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CenturyLink notes use of CORD design as part of virtualized broadband network gateway is part of extensive virtualization use in IP core by end of 2019. The telecommunications industry’s adoption …

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 …

Learn how geospatial network data, coupled with cloud-based centralized control and monitoring, drives QoE and cuts opex as 5G takes shape Telecommunications operators have access to a rich pool of …

Google said it plans to build software platforms allowing mobile operators to run network services in virtualized environments. Google recently bolstered its telecommunications-based software moves, announcing deals with Bharti Airtel …

DT said partners for its public cloud include Akamai and Bitnami, and support for a big data analytics SaaS platform. Deutsche Telekom announced SAP users can now run their applications, …

The Linux Foundation discusses its ONAP Project, which is focused on consolidating efforts around open source orchestration and management. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check,” we speak with The Linux …

Power management seen as a key component to growing the small cell footprint necessary for support of telecom industry’s 5G and IoT plans. SANTA CLARA, California – The telecommunication industry’s …

A complete software- and cloud-based reorganization of how telecom networks are constructed and operated is needed to meet 5G and IoT demands. SANTA CLARA, California – Latency and a business …

Latin American telecommunication operators are in the process of deploying big data solutions, though monetization of those efforts remain a challenge. Editor’s Note: Welcome to Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a …

Improved CEM, disaster recovery, business continuity, scalability and cost cited as reasons to move a contact center to the cloud. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with …

Orange plans to initially focus on certain verticals including health care, public transportation and smart cities. BARCELONA, Spain – Orange Business Services identified health care, public transportation and smart cities …

AT&T is part of a group looking to tackle SDN standards, though the carrier’s AIC deployment looks to be behind schedule. Looking to push the pace of development and adoption …

Huawei claims the SOC 2.0 5G solution will provide on-demand services for all vertical industries. BARCELONA, Spain – Huawei launched its Service-Oriented Core 2.0 platform, which it explained is a …

Canonical expands on the impact and potential for telecommunication operators that have embraced OpenStack as part of their virtualization plans. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” we speak with Mark …

Stating plans to harmonize under a single framework targeting telecom SDN and NFV plans, The Linux Foundation moves to consolidate open source efforts. The Linux Foundation is looking to merge …

So, what can we expect from Mobile World Congress 2017 next week in Barcelona, Spain? Looking at CTIA and CES, I expect to see plenty. All these conferences are a …

Verizon Enterprise Solutions to use Ericsson platforms for support of virtualized global Managed Network Services platform, SD-WAN services. Verizon Communications’ Enterprise Solutions division deepened its network virtualization partnership with Ericsson, …

ONF and ON.Lab claim the OIP initiative to bolster open source SDN, NFV and cloud efforts being hampered by open source-based proprietary work. Tapping into an ongoing merger arrangement with …

Huawei is using the upgrade to pave the way for the commercial launch of 5G services China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) and Chinese vendor Huawei have successfully migrated the telco’s …

The service provider transition to software (NFV) and automation only increases the importance of service assurance Increasing adoption by service providers of software defined networking and network functions virtualization techniques …

Fujitsu recently participated in a ROADM trial with AT&T and Ciena in the Dallas area, which highlighted potential benefits from the open platform. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check,” we …

Colt said its SDN On Demand platform will allow for quicker enablement of new services through Microsoft’s Azure cloud. Colt Technology Services collaborated with Microsoft in adding its Dedicated Cloud …

New BroadSoft survey of telecom operators forecasts shift to cloud for enterprise unified communications. As digital transformation initiatives prompt major technological and operational overhauls in enterprises, unified communications systems are …

Aryaka scored $45M in recent funding round to bolster the global reach of its SD-WAN platform as market continues to grow. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check,” we speak with …

Has the rash of new open source-focused organizations hindered the deployment of open source solutions or is it just a lack of cohesion? One issue facing the telecommunication industry’s move …