available in the widely read publication Computer . Computer is the IEEE Computer Society's flagship, peer-reviewed publication, aimed  at the general Computer reader. 

Social Telemedia: The Relationship between Social Information and Networked Media

Computer

Issue No.05 - May (2016 vol.49)

pp: 92-97

Omar Niamut , TNO

Mu Mu , University of Northampton

Spyros Denazis , University of Patras

Nicholas Race , Lancaster University

DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/MC.2016.146

Citation: Omar Niamut, Mu Mu, Spyros Denazis, Nicholas Race, "Social Telemedia: The Relationship between Social Information and Networked Media", Computer, vol.49, no. 5, pp. 92-97, May 2016, doi:10.1109/MC.2016.146

ABSTRACT

Social telemedia is a cross-breeding of social networks and networked media that allows users to capture and share live events collaboratively on mobile devices.

More details can be found at: https://www.computer.org/csdl/mags/co/2016/05/mco2016050092-abs.html


If you'd like to find out more about Computing at the University of Northampton go to: www.computing.northampton.ac.uk. All views and opinions are the author's and do not necessarily reflected those of any organisation they are associated with

Computing students learn about the future of networking from Hewlett-Packard

Taken from: http://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/computing-students-learn-about-the-future-of-networking-from-hewlett-packard/

Computing students from the School of Science and Technology had the opportunity to hear from the Senior Product Manager of Hewlett-Packard about the future of computer networking.

In a two-hour lecture Bruno Hareng explained the limitation that IT professionals face with the current distributed architecture used by networks today and how Software Defined Networking (SDN) can make networks more agile and secure.  Defined as cutting edge technology, SDN allows network administrators to manage network services through abstraction of higher-level functionality. The School of Science and Technology has recently received HEFCE funding to purchase the latest Hewlett-Packard SDN lab equipment for teaching purposes and Northampton is one of only three universities to have such facilities.

Dr Ali Al-Sherbaz, Senior Lecturer in Computing at the University of Northampton, commented: “It was a great opportunity for both our students and staff to listen to Bruno Hareng talk about SDN, as some of our research students and staff are working in this area and we are planning to establish a larger research team in the future. They were able to discuss several technical issues regarding teaching and research, which will help to improve our students’ learning experience and employability too.”

Dr Mu Mu, Lecturer in Computing, said: “The talk covers the origins of SDN and OpenFlow (a widely adopted SDN specification), key research and development milestones in academia and industry in the last ten years, and the most recent use cases of SDN in education and enterprise networks. Bruno concluded the talk with a vision of the future networking research, a collaborative effort between academia, service providers, and vendors. Through this talk, students had a first-hand tutorial of emerging network technologies from one of the pioneers in this field. The post-talk Q&A was also centred around the education of future network designers, engineers and architects. We touched on plans to evolve our curriculum, emphasising topics such as: design and prototyping of distributed systems, a great knowledge of network virtualisation, the ability to think outside the box with a solid understanding of the software development process.”

Ameer Al-Sadi , a PhD student whose research focus is on utilising SDN in smart cities, commented:  “This was a great opportunity to meet Bruno Hareng personally and discuss several technical issues with him. Having an SDN lab will open the gate; not only for research, but for teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students this latest technology, which will have a huge impact on our future careers.”

If you'd like to find out more about Computing at the University of Northampton go to: www.computing.northampton.ac.uk. All views and opinions are the author's and do not necessarily reflected those of any organisation they are associated with

MSc Computing Projects 2013

A sample of the MSc Computing projects completed in 2013 at the School of Science and Technology, University of Northampton.

Investigation and Development of a Networking and Cyber Security Lab

Fungai P. Mundoma

For more details go to : http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/msc-student-work-investigation-and.html

MOBILE NETWORK SYSTEM FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT

OLATUNDE AYANLEYE 

For more details go to : http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/msc-student-work-mobile-network-system.html

Chatbot: an innovative approach towards learning and teaching process in today’s education system.

Poonam Bhatia

For more details go to: http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/msc-student-work-chatbot-innovative.html

Cloud Computing Infrastructure
Hang Xu

For more details go to: http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/msc-work-implementation-of-openstack.html

Interactive TV applied to internet broadcast media 

James Smith

For more information go to: http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/msc-dissertation-interactive-tv.html

The University of Northampton's, Department of Computing and Immersive Technologies offers five courses within the MSc Computing postgraduate provision (shown below) all available either part-time or full-time. 

