Open WNS

Abstract

Performance evaluation by means of simulation is an integral part of any standardization, system development or research activity. It allows for conducting repeatable experiments in a controllable low-cost environment. Typically such activities involve multiple parties, which pursue different interests. This usually leads to a situation where results of own evaluations need to be defended and evaluation results of other parties need to be reviewed. In such situations a common simulation platform has a significant potential for reduction of cost and effort, quality increase and process speed-up. © 2010 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.