Abstract
The demand for intelligent, connected, and responsive learning environments has driven the emergence of smart campus systems in higher education. However, traditional campus network architectures struggle with scalability, flexibility, and real-time service provisioning. This study presents a Software-Defined Networking (SDN) framework tailored to address the performance, security, and integration challenges of smart campus ecosystems. Using the Structured Systems Analysis and Design Methodology (SSADM), we conceptualized and implemented an SDN-driven architecture that separates the control and data planes, enabling centralized management, dynamic traffic routing, and fine-grained resource allocation. Our model incorporates IoT-based service provisioning, real-time quality-of-service (QoS) awareness, and layered decision-making through intelligent controllers. The research highlights advantages in scalability, cost-effectiveness, and cyber-resilience, establishing SDN as a promising backbone for future-ready smart educational infrastructure.
Keywords
Smart Campus, SDN, SSADM, Network Optimization, IoT, Education Technology, Quality of Service
Citations
IRE Journals:
Uzodinma Phillip O., Comfort C. Olebara "A Software-Defined Networking Framework for Smart Campus Systems" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 2 2025 Page 1314-1320
IEEE:
Uzodinma Phillip O., Comfort C. Olebara
"A Software-Defined Networking Framework for Smart Campus Systems" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(2)
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