NFV, SDN drive rapid innovation
BARCELONA, Spain – The notion of network function virtualization has to some extent confounded mobile network operators dependent on complex – and expensive – legacy architectures.
But as consumer demand facilitated by fiber and gigabit connections increases, network operators are pushed...
Connectem’s V-EPC platform expected to bolster Brocade’s NFV, SDN services
Virtualized telecom platform provider Brocade is set to bolster its offerings through a pending acquisition of privately held LTE virtual evolved packet core provider Connectem.
The all-cash deal, with final terms not reported, will see Brocade...
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AT&T Mobility gives...
Telefónica to tap HP’s OpenNFV platform to drive NFV, SDN, cloud transformation
Spain-based telecommunications giant Telefónica reported a partnership with Hewlett-Packard to act as the technology provider and systems integrator for Telefónica’s virtualization infrastructure, which is dubbed UNICA. That program will see the telecom operator...
Infonetics Research report found robust SDN plans across North America
The market for software-defined networking solutions is expected to blossom over the next several years, with robust SDN opportunities for both incumbent and new entrants, according to a new report from Infonetics Research.
The report, “Data...
Partnership taps OPNFV platform for test lab, small cell gateway, C-RAN
Wind River said it has partnered with China Mobile on a number of network function virtualization projects, including an NFV test lab, and working on developing virtualized small cell gateway and cloud radio access...
Agreements tap into growing NFV, SDN services
Cisco Systems touted a number of telecom carrier wins connected with its virtualization and cloud services, including deals with Deutsche Telekom and Telecom Italia.
Cisco reported that DT had launched its first cloud virtual private network service targeting small...
DoCoMo announces partnerships with Ericsson, Fujitsu, NEC
Japanese telecom giant NTT DoCoMo announced plans for a commercial network function virtualization deployment on its network beginning next year, on its way toward tapping NFV to power virtualized services across its mobile network.
As part of this push,...
AT&T expects 5% of 150 targeted functions virtualized using NFV, SDN by year-end
AT&T’s network virtualization push continues as the telecom giant announced updates to its cloud migration plans, expectations of service efficiencies and an update on its drive to have 75% of network functions...
ROI considerations will force NFV to work overtime
A significant challenge for established telecom operators and their vendor partners moving forward will be in integrating virtualized platforms with legacy systems. While network function virtualization is seen as an opening up of what have been closed,...
The network virtualization revolution is set to gain a new event as the Open Platform Network Function Virtualization Project announced plans to host its first OPNFV Summit Nov. 11-12.
The event is set to take place in Burlingame, Calif., with a focus on fostering collaboration among service...
Next week is the GSMA's Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, Spain, the mobile Internet and cellular telephone industry's largest global conference. The MWC 2015 show is expected to feature conference sessions, keynote speeches, over 1,900 exhibits, co-events, side events, evening parties and much more....
AT&T looks to meet NFV-related workforce challenges head-on
One carrier seen as a leader in the move toward virtualization is AT&T, which has been working in the space for some time through its domain initiatives and more recently announced plans to have 75% of its...
In case you don't know what it is, Cellwize is a self optimizing network software company. With its first SON beta customers in 2013 and five more customers in 2014, they boast seven operator wins at this point. That's impressive for such a young company, and...
NFV causing re-think of standards process
One of the more significant challenges facing the network function virtualization market is how it’s handling the need for standards. The European Telecommunications Standards Institute is the main driver in terms of setting NFV standards for the telecom space....
European operator taps NFV to deploy virtualized LTE stack
Telekom Austria Group reported that its Serbian subsidiary Vip demonstrated what it claims is the first fully virtualized LTE stack in a live network supporting data, voice and IP multimedia subsystem services. The service tapped into...
For years we have been hearing about how virtualization has revolutionized the enterprise data center, providing a wide range of benefits from both a business and technology standpoint. With the advent of network function virtualization, the movement has moved to the mobile network, allowing...
Digital Telco Transformation announcement ahead of Mobile World Congress
To help telecom operators keep pace with the rapidly evolving digital world, Ericsson has announced new Digital Telco Transformation services, which combine systems integration with business consultation.
The idea is to enable telcos to monetize digital information,...
Network function virtualization is set to disrupt several parts of the wireless ecosystem, and Accedian Networks is determined to be ahead of the curve. The network monitoring and assurance specialist said it has launched the industry’s first performance assurance controller using NFV to replace...
SDN, NFV PoC includes Nokia, Aalto University, Coriant and EXFO
Nokia Networks has partnered with Finland’s Aalto University and vendors Coriant and EXFO on a proof of concept designed to tap software-defined networking and network function virtualization platforms to add agility and reduce costs associated...
NFV service orchestration platform targets carrier deployments
Oracle Communications recently unveiled its Network Service Orchestration Solution, targeting one of the greater challenges facing mobile network operators as they make plans toward virtualizing parts of their operations using network function virtualization and software-defined networking technology.
Oracle stated...
SK Telecom, Cisco, Spirent join open-source SDN, NFV organizations
The move toward a unified approach to telecom network virtualization using software-defined networking and network function virtualization continues to draw interested companies, as a pair of organizations announced expansion of their member lists.
The Open Network Lab...
Nokia plans unveiling for Mobile World Congress in March
Nokia Networks have partnered to deploy what the companies are billing as the first-ever intelligent self-organizing network to mobile backhaul.
The two companies will demonstrate the technology at Mobile World Congress, set for March 2-5 in Barcelona, Spain.
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The OpenDaylight Project announced the availability of 14 internships as part of its 2015 Internship Program. The offer is said to provide “real-world development experience” targeting the software-defined networking and network function virtualization fields, which OpenDaylight noted had more than 100 job openings at companies...
