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ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies, Volume 2 (2021), Issue 1

Foreword

We are entering new frontiers in information and
communication technology (ICT) as digital
transformation reshapes our societies and economies. As
future technologies are conceived and the state of the art
evolves, the ITU Journal will lead an open conversation
at the forefront of this innovation.

Our Journal, free of charge for both readers and authors,
is the latest initiative to contribute to the growing
strength of ITU’s relationship with academia.

Researchers participate alongside policymakers and
industry-leading engineers in ITU expert groups
responsible for radiocommunication, standardization
and development. Contributions from research
communities bring greater strength to the work of ITU,
and participation in ITU helps these communities to increase the impact of their research.

I thank all contributors to this second issue of the ITU Journal and I welcome you to the ITU community.
I also express my gratitude to our Editor-in-Chief, Ian F. Akyildiz, for the vision and passion with which
he is creating unique value to readers and authors worldwide.
ITU Academia membership, ITU Kaleidoscope conferences and the ITU Journal are key avenues for
the academic profession to engage in ITU’s work. I encourage you to join us in our work to help all
innovators achieve their ambitions in digital transformation.

Chaesub Lee
Director
ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau

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