Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling a device on a software defined network (SDN) in response to environmental data. The method comprises receiving environmental data. A master SDN controller is provided for controlling the SDN network. Control data is generated by the master SDN controller in response to the environmental data. A co-controller is generated by the master SDN controller containing the control data. The co-controller is dispatched to the device for residing thereon. The device is controlled in response to the control data.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling a software defined network (SDN). Comprising providing one or more voice-user interfaces which are configured for facilitating users controlling networked devices. Generating control data based on speech input received from users via the voice-user interfaces. Provising a master SDN controller for managing data flow control on the SDN network. The master SDN controller being operable to generate control data for the networked devices. Generating by the master SDN controller a plurality of discrete co-controllers each associated with a particular end user. Each SDN co-controller including at least one of control data and routing data for an associated networked device. Dispatching the SDN co-controller by the master SDN controller to the networked devices associated with the respective end users for controlling thereof. Installing the SDN co-controller on the networked devices.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for validating a device during installation to a software defined network (SDN). The method comprises receiving data associated with the device during installation thereof. Validating the device using the received data. Providing a master SDN controller for controlling the SDN network. Generating a co-controller by a master SDN controller containing device validation data. Dispatching the co-controller to the device during installation. Controlling installation of the device to the software defined network based on the device validation data.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling a software defined network (SDN) comprising generating by a master SDN controller a plurality of discrete co-controllers each associated with a particular end user. Dispatching the SDN co-controller by the master SDN controller to the networked devices associated with the respective end users for controlling thereof. Installing the SDN co-controllers on the networked devices. Registering the installed SDN co-controllers with the master SDN controller. Using the SDN co-controllers to extract service level parameters from one or more networked devices or from one or more applications. Maintaining a record for each end user containing the extracted service level parameters associated with the corresponding end user. Utilizing the processing of the analytics to select a service level policy to address problems. Applying the selected service level policy to one or more networked devices or to one or more applications via the SDN-co-controllers.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling a software defined network (SDN) is disclosed. The method includes providing one or more client portals configured for facilitating users controlling networked devices, generating configuration data based on input received from users via the client portals, and provising a master SDN controller for managing data flow control on the SDN network. The master SDN controller is operable to route data for the networked devices, generate a plurality of discrete co-controllers each associated with a particular end user with each co-controller having configuration data and routing data for an associated networked device, dispatching the co-controllers to the networked devices associated with the respective end users, installing the co-controllers on the networked devices, and registering the installed co-controllers with the master SDN controller for controlling the routing of data and configuration of the networked devices.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling a software defined network (SDN) is disclosed. The method includes providing one or more client portals configured for facilitating users controlling networked devices, generating configuration data based on input received from users via the client portals, and provising a master SDN controller for managing data flow control on the SDN network. The master SDN controller is operable to route data for the networked devices, generate a plurality of discrete co-controllers each associated with a particular end user with each co-controller having configuration data and routing data for an associated networked device, dispatching the co-controllers to the networked devices associated with the respective end users, installing the co-controllers on the networked devices, and registering the installed co-controllers with the master SDN controller for controlling the routing of data and configuration of the networked devices.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling a software defined network (SDN) is disclosed. The method includes providing one or more client portals configured for facilitating users controlling networked devices, generating configuration data based on input received from users via the client portals, and providing a master SDN controller for managing data flow control on the SDN network. The master SDN controller is operable to route data for the networked devices, generate a plurality of discrete co-controllers each associated with a particular end user with each co-controller having configuration data and routing data for an associated networked device, dispatching the co-controllers to the networked devices associated with the respective end users, installing the co-controllers on the networked devices, and registering the installed co-controllers with the master SDN controller for controlling the routing of data and configuration of the networked devices.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling a software defined network (SDN). Comprising providing one or more voice-user interfaces which are configured for facilitating users controlling networked devices. Generating control data based on speech input received from users via the voice-user interfaces. Provising a master SDN controller for managing data flow control on the SDN network. The master SDN controller being operable to generate control data for the networked devices. Generating by the master SDN controller a plurality of discrete co-controllers each associated with a particular end user. Each SDN co-controller including at least one of control data and routing data for an associated networked device. Dispatching the SDN co-controller by the master SDN controller to the networked devices associated with the respective end users for controlling thereof. Installing the SDN co-controller on the networked devices.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling a device on a software defined network (SDN) in response to environmental data. The method comprises receiving environmental data. A master SDN controller is provided for controlling the SDN network. Control data is generated by the master SDN controller in response to the environmental data. A co-controller is generated by the master SDN controller containing the control data. The co-controller is dispatched to the device for residing thereon. The device is controlled in response to the control data.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for validating a device during installation to a software defined network (SDN). The method comprises receiving data associated with the device during installation thereof. Validating the device using the received data. Providing a master SDN controller for controlling the SDN network. Generating a co-controller by a master SDN controller containing device validation data. Dispatching the co-controller to the device during installation. Controlling installation of the device to the software defined network based on the device validation data.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling a software defined network (SDN) comprising generating by a master SDN controller a plurality of discrete co-controllers each associated with a particular end user. Dispatching the SDN co-controller by the master SDN controller to the networked devices associated with the respective end users for controlling thereof. Installing the SDN co-controllers on the networked devices. Registering the installed SDN co-controllers with the master SDN controller. Using the SDN co-controllers to extract service level parameters from one or more networked devices or from one or more applications. Maintaining a record for each end user containing the extracted service level parameters associated with the corresponding end user. Utilizing the processing of the analytics to select a service level policy to address problems. Applying the selected service level policy to one or more networked devices or to one or more applications via the SDN-co-controllers.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for providing security on a software defined network (SDN). The method comprises providing a master SDN controller for managing data flow control on the SDN network. Requesting access to a uniform resource locator (URL) from a requesting networked device. Initiating a domain name system (DNS) interaction with the requesting networked device. Relaying by the DNS data associated with the requested URL to a threat management control system (TMCS). Determining by the TMCS if the requested URL has an associated security criteria. Communicating a threat status by the TMCS to the SDN co-controller associated with the requesting networked device.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for providing security on a software defined network (SDN). The method comprises providing a master SDN controller for managing data flow control on the SDN network. Requesting access to a uniform resource locator (URL) from a requesting networked device. Initiating a domain name system (DNS) interaction with the requesting networked device. Relaying by the DNS data associated with the requested URL to a threat management control system (TMCS). Determining by the TMCS if the requested URL has an associated security criteria. Communicating a threat status by the TMCS to the SDN co-controller associated with the requesting networked device.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling a software defined network (SDN) is disclosed. The method includes providing one or more client portals configured for facilitating users controlling networked devices, generating configuration data based on input received from users via the client portals, and providing a master SDN controller for managing data flow control on the SDN network. The master SDN controller is operable to route data for the networked devices, generate a plurality of discrete co-controllers each associated with a particular end user with each co-controller having configuration data and routing data for an associated networked device, dispatching the co-controllers to the networked devices associated with the respective end users, installing the co-controllers on the networked devices, and registering the installed co-controllers with the master SDN controller for controlling the routing of data and configuration of the networked devices.