Abstract: A method for executing instructions embedded in two threads stored in a system including two operating units and a virtual managing entity for holding queues for virtual objects (VO) waiting to use a respective operating unit and diverting them between queues. Each VO is associated with two virtual timers, one measuring a time period during which the VO is held in the queue (TIQ) and the other providing time period during which the VO will remain in an alive state (TTL). The method includes receiving information relating to VOs associated with the two threads; operating on VOs for which their TTLs have expired; upon emerging from its respective queue, determining whether each VO should be diverted to another queue; upon diverting the VO, resetting its TIQ timer; and allocating an access time to each VO based on a number of threads requiring that VO and the TIQ associated therewith.

Abstract: A method for use in a communication network is provided.

Abstract: A network element is provided, configured to operate in an IP-based communication network and to manage resources in that communication network which are being utilized by a software application. The management of these resources is carried out by the network element (e.g. a router) through affecting changes in these resources in response to obtaining information retrieved from an application program interface (API) associated with the software application, such as for example, values of key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with the software application.

Abstract: A method for use in a communication network is provided.

Abstract: A parallel-processing computer system is provided for parallel processing of data packets conveyed in a communication network. The system comprises: a memory; a plurality of processing elements; and a program stored at the memory for execution by the plurality of processing elements.

Abstract: A method is provided for executing instructions embedded in two threads stored in a processing system comprising two operating units and a virtual managing entity for holding a plurality of queues for virtual objects waiting to use a respective operating unit and for diverting virtual objects from one queue to another. Each virtual object is associated with two virtual timers, one being a virtual timer for measuring a time period during which the virtual object is held in the queue (TIQ) and the other provides a period of time during which the virtual object will remain in an alive state (TTL).

Abstract: A network element is provided, configured to operate in an IP-based communication network and to manage resources in that communication network which are being utilized by a software application. The management of these resources is carried out by the network element (e.g. a router) through affecting changes in these resources in response to obtaining information retrieved from an application program interface (API) associated with the software application, such as for example, values of key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with the software application.

Abstract: A parallel-processing computer system is provided for parallel processing of data packets conveyed in a communication network. The system comprises: a memory; a plurality of processing elements; and a program stored at the memory for execution by the plurality of processing elements.