Software-defined networks (SDN)

Cisco purchases Viptela as part of SD-WAN strategy Cisco completed its $610 million acquisition of Viptela Inc., a privately held software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) company, Tuesday, hastening the company’s …

How SDN is benefiting telecom operators Software-defined networking (SDN) is a budding technology shaping the telecom industry. The architecture enables network behavior to be centrally controlled through software applications using …

The challenge of NFV and SDN security vulnerabilities Telecommunication operators are gung-ho about network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN). The former involves decoupling software from hardware, whereas the …

ECI new platform seeks to bring service agility closer to the edge ECI, a global provider of the “elastic network” technologies , announced its Hybrid Virtualization Platform Thursday, created to …

CenturyLink’s Managed Hybrid SD-WAN eases transition to next-generation networks CenturyLink launched its Managed Hybrid Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Tuesday, a set of WAN packages that improve traffic flow across …

AT&T Labs exec says gaining full software control of the network in its ‘early stages’ Dave Walter, AT&T Labs AVP of Radio Technology and Strategy, recently fielded questions regarding not …

New SD-WAN service by Mushroom Networks allows partners to customize WANs Mushroom Networks, a privately held company based in San Diego, Calif., delivered a new spin on software-defined wide area …

Telus and Nuage Networks form camaraderie with new SD-WAN Telus, a Canadian telecommunications company, announced it is teaming up with Nuage Networks, a Nokia venture, to initiate Telus Network as …

Software-defined networking (SDN) holds great promise for the healthcare industry. Healthcare IT professionals are coaxed into updating hospital networks and data centers to protect patient data and support innovative medical …

It’s no secret network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) are shaping the telecom industry. Spearheading the shift to a virtualized network is The Linux Foundation, which hosts numerous …

The purpose of CORD Network providers must address numerous hurdles with the demand for greater bandwidth and additional services. In an effort to tackle these challenges, operators hope to benefit …

With the rapid adoption of new technologies from cloud computing and analytics to the explosion of third-party applications, network managers are constantly playing catch up to meet demands. They need …

A cultural environment What is devops? First off, it’s a lot more than a buzzword in the telecom industry. Despite the widespread attention devops has received, the concept lacks linguistic …

Software-defined networking (SDN) is making big waves in the telecom networking spaces. Like any budding technology, SDN will take time to develop. Nevertheless, SDN applications are being deployed by major …

SDN explained Data centers, carriers and enterprise centers are becoming increasingly complex in a world that demands greater agility. Existing networks are not designed to be dynamic, making it difficult …

The need for NFV Network functions virtualization (NFV) is widely described as the biggest game changer in the telecom industry. Service providers everywhere are embracing NFV to enable speed and …

NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) launched its software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) Service Portfolio with coverage spanning more than 190 countries. The debut marks a milestone for NTT Com, making …

Network functions virtualization (NFV) is making big waves in the telecom industry, but the shift lacks proper oversight. Consequently, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) defined management and orchestration (MANO) …

Developed with Intel Labs, Sprint says C3PO combines open source software with off-the-shelf hardware to drive network efficiencies The ever-increasing complexity of evolving telecommunications networks is forcing operators to quickly …

Nokia’s Nuage Networks breaks down opportunities for operators and enterprises moving towards SD-WAN deployments. In acquiring Alcatel-Lucent last year for $16.5 billion, Nokia garnered a significant number of telecommunications software-based …

Boosted by early adoption from carriers such as AT&T, Telefónica and China Mobile, communications service providers (CSPs) are beginning to ramp up their investments in NFV/SDN initiatives. The market has …

ONF and ON.Lab note ONS Project enhancements to better support legacy network operations looking to take advantage of SDN. The Open Networking Foundation and Open Networking Lab recently unveiled the …

Learn how Cradlepoint is approaching the software-defined, multi-WAN future of 5G As 5G continues to take shape at the standards levels, service providers and vendors are aggressively breaking down new, …

AT&T noted successful first phase of SDN controlled testing sets the stage for faster Open ROADM trial and open router platform. AT&T continued its push for greater software control over …