We are working on developing new implementations of simulated annealing and multi-level mathematical programs.
Major focus is on the development of heuristic techniques for designing telecommunications networks.
We are working on heterogeneous corporate networks involving the interconnections of local area networks and wide area networks with bridges, routers and gateways. The main issues are choosing optimum survivable topologies, internetworking devices, and their locations, and provisioning the network for capacity and performance. We are developing a suite of fast heuristics to solve the design problems. We are also working on international telecommunications and software development issues. In particular, we are examining the impact of the dynamics of technological change and industrial structure on countries in the Pacific Rim in the information technology and management areas.