— We propose a rank-based peer-selection mechanism for peer-to-peer media streaming systems. The mechanism provides incentives for cooperation through service differentiation. Co...
In this paper we augment DLT (Divisible Load Theory) with incentives such that it is beneficial for processors to report their true processing capacity and compute their assignme...
Service-level agreements (SLAs) establish a contract between service providers and clients concerning Quality of Service (QoS) parameters. Without proper penalties, service provid...