We are pleased to share a proud achievement for the Communication Networks Group (CNG). According to the award notification shown in the announcement, the paper “Update or Wait: How to Keep Your Data Fresh”, co-authored by Yin Sun, Elif Uysal, Roy Yates, C. Emre Koksal, and Ness B. Shroff, has been selected to receive the IEEE INFOCOM 2026 Test of Time Paper Award.
Originally published in the Proceedings of IEEE INFOCOM 2016, this paper has made a lasting impact on the research community through its influential contributions to the study of data freshness and related networked systems. The IEEE INFOCOM Test of Time Paper Award recognizes papers published 10 to 12 years earlier that have had significant and enduring influence on the field.
This recognition is especially meaningful as it highlights the long-term value and continued relevance of the paper’s contributions. The work has played an important role in shaping research on timely information updates and has been widely recognized in the broader communications and networking community.
The award is scheduled to be presented during the opening session of IEEE INFOCOM 2026 on May 19, 2026.