• MSc Computing
• MSc Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
• MSc Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Software Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Immersive Technologies)

Investigation and Development of a Networking and Cyber Security Lab

Investigation and Development of a Networking and Cyber Security Lab

Fungai P. Mundoma

Abstract

The world we live in today is centered around computer networks and the internet and until recently, the security vulnerabilities online have not been fully addressed. This project is based on raising the awareness of networking and cyber-security by designing a course structure for this subject as there is a predicted shortage of professionals in this area. Firstly, an investigation was carried out on the existing networks and current trends of cyber- security to get an in depth understanding of how these networks are exploited. The second step was to design a 24 week course structure that would address issues identified in the investigation and ensure students can understand and prevent network exploitation from online attackers. A website has been developed to contain all the study material for students which includes videos and practice questions for better understanding.

An isolated Local Area Network was created in room NW202 as a testing lab for students to practice the material listed in the course. The network was created using a Cisco 2960 series switch and a Cisco ASA 5510 series working as a router and firewall. The firewall implementation was carried out on two different platforms, with the first one being a software firewall used on a virtual network environment and the second one being a hardware firewall implemented in the University lab. A network intrusion detection system has been implemented to demonstrate the importance of enhanced security measures on the network by enabling the detection and monitoring of suspicious network traffic. Another network security measure implemented was the use of a virtual private network (VPN) for users to access internal network services from outside that network but through and approved secure tunnel.

The final part of the project involves performing penetration tests to the LAN. This would uncover any vulnerabilities of the network that could be open and available for exploitation. A step by step procedure has been laid out for students to understand the use and benefits of carrying out penetration test to protect their networks. 

The University of Northampton's, Department of Computing and Immersive Technologies offers five courses within the MSc Computing postgraduate provision (shown below) all available either part-time or full-time. 

• MSc Computing
• MSc Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
• MSc Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Software Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Immersive Technologies)

Dr Ali Al-Sherbaz: Mobile, wireless and networking

Research interests

1. Computer Network and Wireless Technologies
2. Mobile Ad-Hoc Routing
3. Signal Processing and Cognitive Radio 
4. Cybernet Security
5. Computational Mathematics

Recent Publications

2013

• ihsan lami, Ali Al-Sherbaz (2013) W2BC: A Proposal for a Converged Baseband Implementation of WiMax and WiFi Transceivers International Journal of Information and Network Security (IJINS) Vol.2, No.1, February 2013, pp. 426 - 437 ISSN: 2089-3299

2012

• Dravid R and Al-Sherbaz, A (2012) Optimization of Routing Protocols for Wireless Mesh Networks (WMNs) to Achieve Higher Quality of Service for Real-Time Applications 3rd Annual Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, Bangalore, India, December 12-14 2012
• Turner, S. and Al-Sherbaz, A. (2012) What's the problem with problem-solving? Seminar Presentation presented to: Insights into the future of learning and teaching at Northampton, University of Northampton, 3rd December 2012
• Al-Sherbaz Ali, Dravid Rashmi, Svennevik Espen and Picton Phil  (2012)" iSurvival: A Collaborative Mobile Network System for Disaster Management" PRO-VE’12 -13th Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises : Collaborative Networks in the Internet of Services, University of Bournemouth, 1-3 October 2012
• Al-Sherbaz A, Dravid R (2012) "Ultilising Mobile Mesh Networks for Disaster Management" M4D2012, 27-29 February 2012, New Delhi, India

2011

• Al-Sherbaz A, Minai A, Xue J, Dravid R (2011) "An Embedded Pedagogic Model for Computer Forensics within an
  Undergraduate Programme" 7th Annual Teaching Computer Forensics Workshop, University of Sunderland 10th November 2011

2010

• AL-SHERBAZ, A.; KUSELER, T.; ADAMS, C.; MARŠÁLEK, R.; POVALAČ, K. (2010) WiMAX Parameters Adaptation Through A Baseband Processor Using Discrete Particle Swarm Method. International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies, Cambridge Press, 2010, vol. 2010 (2), no. 2, p. 1 - 7. ISSN: 1759- 0787.

2009

• Al-Sherbaz A., C. Adams, S. Jassim (2009) “WiMAX-WiFi Convergence with OFDM Bridge”, SPIE Defence and Security Proceeding Conference, Orlando, Florida USA, April-2009.

