The telecommunication industry is experiencing tremendous revolution. Improvements for fixed wired and wireless communications are continually innovated to fulfill current and future communication needs. The industry is challenged to provide more mobility, multimedia support and quality assurance. In order to address the needs of the envisioned interconnected world, research and development in communication systems and networks are intensively pursued.
The Centre for Communication Systems and Networks is established to spearhead research and innovation work in broadband network technologies, wireless networking systems, communication theory and applications and Applied Electromagetics.
To become a national and regional centre of excellence for telecommunication research.
To promote and lead research and development, technology transfer and training of R&D manpower in specific areas of telecommunication technologies to enhance competitiveness of local industries in global markets.