The Fourth IASTED International Conference on
COMMUNICATIONS, INTERNET,
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
~ CIIT 2006 ~

November 29-December 1, 2006
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

SPONSORS
The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)

* Technical Committee on Information Systems
* Technical Committee on Telecommunications
* Technical Committee on the Web, Internet, and Multimedia

PURPOSE
The IASTED International Conference on Communications, Internet, and Information Technology is an international forum for the exchange of new ideas and practical experience in the areas of communication systems, network management, information systems, and the Internet. This conference provides an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to present and observe the latest research, results, and ideas in these areas. All papers submitted to this conference will be peer evaluated by at least two reviewers. Acceptance will be based primarily on originality and contribution.

CIIT 2006 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conference on:
Knowledge Sharing and Collaborative Engineering (KSCE 2006)

LOCATION
CIIT 2006 is being held on the island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. One of a group of islands that comprises the US Virgin Islands, St. Thomas is legendary for its breathtaking natural beauty and the warm hospitality of its people. The pristine white beaches and clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea combine with an average November temperature of 27.5°C (81.5°F) to make St. Thomas a vacation paradise. The heart-shaped Magens Bay Beach, with its spectacular mountain backdrop, is touted by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Charter a boat to go scuba diving or deep-sea fishing, or check out the stunning views from the Paradise Point Tramway and Drake’s Seat, where Sir Francis Drake kept watch on his fleet during the 16th century. At MountainTop, 450 metres about sea level, enjoy festive shopping and the breathtaking panorama of the US and British Virgin Islands. The capital city of Charlotte Amalie is a picturesque harbour and the most visited port in the Caribbean. Experience the superb dining and exquisite nightlife. Abundant duty-free shopping makes it the shopping mecca of the region.

SCOPE
The relevant topics for this conference include, but are not limited to:

Communications Systems
Personal Communications
Computer Communications
Multimedia Communications
Wireless Communications
Mobile Communications
RF Communications
Satellite Communications
Antennas
CDMA Systems
OFDM Technology
Coding and Modulation
Channel Measurement
Equalization
Handoff and Routing
Spread Spectrum
Communications Protocols
Communications Software
Signal Processing Applications
Modelling and Simulation
Optical Communications
Multimedia Communications

Information Systems and the Internet
Information Infrastructures
System Architectures
Information System Management
Mobile Information Systems
Information Storage and Retrieval
High Speed Internet
Wireless Internet
Internet Tools
Internet Access

Audio and Video Coding
Video on Demand
Internet Security
Operating Systems Support
Software Agents
Electronic Commerce
B2B and B2C E-commerce
M-commerce
Internet Banking
Distance Education
Applications in Telemedicine

Network Management
System Integration
Enterprise Networking
Gigabit Networking
Network Operations
Network Management
Traffic Management Engineering
Inter-Working of 3rd and 4th Generation Networks
Fiber Optics Networks
Optical Transmission
Network Standards
Wireless Networks
IP Networks
Interconnection Networks
Modelling of Network Services
Multi Level Security Environments
Peer to Peer Network Technologies for Management
Applications and Case Studies

SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Initial Papers
Submit your paper via our website at:
http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2006/vi/submit-533.htm.
All submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), Postscript (.ps), or MS Word (.doc) format. The IASTED Secretariat must receive your paper by June 15, 2006. Receipt of paper submission will be confirmed by email.

Complete the online initial paper submission form designating an author who will attend the conference and providing four key words to indicate the subject area of your paper. One of the key words must be taken from the list of topics provided under Scope. Initial paper submissions should be approximately six pages. Formatting instructions are available at: http://www.iasted.org/formatting-initial.htm.

Authors are responsible for having their papers checked for style and grammar prior to submission to IASTED. Papers may be rejected if the language is not satisfactory.

Notification of acceptance will be sent via email by August 1, 2006. Final manuscripts are due by September 1, 2006. Registration and final payment are due by September 15, 2006. Late registration fees or paper submissions will result in the papers being excluded from the conference proceedings.

Final Papers
Send your final manuscripts via email to: finalpapers@iasted.org. The subject line for the final manuscript submission must include your six-digit paper number. The formatting instructions can be found at: http://www.iasted.org/formatting-final.htm and must be strictly followed. The page limit for final papers is six single-spaced pages in 10 point Times New Roman font. Only one paper of up to six pages is included in the regular registration fee. There will be an added charge for extra pages and additional papers.

TUTORIALS
Proposals for three-hour tutorials should be submitted online by June 15, 2006. Tutorials are to be submitted via the following website address:
http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2006/vi/tutorialsubmit-533.htm. A tutorial proposal should clearly indicate the topic, background knowledge expected of the participants, objectives, time allocations for the major course topics, and the qualifications of the instructor(s).

SPECIAL SESSIONS
Persons wishing to organize a special session should submit a proposal via email to: calgary@iasted.org. Proposals should include a session title, a list of the topics covered, and the qualifications and brief biography of the session organizer(s). Papers submitted to the special session must be received by June 15, 2006., unless otherwise stipulated by the Special Session Organizer. A minimum of five papers must be registered and fully paid in order for this session to be included in the conference program. More information on special sessions is available at:
http://www.iasted.org/conferences/2006/vi/sessionsubmit-533.htm.

JOURNALS
Expanded and enhanced versions of papers published in the conference proceedings can also be considered for inclusion in one of the IASTED journals. Information on the submission of papers to journals is available at http://www.actapress.com/SubmissionInfo.aspx.

Whole proceedings as well as single papers can now be purchased online. Please visit ACTA Press: http://www.actapress.com.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Submissions due June 15, 2006
Notification of acceptance August 1, 2006
Camera-ready manuscripts due September 1, 2006
Registration Deadline September 15, 2006