Mobile cloud computing [Guest Editorial]

Abstract

Latest advances in mobile communication networks and the increasing penetration of smart phones are transforming the mobile Internet and are empowering end users with rich mobile experience. However, the limited onboard computing and information/energy storage capabilities of mobile devices are hampering their ability to support the increasingly sophisticated applications demanded by users. The emerging cloud computing technology offers a natural solution to extend the limited capabilities of mobile devices. The resulting new paradigm of mobile cloud computing is being embraced by researchers and practitioners as an exciting new way to extend the capabilities of mobile devices and mobile platforms, which has the potential for profound impacts on the business environment and people's daily life.