BROWSING: SDN

Enterprise SDN spend to hit $12B by 2020, vendor challenges remain

A recent report from TBR forecasts 70% CAGR in enterprise-related SDN revenue through 2020, though warns vendors may need to change mindsets Global enterprises are on pace to spend $12 billion on software-defined networking by 2020, according to a recent report from Technology Business Research. Despite...

AT&T touts ECOMP policy control, automation advances

Policy control and increased reliance on automation seen as key operational goals for AT&T ECOMP initiative AT&T continues to tout the abilities of its enhanced control, orchestration, management and policy project, known as ECOMP, with the latest link connected to policy management. Jen Yates, assistant VP...

CCN model seen as tool for next-generation telecom networks

As telecom networks evolve in order to meet greater content demand, CCN architecture could prove an important model Telecommunication networks are quickly evolving from primarily carrying voice-based traffic using copper wires to internet protocol-powered fiber networks tasked with transmitting video content. While this migration has...

Reader Forum: Mobile operators rejoice – NFV is coming … but slowly

Xura is onboard with mobile operators moving to launch NFV platforms, but cautions the moves will take time and steps should be followed for gaining maximum efficiency When it comes to telecommunications technology, we are constantly surrounded by both slow-to-take and fast-to-market industry trends that...

Reader Forum: Getting up to speed on new network metrics

Network metrics are seen as increasingly important for mobile carriers as they compete on QoE instead of coverage What’s the biggest concern for mobile subscribers today? The answer used to be coverage. But after the major carriers got a firm grasp on this several years...

SDN to control workload placement with greater mobility, SDN ROI

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we look at using SDN to control workload placement with greater mobility and ROI models This week’s featured interview is with Cirba where we discuss the use of SDN to control workload placement with greater mobility, hidden benefits of...

ETSI Open Source MANO group releases initial code package

ETSI claims Release 0 from its Open Source MANO initiative unveiled one month ahead of schedule, with Release 1 expected within six months The European Telecommunications Standards Institute’s Open Source MANO initiative rolled out its Release 0 code package, which it claims integrates seed code...

AT&T SDN, NFV efforts claim financial return, international expansion planned

Ralph de la Vega told an investor conference the AT&T SDN and NFV efforts are financially beneficial, enable simultaneous international service launch AT&T remains one of the telecommunications industry’s most vocal proponents of tapping software for greater control of its network using software-defined networking, network...

5G network architecture: key points to the future mobile networks

Nokia details flexibility, scale 5G network architecture will enable Next-generation networks will not be servercentric, as they will put the focus on data and content requirements. The "5G" network architecture will support easy scalability, have security and privacy built-in, enable energy-efficient operation and offer the...

5G network architecture: Key points to the future mobile networks

Nokia details flexibility, scale 5G network architecture will enable Next-generation networks will not be server-centric, as they will put the focus on data and content requirements. The 5G network architecture will support easy scalability, have security and privacy built-in, enable energy efficient operation and will...

Importance of testing and interoperability for NFV and SDN

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we speak with Versa Networks to discuss the importance of testing and interoperability for NFV and SDN As the telecom market continues its drive towards virtualizing network operations, one of the more common concerns we hear from operators are...

Should 4G be for humans, 5G reserved for IoT?

IHS analyst Stéphane Téral argues industry should focus true 4G efforts on human connections, reserve 5G advances for connecting IoT LAS VEGAS – The rush by many to bring next-generation wireless network technology is causing quite the commotion across the telecom space, with “5G” becoming...

Should 4G be for humans, 5G reserved for IoT?

IHS analyst Stéphane Téral argues industry should focus true 4G efforts on human connections, reserve 5G advances for connecting IoT LAS VEGAS – The rush by many to bring next-generation wireless network technology is causing quite the commotion across the telecom space, with “5G” becoming...

Carrier SDN market to generate $8.7 billion in 2020

Forecast for carrier SDN predicts 98% CAGR between 2015 and 2020 The carrier software-defined networking market is expected to generate $8.7 billion in revenues by 2020, compared to $280 million in 2016, due to the acceleration of commercial deployments, according to a report by IHS....

State of the Network survey: Enterprises rapidly adopting SDN, cloud

Two-thirds of enterprises have deployed some aspect of software-defined networking, according to the ninth annual "State of the Network" report from Viavi Solutions, and around 90% of them already have at least one application in the cloud. Based on a survey of 740 CIOs, network...

5G network slicing and its key role in future networks

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 networks will be much more than just radio access as these future networks are expected...

5G network slicing and its key role in future networks

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 networks will be much more than just radio access as these future networks are expected...

AT&T ECOMP initiative leans on DCAE for SDN, NFV goals

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 control of its network has led to a number of innovations for the telecom space,...

ONUG looks to serve as enterprise voice in SDN

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 in terms of the telecommunications industry’s push into virtualization platforms, with many operators working with...

ONUG releases 4 open IT framework initiatives

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 it said are focused on open IT frameworks and mark its commitment to help support...

Connecting NFV islands

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 continue a slow roll out across telecom network operations. The current pace is being impacted...

AT&T targets 30% software control by year-end; NFV, SDN and IoT skills needed

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 which it’s migrating software control over its network as well as bolstering the software-based...

Operators challenged by NFV business model, but learning

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 operators control their networks, with technologies like software-defined networking, network functions virtualization and cloud becoming...

Reader Forum: How the telco cloud will forever change the communications business

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 to offset declines in landline voice while still providing modest revenue growth. Those days may...