Modern computer networks and communication systems are increasing in size, scope, and heterogeneity. The promise of a single end-to-end technology has not been realized and likely never will occur. The decreasing cost of bandwidth is increasing the possible applications of computer networks and communication systems to entirely new domains. Problems in security, quality of service, ad hoc networks, middleware, integrating wireless LANs into existing operations and grid networking and computing have all emerged as important topics. The one constant is the need for network management. Challenges in network management have never been greater than they are today. The International Journal of Network Management is the forum for researchers, developers, and practitioners in network management to present their work to an international audience. The journal is dedicated to the dissemination of information, which will enable improved management, operation, and maintenance of computer networks and communication systems. The journal is peer reviewed and publishes timely articles and columns by leading researchers, practitioners, and consultants from universities, research laboratories, and companies around the world. Issues with thematic or guest-edited special topics may occur several times per year.

The journal encourages original and unpublished research papers (theoretical and experimental), case studies, and review articles in the following areas:

• Network management topics for existing and future communication technologies including broadband and wireless.
• Performance monitoring, measurement, and evaluation methods and studies with network management applications.
• New methods for testing, monitoring, measuring, and analyzing performance, reliability, and security of communication systems and computer networks.
• In-depth coverage of new test and monitoring equipment, network analyzers, and all types of network management systems.