Hitachi joined the OpenDaylight Project as a ‘silver’ member, boosting the organization’s presence in Japan
The OpenDaylight Project welcomed Hitachi as a “silver” member and named a new member to its advisory group, bolstering the open source-based organization’s work in software-defined networking and network functions...
OPNFV unveiled its second NFV platform, promising greater interoperability and testing
The Linux Foundation’s Open Platform Network Function Virtualization Project launched its second platform release dubbed Brahmaputra.
OPNFV, which teased the platform late last year, said Brahmaputra is the organization’s “first full experience with a massively...
Firms explain the MEC demo taps edge video orchestration to support streaming content
Nokia Networks and U.K.-based operator EE demonstrated a pair of mobile edge computing-enabled services run over a MEC-enabled network at the recent Mobile World Congress event.
The demonstrations included the use of edge...
Beryllium is the fourth platform release from OpenDaylight targeting open source SDN
In keeping with its periodic table-inspired naming architecture, the OpenDaylight Project recently rolled out its latest open source platform under the Beryllium name.
The platform, which targets programmability for software-defined networks, is the...
DT reports international operations represented more than 64% of overall revenues
German telco Deutsche Telekom posted 17.85 billion euro ($19.68 billion) in fourth quarter revenues last year, climbing 5% compared to the same quarter in 2014. International operations, which include its T-Mobile US holdings, accounted...
ETSI said it has tasked its OSM group to use open source software for MANO tied to NFV
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute this week said it have begun work on using open source software for management and orchestration of network functions virtualization in connection...
Huawei, Linux Foundation, China Mobile among members of open-source project; touted as first of its kind initiative for China
BARCELONA, Spain – In order to lend agility and innovation to mobile operators, the Linux Foundation, China Mobile and Huawei announced the Open-O Project, which will...
Software migration gaining strength, paying customers; allowed AT&T unlimited data move
AT&T Mobility surprised many earlier this year when it re-entered the “unlimited” mobile data game, launching new rate plans tied to AT&T’s $48.5 billion acquisition of DirecTV. The telecom giant this week noted the...
On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we look at some top news items from across the space as well as speak with Gigamon about visibility fabric needed for NFV deployments
On today’s show we have an interview with Andy Huckridge, head of service provider practice...
MWC set to showcase latest in 5G technology advances, IoT and some high-profile device launches
The mobile telecom world is set to again convene in Barcelona, Spain, for the annual Mobile World Congress event, with this year’s festivities expected to feature a strong dose of...
Firms looking to boost MEC technology advances, promise PoC demo at MWC
The mobile edge computing space is set to receive a boost as Quortus and Applied Computer Solutions said they plan to partner on technology supporting MEC, with plans for a proof of concept...
The ONF Atrium SDN platform garners the 2016/A tag with OpenDaylight support
The Open Networking Foundation updated its Atrium open software-defined networking solution with support for the Linux Foundation’s OpenDaylight platform. The move is being released under the Atrium 2016/A tag.
ONF said the update builds...
5G plan includes Ericsson, Intel; field trials planned for Austin
AT&T today announced a roadmap for research, development and ultimate commercialization of next-generation 5G mobile networks in partnership with Ericsson and Intel.
The U.S.-based mobile network operator pointed to millimeter wave, software-defined networks and network functions virtualization...
On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we look at some top news items from across the space as well as speak with Cloudera on CSPs adopting Apache Hadoop open source technology
On today’s show we have an interview with Vijay Raja, solutions marketing manager at...
Versa VNF software validated for interoperability with EMC NFVI platform
Networking and security vendor Versa Networks said it received validation for a new platform designed to provide managed network and security services using virtualized network functions and x86-based open hardware.
Versa said the validation came from...
Executive Summary
The telecommunication industry has experienced unprecedented change over the past 10 years. The emergence of connected devices, over-the-top (OTT) applications, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has resulted in the exponential growth of communication services, data traffic, and cloud applications. Enterprises, with increasingly...
ETSI NFV ISG said meeting was first to bring together standards, open source community
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute recently concluded an industry workshop designed to align cloud- and network- centric initiatives behind the move towards the deployment of network functions virtualization through automation.
The...
On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we look at some top news items from across the space as well as speak with Tech Mahindra about tips for CSPs in deploying SDN and NFV
On today’s show we have an interview with Manish Singh, VP product...
The Linux Foundation expects continued momentum for NFV- and SDN-based virtual networking in 2016
Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year.
Networking is set...
Juniper expects deal to close by mid-year, bolster optical and SDN platforms
Juniper Networks said it has entered into an agreement to purchase BTI Systems in a move to bolster its optical, software-defined networking, cloud and software business.
The deal is said to allow the company...
Openmind sees evolving messaging and NFV platforms, and tackling of ‘gray markets’
Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year.
As a new year begins,...
ALLEN, TEXAS – Nexius, specializing in delivering end-to-end network services and business intelligence solutions, today announced a new partnership with RCR Wireless News to create an Independent Proof of Concept Lab and Testing Program for network operators and enterprise sector buyers.
“This new partnership with RCR...
SDN is set to be a boon for telecom, though real-world benefits could be mixed
When software-defined networking first exploded onto the technology scene it was billed as a “holy grail” solution that would revolutionize operations by eliminating the barriers to centralized control over a...
Pluribus expects strong development of SDDC and private cloud in 2016
Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year.
The “software-defined data center” as...
