Introduction to the Special Issue on Next-Generation Intelligent Networks and Systems: Advances in IoT, Edge Computing, and Secure Cyber-Physical Applications

Nishu Gupta^1,*, Manuel J. C. S. Reis²
1 IEETA, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, Portugal
2 Engineering Department & IEETA, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, Vila Real, Portugal
* Corresponding Author: Nishu Gupta. Email: email
(This article belongs to the Special Issue: Next-Generation Intelligent Networks and Systems: Advances in IoT, Edge Computing, and Secure Cyber-Physical Applications)

Received 18 March 2026; Accepted 19 March 2026; Published online 01 April 2026