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Virtual networks optimized by use case is goal of 5G network slicing The mobile industry consensus is there will be a new “5G” radio access standard by 2020. However, 5G …

AT&T detailed the DCAE work within its ECOMP initiative as key to its goal of tapping SDN and NFV for greater control over network resources AT&T’s push into gaining software …

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with ONUG on its advocacy for open interoperable hardware and software-defined infrastructure Enterprises are seen as some of the earliest test cases …

ONUG said the launch shows commitment in supporting transition to open software-defined infrastructure The Open Networking User Group moved on its first collaborative effort to launch a set of initiatives …

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we speak with TM Forum on deployment and operational challenges in connecting NFV islands Virtualization platforms using network functions virtualization and software-defined networking technologies …

In looking to hit 30% software control by year-end, AT&T set to increase education of workforce in NFV, SDN and IoT technologies AT&T is looking to increase the pace in …

NFV and SDN deployments continue to challenge legacy deployment and operational models, though carriers are learning from the process ORLANDO, Florida – Network virtualization is expected to revolutionize how telecom …

Hewlett Packard Enterprise lays out reasons why the telco cloud is set to provide new opportunities for CSPs For years, the largest communications service providers have relied on wireless service …

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we look at some of the top news from across the space over the past week and speak with Red Hat on evolving storage …

ZTE said it invested 14% of revenues in research and development during the quarter, while China Telecom posted strong LTE growth ZTE posted CNY 21.86 billion ($3.37 billion) in operating …

AT&T countered recent claims by Verizon of being part of the largest OpenStack deployments, though welcomed its rival to the ecosystem AT&T looks to have taken exception to a claim …

TBR notes early adopter operators are pushing NFV and SDN deployments despite standards and interoperability concerns A recent Technology Business Research report found some early adopter telecom operators were moving …

As data pipes gain intelligence and flexibility, network owners have to provide monitoring to monetize investments The flexibility associated with cloud computing and fully programmable, software-defined networks is fundamentally changing …

Verizon said it recently completed NFV OpenStack cloud deployments across five U.S. data centers, with international and edge network push by year-end Verizon Communications claims it recently completed the industry’s …

ETSI’s Mobile Edge Computing ISG looks to define MEC terminology, lay out technical requirements and use cases for mobile network deployments The European Telecommunications Standards Institute released a trio of …

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we speak with Ron Haberman, VP of Nokia Network’s CloudBand Business Unit, to discuss platform updates and get an overview on carrier adoption Nokia …

On this week’s carrier wrap we speak with CCA CEO Steve Berry on the trade organization’s MCS show and upcoming agenda, and with Ericsson on 5G, IoT and NFV This …

With the revolution of the network, enabled by new technologies like Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networking (SDN) firmly underway, how and where application awareness is deployed in …

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we look at some top news items from across the space as well as speak with Accedian Networks about network QoS related to SDN, …

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we speak with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to get an update on the organization’s work in developing standards for NFV ETSI initiated standards …

Look inside AT&T’s Austin Spectrum Lab with RCRtv AUSTIN, Texas – In an unassuming building in Austin, Texas, AT&T engineers can recreate virtually any network condition in the high-tech Austin Spectrum …

Standards work on “5G” technology began in late 2015, and the first commercial networks probably won’t launch until 2020 at the earliest. But it’s not too early to begin pondering …

Sprint and C Spire echo thoughts of many CCA members in taking a wait-and-see approach towards NFV and SDN deployments NASHVILLE, Tennessee – The telecommunication market’s move towards virtualization platforms …

The ETSI OSM group announced leadership structure and roadmap for first specification release in 2 months, subsequent updates every 6 months The European Telecommunications Standards Institute said its Open Source …

In the incredibly competitive mobile carrier market, it’s important to stay on the cutting-edge of new technologies and consumer products. That means carriers have entire teams dedicated to what is …