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SD-WAN providing early SDN, NFV entry, financial return for operators

Robust attention in SD-WAN platforms from carriers, vendors and enterprises is proving to be an early entry point and a source of financial return. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” we speak with Viptela on how it’s tackling the software-defined wide area...

Vodafone signs Nokia’s Nuage Networks to boost SD-WAN efforts

Nuage Networks, which is a division of Nokia, is set to supply a SDN platform to Vodafone in support of data center and VPN+ SD-WAN operations. Vodafone Group tapped Nokia’s Nuage Networks division to supply a software-defined networking platform for the carrier’s...

Reality Check: Which industry will likely fuel growth and adoption of SD-WAN?

The SD-WAN space has received considerable attention from telecommunication operators, but what industry segment is set to lead the market going forward? Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile...

Reader Forum: Colliding stars, black holes and … SD-WAN?

When digging into SD-WAN, why outer space and networking have a lot more in common than we think. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for those with something meaningful to say...

White Paper: Re-thinking SD-WAN and vCPE for Improved Service Agility

The enterprise and service provider markets are going through major infrastructure transformation to keep up with growing demand for IT services. As they seek to support and explore new services, new Internet of Things initiatives and the new flexibility that comes with the advent of cloud computing,...

Verizon partners with Ericsson to bolster virtualization, SD-WAN

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, noting the vendor will provide enabling technology for the operator’s virtualized global...

SD-WAN technology seen as altering global connectivity management

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 Gary Sevounts, chief marketing officer at Aryaka, to discuss the firms views on the software-defined...

Orange Business Services carves through SD-WAN hype

The telecommunications market is seeing a lot of action in terms of SD-WAN development and deployment, but how much to this point is just hype? On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with John Isch from Orange Business Services Network and Voice Center of...

Windstream follows AT&T, Sprint with VeloCloud SD-WAN solution

Regional telecom operator Windstream launched the VeloCloud-powered SD-WAN solution targeted at enterprise WAN management. Telecommunication operators continue to adopt software-defined wide area network solutions, with the latest deployment announced by regional carrier Windstream. The deployment taps a solution provided by VeloCloud, acting to...

2017 Predictions: SD-WAN to boost IoT, set for greater integration

SD-WAN platforms will be required to power the IoT dreams of the market and will see greater enterprise adoption. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect...

Verizon SD-WAN support expands, claims success in NG-PON2 tests

Verizon bolstered its SD-WAN platform for greater enterprise visibility, and claimed a successful cross-vendor test of NG-PON2 technology. Verizon Communications may not make as much noise as rival AT&T in terms of its work on virtualization technologies like software-defined networking and network...

Sprint in deal with Movius to offer cloud-based second number for enterprise

The partnership with Movius is set to support plans for Sprint to offer a cloud-based second line for enterprise customers beginning this year. Sprint continued its push into the lucrative enterprise market scoring a deal with Movius to offer a cloud-based second...

Sprint adds Ethernet over copper, DOCSIS to enterprise platform

Addition of Ethernet over copper and Ethernet over DOCSIS options set to bolster the Sprint SD-WAN platform scheduled to launch this year. Sprint’s often over-looked wireline business bolstered its product platform with the addition of Ethernet over copper and Ethernet over data...

VMware buys certain Plumgrid IP, takes on ‘number of employees’

In a deal that closed late last week, VMware looks to have strengthened its OpenStack software position with purchase of Plumgrid assets. VMware bolstered its position in the OpenStack software market with the purchase of some assets from Plumgrid. Details on the...

SD-WAN deals with AT&T and Sprint show VeloCloud muscle in the space

The SD-WAN market is seeing considerable attention from across the telecom space, with VeloCloud scoring recent deals to support AT&T and Sprint efforts. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with Mike Wood, VP of marketing at VeloCloud, to gain insight into the growing...

Sprint targets enterprise SD-WAN market with VeloCloud deal

Sprint SD-WAN plans are designed to ease enterprise management of corporate network; trials set for year-end and commercial launch in 2017 The enterprise-focused software-defined wide area network space continues to attract telecom players, with Sprint now set to launch its own SD-WAN platform. The carrier said...

Delivering NFV solutions to address different operational models

NFV platforms are growing in use across telecom, but it’s important to line up which solutions are needed to address different types of operational models On this episode of NFV/SDN Reality Check, we have a featured interview with Juniper Networks to discuss the delivery of...

AT&T SD-WAN efforts boosted by VeloCloud partnership

AT&T SD-WAN moves include a premise-based OTT option available later this year, or a more comprehensive hybrid approach set to launch next year AT&T announced a partnership with VeloCloud to deliver software-defined wide area network services to enterprises looking to migrate networks from hardware to...

Reader Forum: Rethinking the network

Evolving network opportunities available through advances in software require an adjustment in how we view the network It’s interesting how casually we accept exponential-growth concepts like mobile, social and ultimately the “internet of things.” The impending differentials in size of the device universe – from...

Verizon taps SDN, NFV plans for enterprise-focused Virtual Network Service

Verizon Enterprise Solutions unveiled its Virtual Network Service platform targeting SDN and NFV technology for an ‘as-a-service’ model Verizon Communications’ Enterprise Solutions division launched its Virtual Network Service in its latest move to further its software-defined networking and network functions virtualization technology plans. The telecom operator said the...

CenturyLink launches SD-WAN solution, offers 90-day PoC trial

Telecom operator CenturyLink claims its SD-WAN platform can help enterprises manage connectivity needs, offers free trial to spur adoption CenturyLink launched its software-defined wide area network platform and is tempting enterprise customers to adopt the service through a proof-of-concept program. The SD-WAN platform includes site connectivity,...

Using SD-WAN to combat DDoS and other aggressive attacks

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we look at some top news items and speak with Serro Solutions to discuss how SD-WAN is now being applied to combat evolving security threats such as DDoS and other aggressive attacks On today’s show we have an interview...

SDN impact on enterprise SD-WAN efforts

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we look at some top news items from across the space as well as speak with CloudGenix on the impact of SDN on enterprise SD-WAN efforts On today’s show we have an interview with Kumar Ramachandran, co-founder and CEO...