BROWSING: CNFs

Mass telco cloud adoption is just beginning Network operators are transitioning towards the next stage of cloud-based networks as they work to meet customer demand for high-bandwidth services. To maintain service delivery effectively, operators require a cost-effective, low-maintenance solution that enables them to allocate resources...

IDC expects to see 16% CAGR for global telco cloud software market Most telecom providers are still leaning on virtualized network workloads rather than fully cloud-native infrastructure, but 2024 could be a turning point, according to a new analyst report. IDC expects that cloud-native deployment of...

CNCF sees increasing Kubernetes traction in telecom The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) has published the results of what it calls a “microsurvey” of Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to gauge their progress developing cloud-native network functions and customer applications. The report frames the use of Kubernetes in...

Ericsson and Intel said they're prioritizing Radio Access Network (RAN) efficiency and network performance at their new Tech Hub.

Ericsson and VMware want to give CSPs flexible 5G Core deployment options by validating 5G Core (CNFs) on VMware's Telco Cloud Platform.

BT's chief network architect Neil McRae offered some Kubernetes tips for telcos making the cloud-native migration for essential network apps.

Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions help enterprises with operational efficiency and scale as they move to the cloud.

The scalable and agile cloud architecture that governs both telco cloud and IT cloud is the same, even though service requirements are not.

Telco cloud operations require separate strategies for Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) and Cloud Native Functions (CNFs).