Software-defined networks (SDN)

ON.Lab states ONOS Goldeneye release set to further support service provider SDN and NFV deployment plans The Open Network Lab’s Open Network Operating System project unveiled its seventh release targeting …

With Ericsson and Nokia, AT&T 5G trials focus on millimeter wave, system architecture As carriers around the world work through “5G” trials ahead of targeted standardization in 2020, AT&T and …

A recent report from TBR forecasts 70% CAGR in enterprise-related SDN revenue through 2020, though warns vendors may need to change mindsets Global enterprises are on pace to spend $12 …

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we look at using SDN to control workload placement with greater mobility and ROI models This week’s featured interview is with Cirba where we …

Ralph de la Vega told an investor conference the AT&T SDN and NFV efforts are financially beneficial, enable simultaneous international service launch AT&T remains one of the telecommunications industry’s most …

Nokia details flexibility, scale 5G network architecture will enable Next-generation networks will not be servercentric, as they will put the focus on data and content requirements. The “5G” network architecture …

Forecast for carrier SDN predicts 98% CAGR between 2015 and 2020 The carrier software-defined networking market is expected to generate $8.7 billion in revenues by 2020, compared to $280 million …

Two-thirds of enterprises have deployed some aspect of software-defined networking, according to the ninth annual “State of the Network” report from Viavi Solutions, and around 90% of them already have …

Virtual networks optimized by use case is goal of 5G network slicing The mobile industry consensus is there will be a new “5G” radio access standard by 2020. However, 5G …

AT&T detailed the DCAE work within its ECOMP initiative as key to its goal of tapping SDN and NFV for greater control over network resources AT&T’s push into gaining software …

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with ONUG on its advocacy for open interoperable hardware and software-defined infrastructure Enterprises are seen as some of the earliest test cases …

5g, 4g, SDN, NFV, Small Cells – what is a common requirement for the success of each of these? Reliable, scalable, performance driven backhaul. Tier1 Cell carriers have recently added …

As data pipes gain intelligence and flexibility, network owners have to provide monitoring to monetize investments The flexibility associated with cloud computing and fully programmable, software-defined networks is fundamentally changing …

With the revolution of the network, enabled by new technologies like Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networking (SDN) firmly underway, how and where application awareness is deployed in …

Tech leaders agree self-organizing network technology will be key to managing complexity of next generation 5G mobile networks “5G” technology is envisioned as a network of networks, blending different types …

Brocade Communications has agreed to buy Ruckus Wireless in a deal worth $1.2 billion, which the companies say will create a “pure-play networking company.” The goal is to deliver products …

PlumGrid claims latest ONS 5.0 platform supports OpenStack Kilo and Liberty releases, leverages SDN overlays for traffic isolation and policy enforcement PlumGrid unveiled the latest version of its Open Networking …

AT&T SDN and NFV deployment continues with focus and support as it looks to reach 75% control by 2020 AT&T is often referenced as the gold standard among domestic carriers …

Verizon provides insight into its SDN and NFV deployment plans, including current deployment challenges and potential hurdles ahead Telecom operators moving towards software solutions using software-defined networking and network functions …

Kontron’s Symkloud converged infrastructure platform future-proofs data centers with modular design and integrated compute, storage, and switching for wireless, video and IoT/data analytic workloads Communications service providers know it’s imperative …

Look inside AT&T’s Austin Spectrum Lab with RCRtv AUSTIN, Texas – In an unassuming building in Austin, Texas, AT&T engineers can recreate virtually any network condition in the high-tech Austin Spectrum …

ONOS-based transport SDN super controller from Huawei wowed judges SANTA CLARA, California – Huawei walked away with the SDN Idol 2016 award at this week’s Open Networking Summit. The Linux …

Network virtualization technologies using SDN and NFV platforms have slowly begun to creep across networks. This report garners insight from telecom operators, industry analysts and vendors to look at where …

Network virtualization technologies using SDN and NFV platforms have slowly begun to creep across networks. This webinar will garner insight from telecom operators, industry analysts and vendors to look at …

Three major trends currently shaping the telecom industry — the mobile data tsunami, cloud computing and software-defined networking — are all fueled by availability of bandwidth. As service providers evolve …