NFV

NFV is a goal for many, but Procera notes challenges remain ahead of further NFV adoption Cheaper, faster and smarter are constant claims from supporters of virtualization platforms using software-defined …

SDN tapped to power WAN service marketed by Verizon and Cisco Verizon Communications continues to integrate software solutions into its platform, announcing the launch of a software-defined WAN service using …

ONF move continues push in support of SDN platforms The Open Networking Foundation unveiled a new OpenFlow testing specification and added to its list of authorized testing facilities designed to …

Network functions virtualization (NFV) has made remarkable progress on many fronts. This includes market acceptance, architecture definition and supporting specifications. As a result, the industry will very soon move into …

ACG Research talks capex and opex challenges for NFV and SDN deployments As the telecom industry continues its push towards increased reliance on software solutions using virtualization technologies like network …

NFV-focused program now includes 23 members Overture Networks continues to boost its Harmony Partner Ecosystem program, announcing five new members focused on supporting service providers looking to deploy network functions …

IHS reports 19% spike in overall sales, though SDN impacting growth Despite an expected slowdown in spending due to growing interest in software-defined networking, IHS reports the carrier routing and …

RCR Wireless News’ weekly video shows touch on towers, IoT, 5G, NFV and SDN On this episode of Cell Tower News, host Joey Jackson talks with Trey Nemeth, VP of …

Wireless network complexity Wireless networks are becoming more complex. This raises a question: Are we nearing a point where network complexity is moving beyond the capability of humans to manage? …

AT&T claims containers and micro-services bolster SDN and NFV efficiency AT&T continues to be one of the more vocal and proactive telecom operators in terms of work being done with …

Top routing and switching vendors include Alcatel-Lucent, Brocade, Cisco, Huawei Growing consumer demand for fixed and mobile broadband services is driving significant growth in the carrier routing and switching market, …

Nokia Networks provides some reality into NFV and SDN deployment plans The world of telecom network virtualization has been active as vendors, operators and standards bodies have been working feverishly …

Oracle deal for Maxymiser comes as Cisco report finds cloud-based revenue expectations Oracle bolstered its cloud-based software platform through the acquisition of U.K.-based Maxymiser in a move that could take …

August 19 was the inaugural episode of Cell Tower News with host Joey Jackson, editor and production manager for RCR Wireless News. On this episode, site acquisition, towersource.com, and related topics are …

Mirantis, Intel plan to bolster OpenStack enterprise-focused cloud initiative OpenStack cloud software continues to garner deployment and investment interest as Mirantis announced a $100 million funding round. The “pure plan …

Huawei’s SBC platform designed to support VoLTE, RCS, voice-over-broadband services Spain’s Telefónica continues to push virtualization technology across its network, with the latest move coming in a deal with Huawei …

Kontron discusses the impact virtualization can have on network capacity, including how NFV bolsters voice and video efficiency Network capacity issues continue to impact mobile operators as consumer demand for …

GEANT taps ONOS SDN platform to connect European research facilities The Open Network Lab’s Open Network Operating System project scored a significant deployment win as European-based GEANT said it’s using …

NFV integration project conducted at Huawei Open Labs facility Infrastructure giant Huawei said it recently completed the first phase of an integration project with Red Hat that ties in multiple vendors’ mobile …

Metaswitch SBCs set to power LTE aspects of AT&T’s software push AT&T continues to push its software-based future, backed by a previously stated goal to virtualize 75% of its network …

How vendors are using virtualization technologies to meet carrier network service levels One challenge for telecom operators as they move towards the rollout of virtualized platforms using network functions virtualization, …

Total cost of ownership associated with telecom operators moving toward virtualized platforms continues to be debated, with various models showing savings on the capital expense side, operating expense side, both …

In case you missed the latest episodes of RCRtv, our weekly recap is bringing you insight on topics and guests featured on RCRtv’s weekly programing. August 7th was the series premiere …

Alcatel-Lucent’s Rapport software central to China Mobile VoLTE plans Alcatel-Lucent said the world’s largest mobile operator, China Mobile, was set to deploy its network functions virtualization-based Rapport communications software in …

The bigger 5G bang will be in the network In the first of our series of articles, “5G is coming: Wireless telecoms is dead, long live wireless IT,” we identified …