[ns-3 Industry Talk #2]: Web-NS3: A Cloud-Based Network Simulation-as-a-Service (NSaaS) Platform

[Mohit P. Tahiliani]

Hello!

We are glad to announce the ns-3 industry talk #2.

Title of the talk: Web-NS3: A Cloud-Based Network Simulation-as-a-Service (NSaaS) Platform

Speaker: Jing Zhu, Network Simulation Solutions LLC

Date and Time: July 2, 2025, 15:00 UTC

Zoom Meeting Registration (free, but mandatory): https://forms.gle/5QBBmRWzrTwpDojbA

Mode: Online talk

Flyer: attached with this email

Abstract:

Web-NS3 is a web-based, high-fidelity, full-stack Network Simulation-as-a-Service (NSaaS) platform that supports a range of wireless standards, including Wi-Fi, LTE, and 5G. Built on the widely adopted ns-3 simulation engine, Web-NS3 modernizes the traditional simulation workflow by integrating scalable cloud infrastructure with an intuitive web interface. In this talk, we will present an overview of Web-NS3 and highlight its key advantages over conventional standalone, installation-based network simulation approaches. We will demonstrate the streamlined workflow of cloud-hosted simulations and showcase key features such as interactive data visualization, online scenario editing, offline data processing, parameter sweeps, and ns-3 customization—supported by live demos.

About the Speaker:

Jing Zhu received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Tsinghua University, China, and his Ph.D. from the University of Washington, Seattle. He has over two decades of experience in system design and performance optimization for heterogeneous multi-access and radio networks, including 4G/5G cellular systems, high-density wireless LANs, satellite communications, and mobile ad hoc networks. As a former Principal Engineer at Intel, Dr. Zhu led research in next-generation multi-access networking and developed open-source platforms for Network AI Simulation-as-a-Service. He has made contributions to global standards organizations, including IEEE, 3GPP, IETF, and ETSI, helping to drive the convergence of heterogeneous wireless technologies. Most recently, he founded Network Simulation Solutions LLC, a startup focused on advancing open-source network simulation technologies through the NSaaS model. His mission is to democratize access to high-fidelity simulations and foster innovation and
collaboration across academia and industry.

Thanks and Regards,

Mohit P. Tahiliani