As service providers seek to better understand their networks, operations and customers through the use of analytics, a number of factors are driving the desire to distill information into intelligence. Five forces driving the use of mobile network analytics include:
• Automation. As networks get...
ONOS project’s fourth release adds security, configuration and application-level updates
The Open Network Lab’s Open Network Operating System project recently released its fourth open source software-defined networking platform under the Drake name, which the ONOS project said is focused on infrastructure enhancements to support SDN...
Ericsson describes role of NFV and SDN in telecom networks
Software is becoming an increasingly important component to modern telecom networks as carriers and vendors looks to take advantage of increased computing power and lower potential costs of code over hardware.
These advances...
AT&T updates progress and challenges in move towards SDN and NFV future
AT&T is viewed by many as one of the leading telecom operators in terms of its commitment towards developing and deploying virtualized network platforms. The company has even been so bold...
TBR report predicts U.S. and European operators to lead way in NFV and SDN investments
Spending on network virtualization technology including software-defined networking and network functions virtualization is expected to hit $157 billion by 2020, driven by telecom operators based in the U.S. and Europe.
In...
TCS claims NFV will produce greater agility, lower operating costs
Telecom equipment and service vendors continue to heed the call of virtualization, adopting software-defined networking, network functions virtualization and cloud technologies into their product offerings.
The latest is TeleCommunication Systems, which said by the end of...
Oracle states updated Application Orchestrator simplifies NFV and SDN deployments
Oracle Communications released an update to its Application Orchestrator platform that it said makes it easier for telecom operators to deploy and manage network functions in a hybrid environment.
The update is said to include support...
PoC combines NFV and SDN from NetCracker and NEC to power Telefónica WAN portfolio
Proof of concepts continue to dominate the world of network functions virtualization and software-defined networking, with NEC, its NetCracker Technology division and Telefónica Business Solutions claiming the successful completion of a...
Huawei claims the OSSaaS platform maximized ROI, operating efficiency, service agility
The evolution of telecom networks continues to see legacy systems move toward new delivery platforms, the latest of which is Huawei's unveiling of an operation support system-as-a-service option.
Huawei said the OSS-as-a-service platform is designed to maximize...
NFV is a goal for many, but Procera notes challenges remain ahead of further NFV adoption
Cheaper, faster and smarter are constant claims from supporters of virtualization platforms using software-defined networking, network functions virtualization and cloud solutions, but to reap those benefits, telecom...
SDN tapped to power WAN service marketed by Verizon and Cisco
Verizon Communications continues to integrate software solutions into its platform, announcing the launch of a software-defined WAN service using Cisco Systems’ Intelligent WAN technology and targeting enterprise customers.
Verizon said the platform supports a better user...
In today’s world filled with cellphones, tablets and other smart devices, operators are on the hot seat to manage network services quickly in order to avoid a slow and overloaded network. Software-defined networking is generating a lot of attention, mainly as a tool to...
ONF move continues push in support of SDN platforms
The Open Networking Foundation unveiled a new OpenFlow testing specification and added to its list of authorized testing facilities designed to help support the deployment of software-defined networking technology.
ONF said the OpenFlow version 1.3 testing specification...
ACG Research talks capex and opex challenges for NFV and SDN deployments
As the telecom industry continues its push towards increased reliance on software solutions using virtualization technologies like network functions virtualization, software-defined networking and cloud platforms, questions surrounding the financial implications of...
NFV-focused program now includes 23 members
Overture Networks continues to boost its Harmony Partner Ecosystem program, announcing five new members focused on supporting service providers looking to deploy network functions virtualization platforms.
The program’s newest members include EdgeTeam, Fortinet, Silver Peak, Sonus and Supermicro. Those...
IHS reports 19% spike in overall sales, though SDN impacting growth
Despite an expected slowdown in spending due to growing interest in software-defined networking, IHS reports the carrier routing and switching market posted a 19% spike in overall sales during the second quarter compared to...
Wireless network complexity
Wireless networks are becoming more complex. This raises a question: Are we nearing a point where network complexity is moving beyond the capability of humans to manage? Are we already there?
Let’s look at just two data points to get a feeling for...
AT&T claims containers and micro-services bolster SDN and NFV efficiency
AT&T continues to be one of the more vocal and proactive telecom operators in terms of work being done with network virtualization technologies, including software-defined networking, network functions virtualization and cloud platforms.
The company made a...
Top routing and switching vendors include Alcatel-Lucent, Brocade, Cisco, Huawei
Growing consumer demand for fixed and mobile broadband services is driving significant growth in the carrier routing and switching market, according to a new report from ACG Research.
The firm noted a 9.2% sequential and 3.1%...
Nokia Networks provides some reality into NFV and SDN deployment plans
The world of telecom network virtualization has been active as vendors, operators and standards bodies have been working feverishly towards equipment, services and technology taking advantage of network functions virtualization, software-defined networking...
Oracle deal for Maxymiser comes as Cisco report finds cloud-based revenue expectations
Oracle bolstered its cloud-based software platform through the acquisition of U.K.-based Maxymiser in a move that could take advantage of the increased revenue forecast to be generated through the use of cloud technologies.
Maxymiser’s...
Mirantis, Intel plan to bolster OpenStack enterprise-focused cloud initiative
OpenStack cloud software continues to garner deployment and investment interest as Mirantis announced a $100 million funding round.
The “pure plan OpenStack company” said the latest round of financing was led by Intel Capital, with funding also...
Huawei's SBC platform designed to support VoLTE, RCS, voice-over-broadband services
Spain’s Telefónica continues to push virtualization technology across its network, with the latest move coming in a deal with Huawei to provide the vendor’s session border control platform in support of advanced voice and communication...
Kontron discusses the impact virtualization can have on network capacity, including how NFV bolsters voice and video efficiency
Network capacity issues continue to impact mobile operators as consumer demand for voice and video services surpasses the billions of dollars spent on spectrum and...
