An overview of the project for next generation information communication networks

The project, "Advanced Technologies and Applications of Next Generation Information Communication Networks," is a four-year, multi-disciplinary research project sponsored by the Ministry of Education, R.O.C., under the "Program for Promoting Academic Excellence of Universities." The project started in January 2000 and completed in March 2004. In this paper, we give an overview of the project and highlight some of the major achievements.