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TIA expects to launch the first NFV-focused test lab in North America early next year The Telecommunications Industry Association is throwing its might behind the growing network functions virtualization space, …

Alcatel-Lucent set to add virtualized multi-layer IP and optical solutions expertise Telecom vendor Alcatel-Lucent this week joined the Open Network Lab’s Open Network Operating System project, which is focused on …

Level 3 looks to NFV and SDN in move to bolster websites, applications; other NFV and SDN news of the week Recent events around the launch of ticket sales for …

When looking towards advancements in Diameter platforms, many in the industry have pointed towards virtualization. The telecom virtualization space has witnessed significant moves towards the use of software-defined networking, network …

Nuage Networks VSP to support CenturyLink NFV deployments across PSB architecture Telecommunication services provider CenturyLink signed a deal with Alcatel-Lucent’s Nuage Networks to provide the operator with networking functionality for its …

Ericsson and Cisco each claim $1B in new revenue by 2018 Networking and computing powerhouses Ericsson and Cisco Systems announced a global partnership tying together their platforms to target telecom …

Coriant discusses benefits of SDN implementation for mobile networks, and we look at news of the week NFV and SDN continue to garner increased interest from telecom operators looking to …

Red Hat remains focused on expanding, enhancing the NFV and OpenStack environment Open source continues to be a strong undercurrent in the move by telecom operators towards virtualized platforms using …

Nokia tapped to join AT&T Domain 2.0 program to deliver carrier-grade SDN, NFV and cloud solutions AT&T continues to bolster its Domain 2.0 supplier program, announcing this week the addition …

HetNet Expo keynotes address how to move from LTE to next-generation 5G mobile networks LOS ANGELES – There are currently around 5 billion devices, largely smartphones, connected to the Internet. …

InterDigital digs into the role of NFV and SDN in 5G plans Virtualization technologies using software-defined networking and network functions virtualization are expected to play a significant role in the …

IoT connection management eSDK platform opens APIs for network, security and data development During the two-day Huawei Developers Congress, which was attended predominantly by the enterprise developer community, the company showcased a …

Tips for CSPs looking to efficiently deploy and use NFV and SDN across their operations Virtualization technology has become one of the hottest topics in the telecom space, with communication …

As expected, spectrum and the Federal Communications Commission’s upcoming 600 MHz incentive auction were hot topics at this year’s Competitive Carriers Association Annual Convention, with both a significant portion if …

First Huawei Developers Conference (#HDC2015) coupled with Huawei’s recent announcement to train 10,000 cloud engineers signals a potential intent to challenge traditional ICT vendors providing enterprise cloud computing, industrial IoT, and …

SDWAN and NFV customization targeting enterprise customers Enterprise markets remain a significant target for telecom operators as organizations typically include a large number of very loyal customers … and bills …

SoftBank upgrades White Cloud SmartVPN platform with NFV, SDN technology Japanese telecom giant SoftBank said it plans to upgrade its White Cloud SmartVPN architecture using Cisco System’s Evolved Services Platform …

ETSI NFV work targets lawful interception, open source software, cloud-based reliability The European Telecommunications Standards Institute’s Network Functions Virtualization Industry Specification Group this week released three new specifications targeting security …

Cloud platform uses SDN to offer customization, scalability for end users Verizon Communications is expanding the availability of its software-defined networking powered Secure Cloud Interconnect service to the public sector …

ONOS project to tap Linux Foundation’s open source expertise on NFV and SDN work The Open Network Lab’s Open Network Operating System project and the Linux Foundation announced a partnership …

CCA panel suggests rural operators begin investigating moves to SDN and NFV FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Software-based network transformations are growing throughout the telecom space, with a number of larger …

AT&T NFV and SDN plans are set to power software-based security systems AT&T’s network transformation moves using software-defined networking and network functions virtualization is creeping into security applications. The telecom …

Business will be divided into mobile networks, fixed networks, applications and analytics, and IP/optical networks Ahead of finalizing its planned merger with Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia on Oct. 7 announced its intended …

The real reasons behind 5G Some people believe that faster is always better, particularly in regards to wireless networks. That’s why it’s easy to get excited about “5G” wireless systems, …

ONF Certified SDN Professional Program designed to support changing skill sets The Open Networking Foundation is looking to bolster support for its open software-defined networking position through the release of …