A Telemetry Based Programmable Network Control Engine for Latency Sensitive Applications

• Vinícius S. Simão IFPB http://orcid.org/0009-0003-7334-9561
• Rodrigo de B. Lira IFPB https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5331-5205
• Lucas V. Monteiro IFPB https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7127-8354
• Paulo Ditarso Maciel Jr. IFPB https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0732-752X
• Ruan D. Gomes IFPB https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4700-7843
• Leandro C. de Almeida IFPB https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4342-3030

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wpeif.2025.9494

Abstract

Latency-sensitive applications, such as interactive streaming and real-time industrial systems, require fast and stable responses, even under adverse network conditions. However, traditional traffic control methods struggle with variability and congestion, compromising quality of service (QoS). This paper proposes a telemetry-based control mechanism for programmable networks, evaluated through a proof of concept with video-specific scenarios. The results show that the solution ensures greater stability and maintenance of QoS, standing out for its rapid adaptation to traffic variations.

Keywords: Programmable Networks, Network Telemetry, Latency-Sensitive Applications, Quality of Service, Software-Defined Networking, Traffic Control

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