NFV

OPNFV project adds members as it plans for second release scheduled for next month The Linux Foundation’s Open Platform Network Function Virtualization Project claimed a trio of new members as …

On this week’s show we speak with the ONOS project to get an update on its open source SDN progress On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we take a look …

The global data center market is expected to grow into a $22.73 billion business, according to research firm Research and Markets. The study predicts between 2015 and 2019, the industry …

Verizon joins the ONOS project, furthering support for open source SDN The Open Network Lab’s Open Network Operating System project on its 1-year anniversary scored a significant membership victory, announcing …

As software-defined network architectures move into the mainstream, a number of challenges and trends are emerging. RCR Wireless News asked Roark Pollock, VP of solutions marketing for Ixia, to weigh in …

Cloud services include contextual marketing, mobile commerce ItsOn, which provides cloud automation and virtualization services, announced an agreement with the biggest operator in Africa aimed at driving revenue through personalized …

Openwave Mobility predicts trends in 2016 for mobile video and data Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives …

Texas jury found Metaswitch infringed on 7 Genband patents linked to VoIP technology Genband late last week claimed a court victory in patent case against Metaswitch Networks, with a jury …

VC investments and M&A activity topped $600 million across NFV and SDN space last year Venture capital funding is increasingly finding its way into the virtualized software space, with firms …

Move towards multiple devices, million of users sets stage for significant growth Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and …

Mirantis reports doubling in OpenStack online training students last year Open-source software platform OpenStack continues to see considerable demand for trained programmers, which has resulted in a growing push towards …

Viavi Solutions sees an evolution of network monitoring to meet demand from 5G, VoLTE, NFV Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading …

On this week’s show we speak with Sonus on NFV and SDN trends we saw in 2015 and what to expect in 2016 For this week’s featured interview, we spoke …

HPE claims orchestration platform ideal for managing hybrid network architectures Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveiled its Service Director platform, which the company said is designed to help communication service providers manage …

ADVA claims the deal will bolster NFV and cloud plans ADVA Optical Networking is set to boost its cloud and network functions virtualization efforts following its announced acquisition of Overture …

OpenCloud looks at the need for NFV differentiation in the market When the Internet community started talking about the cloud, it meant different things to different people. Over the years, …

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we speak with Metaswitch on the importance of open source for telecom virtualization This week we spoke with Andy Randall, GM for the networking …

Openet claims free access to its open software designed to hasten NFV adoption Business support systems platform provider Openet is planning to offer its VNF Lifecycle Manager software for free …

AT&T software plans updated, highlighting open source targets, cloud milestones LAS VEGAS – AT&T continues to steadily march towards a virtualized future, which will see the carrier hit software control …

Openet predicts content partnerships, Wi-Fi, BSS and NFV will alter mobile space in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry …

French mobile virtual network enabler Transatel providing 3G/LTE SIM to Microsoft Tech powerhouse Microsoft, in partnership with Transatel, is bringing 3G and LTE connectivity to Windows 10 devices; customers will …

What to expect from SDN and data centers in 2016 Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on …

IT plans in 2016 set for challenge from digital transformation Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on …

It seems that the future is getting faster every day. “The Future of Network Appliances,” a recent survey conducted by Heavy Reading, revealed that in 2018 – a mere two …

TBR survey finds NFV and SDN PoCs will increase in 2016, with greater adoption in 2017 Network functions virtualization and software-defined networking platforms are expected to see continued proof-of-concept testing …