2008

• Al-Sherbaz A., C. Adams, S. Jassim (2008) “Convergence in wireless transmission technology promises best of both worlds”, SPIE Opt electronics and Optical Communications newsroom, Nov-2008  
•  Al-Sherbaz A., C. Adams, S. Jassim (2008)  “Private Synchronization Technique for Heterogeneous Wireless Network (WiFi and WiMAX)”, SPIE Defence and Security Proceeding Conference, Orlando, Florida USA, March-2008 
•  Li F., A. Al-Sharbaz, S. Jassim, and C. Adams (2008), “Credibility Based Secure Route Finding in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks”, SPIE Defence and Security Proceeding Conference, Orlando, Florida USA, March-2008 

Contact: ali-al-sherbaz@northampton.ac.uk

Profile: http://www.northampton.ac.uk/people/ali.al-sherbaz 



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MSc Computing: February 2013 update

The University of Northampton's, Department of Computing and Immersive Technologies offers five courses within the MSc Computing postgraduate provision (shown below) all available either part-time or full-time. 

•  Department of Computing and Immersive Technologies offers five courses within the MSc Computing postgraduate provision (shown below) all available either part-time or full-time. 
  
  

  • MSc Computing
  • MSc Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
  • MSc Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
  • MSc Computing (Software Engineering)
  • MSc Computing (Immersive Technologies)

  
  

Two new courses to be run in September 2013

MEng Computer Networks Engineering (120 credits):

• Visual Objects Software (20)
• Computer Networks (20)
• Mobile Device Software Development (20)
• Group Industry Project (60)

MEng  Computer Systems Engineering (120 credits) from:

• Distributed Systems (20)
• Visual Objects Software (20)
• Modern Computer Architecture (20)
• Group Industry Project (60)

The dissertation is an important element of the MSc courses. The range and nature of the dissertations on MSc Computing  varies, below are some links to blog postings that I hope give a flavour some of the topics other students have  investigated:

• Web Analytics
• http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/analytics-enhancements-using-rankings.html
• http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/msc-dissertationanalysis-of-web.html
• IT in developing countries
• http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/msc-student-workefficacious-adoption-of.html
•  Augmented reality
• http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/development-of-augmented-reality-ar.html
•   Investigation into ‘Comet’
• http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/msc-student-work-use-of-http-push-in.html
•   Combining web-based technologies
• http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/msc-student-work-generic-google-maps.html

One ex-student has turned his dissertation into a book.

From the MSc program as a whole,  where successful student end up working varies; but I would say lot work in areas that are internet intensive some examples include becoming a consultant in optimising websites to be more likely to be picked up search engines; another is a lecturer. At least one has gone to further study at Universities such as the University of Oxford.

There is a strong practical element to the courses. The emphasis of the whole MSc Computing programme is on developing both technical and Master’s level academic skills through practicing these skills, but after being taught the necessary underpinning theory.

UKPass details can be found by clicking here.

Apply for this course through: https://pgapp.ukpass.ac.uk/ukpasspgapp/login.jsp?institution=N38&course=31469&source=www.ukpass.ac.uk

For more details contact: Scott Turner

Computing Courses

BSc and HND Computing Provision (click on the links below for more details of the courses)

• BEng/MEng Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
• BEng/MEng Computing (Computer Systems Engineering) 

• BSc (Hons) Computing (also available part-time)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Graphics and Visualisation)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Mobile Computing)
• BSc (Hons) Computing (Software Engineering)
• BSc (Hons) Computing - One Year Top-Up 
• BSc  Computer Games Development
• HND Computing (Compute​r Net​works Engineering)
• HND Computing (Computer Systems Engineering)
• HND Computing (Graphics and Visualisation)
• HND Computing (Internet Tech​nolog​y and Security)
• HND Computing (Mobile Computing)
• HND Computing (Software Engine​ering) 
• HND Com​puting

The University of Northampton's, Department of Computing and Immersive Technologies offers five courses within the MSc Computing postgraduate provision (shown below) all available either part-time or full-time. 

• MSc Computing
• MSc Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
• MSc Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Software Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Immersive Technologies)

The contents are the opinion of the author(s) and not necessarily the view of the University of Northampton.

update: MSc Computing - School of Science and Technology,

The University of Northampton's, Department of Computing and Immersive Technologies offers five courses within the MSc Computing postgraduate provision (shown below) all available either part-time or full-time. 

