SDN

What role will edge computing play in telecom networks that are quickly becoming more virtualized and software-centric, and what challenges does multi-access edge computing present for service assurance? Network and …

Introduction Software-defined networking (SDN) offers the promise of increased agility, programmability, and revenue services opportunities. While SDN has been widely deployed in the data center and enterprise environments, and many …

  The increasing virtualization of telecom networks offers the promise of faster launches of new services. But are back-end business and operational systems ready to support the flexibility and rapid services …

Virtualization and software-defined networks have been the industry’s pre-occupation for almost a decade. It’s all part of a journey toward the deployment of 5G, which will be our next focus …

Nokia frame deals cover RAN, transport, NFV, SDN and services Nokia came out of the China International Import Expo in Shanghai this week with more than $2 billion worth of …

  As service providers transform their networks from traditional, physical infrastructure to a more dynamic, virtual one, they face new challenges in delivering high service quality across an increasingly complex …

EXFO’s sales up, profits down EXFO reported a quarter that its CEO described as disappointing, but promised that 2019 will be a year of renewed focus on execution by the …

Dissecting a poignant phrase coined at this week’s SDN NFV World Congress On day one of this year’s SDN NFV World Congress in The Hague, I was intrigued by a …

Offloading traffic at the edge holds the key to making the economics of 5G service delivery tenable. From keeping video traffic local to enabling ultra-low latency operations for autonomous vehicle …

  Network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined network (SDN) are spearheading the shift toward virtualization, with multi-access edge computing (MEC) serving as a way to alleviate some of the cloud’s …

Download the latest edition of NI’s Wireless Research Handbook, which includes research examples from around the world and across a wide range of advanced wireless research topics. This comprehensive look …

The ideas around Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), each in their own right, have been around in the industry for many years. They have garnered significant interest …

CableLabs, Aricent collaborated on the platform built on the Kubernetes and Docker container model Cable research organization CableLabs and design and engineering company Aricent have been collaborating on an open-source …

  The move to Internet Protocol Version 6 addresses has been underway for a number of years, as the world exhausted the supply of IPv4 internet addresses. The momentum in …

Trends include growing dependence on remote access, increased bandwidth demand and difficulty in troubleshooting Enterprise IT teams face substantial challenges in successfully managing hybrid networks, according to Viavi Solutions’s newly …

InterDigital and Orange demoed a service-based architectural approach to the 5G control plane 5G, as it continues to develop and be built out, is envisioned as a flexible connectivity medium …

Quo vadis SDN in provider networks? With its promise of network simplification and new revenue streams, software-defined networking has certainly captured the interest of service providers. At its core, this …

  As communications service providers (CSPs) continue to transition their networks to a virtualized environment, for the next several years, they’ll be operating their legacy physical network in tandem. The …

  The first 5G networks may be commercially ready by the end of this year. Mobile subscribers are within sniffing distance of lightning-fast 5G, a truly exciting prospect after years …

Flexibility, scalability, time-to-market key drivers of SDN adoption Software-defined networking (SDN) provides the management and orchestration tools needed to operate increasingly complex and increasingly virtualized networks. For operators, SDN creates …

In this installment of Network Slicing 101, we’ll examine the basics of network virtualization as applied to network slicing. When we hear about network slicing, one of the most common …

Computer vision is powering advances in automotive, medical, consumer, and agriculture markets. Because the world of computer vision coupled with machine learning evolves so quickly, teams need a way to …

The need for interoperability Network interoperability has become increasingly important in the telecommunications industry with the emergence network functions virtualization (NFV) and software-defined network (SDN). These sorts of technologies have …

What is overlay networking? The concept of overlay networking has been around for a while, but has made a return to the spotlight with the rise of scalable network virtualization. …

RAD debuts vAccess Israel-based company RAD rolled out a new addition to its vCPE toolbox, dubbed vAccess, which enables value-added NFV and SDN-based services to be launched over any access. …