• MSc Computing
• MSc Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
• MSc Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Software Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Immersive Technologies)

As well as staff teaching on two other MSc courses:

•  MSc Environmental Informatics
• Engineering (MSc)

The dissertation is an important element of the MSc courses. The range and nature of the dissertations on MSc Computing  varies, below are some links to blog postings that I hope give a flavour some of the topics other students have  investigated:

·         IT in developing countries -http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/msc-student-workefficacious-adoption-of.html

·         Augmented reality-http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/development-of-augmented-reality-ar.html

·         Investigation into ‘Comet’ -http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/msc-student-work-use-of-http-push-in.html

·         Combining web-based technologies -http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/msc-student-work-generic-google-maps.html

Examples from the current students include:

·         improving search engine optimisation  techniques;

·         intelligent documents;

·         web technologies for internet TV;

·         rural healthcare software for developing countries.

One ex-student has turned his dissertation into a book.

From the MSc program as a whole,  where successful student end up working varies; but I would say lot work in areas that are internet intensive some examples include becoming a consultant in optimising websites to be more likely to be picked up search engines; another is a lecturer. At least one has gone to further study at Universities such as the University of Oxford.

There is a strong practical element to the courses. The emphasis of the whole MSc Computing programme is on developing both technical and Master’s level academic skills through practicing these skills, but after being taught the necessary underpinning theory.

UKPass details can be found by clicking here.

Apply for this course through: https://pgapp.ukpass.ac.uk/ukpasspgapp/login.jsp?institution=N38&course=31469&source=www.ukpass.ac.uk

For more details contact: Scott Turner

MSc Computing courses - University of Northampton

The University of Northampton's, Department of Computing and Immersive Technologies offers five courses within the MSc Computing postgraduate provision (shown below) all available either part-time or full-time. 

• MSc Computing
• MSc Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
• MSc Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Software Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Immersive Technologies)

As well as staff teaching on two other MSc courses:

•  MSc Environmental Informatics
• Engineering (MSc)

The dissertation is an important element of the MSc courses. The range and nature of the dissertations on MSc Computing  varies, below are some links to blog postings that I hope give a flavour some of the topics other students have  investigated:

·         IT in developing countries -http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/msc-student-workefficacious-adoption-of.html

·         Augmented reality-http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/development-of-augmented-reality-ar.html

·         Investigation into ‘Comet’ -http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/msc-student-work-use-of-http-push-in.html

·         Combining web-based technologies -http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/msc-student-work-generic-google-maps.html

Examples from the current students include:

·         improving search engine optimisation  techniques;

·         intelligent documents;

·         web technologies for internet TV;

·         rural healthcare software for developing countries.

One ex-student has turned his dissertation into a book.

From the MSc program as a whole,  where successful student end up working varies; but I would say lot work in areas that are internet intensive some examples include becoming a consultant in optimising websites to be more likely to be picked up search engines; another is a lecturer. At least one has gone to further study at Universities such as the University of Oxford.

There is a strong practical element to the courses. The emphasis of the whole MSc Computing programme is on developing both technical and Master’s level academic skills through practicing these skills, but after being taught the necessary underpinning theory.

For more details contact: Scott Turner

Booking now taken for Introduction to the world of Crypto

Book your place at  https://events.bcs.org/book/159/

Presenter: Sarith Chandra MBCS CISSP Security+ MSc(Info Sec) MSc(Eng) BEng(IT)

26th January 2012

Time: Evening session for 2 hrs - 18:30 registration, 19:00 start, 20:30 end, 20:30 - 21:00 Q&A + Networking session
Location: Room NW205 in The Newton Building, Avenue Campus, University Of Northampton, NN2 6JD

Objectives:
- Introduce Cryptography for Beginners
- Refresh some Crypto concepts for Experts
- Learn some Best practices
- Interactive session with "Crack some code" examples

Target Audience: Students, Fresh graduates, IT professionals, Developers/DBAs and anyone with general interest in Cryptography. All welcome.

Detail: 
- Cryptology
- Cipher Exercise
- Cryptography
- Cryptanalysis
- Some Best Practices
- Database Encryption
- Crypto Challenge (competition)

Pre-requisites:
- You need to only have general awareness of IT and Computer Security concepts
- Willingness to learn about this field and its concepts
- This session does not delve into the mathematics of cryptography and is suitable for absolute beginners
- If you like solving puzzles then you might enjoy some of the exercises during the interactive session


For further queries please contact - csarith@bcs.org

• Newton Building, University of Northampton

Book your place at  https://events.bcs.org/book/159/