BROWSING: SDN

NEC trials IoT network control technology

NEC used VPN routers as well as SDN controllers and switches in IoT tests. NEC said it carried out a system trial allowing the company to create and utilize optimized networks by monitoring network traffic volumes and information tied to internet of...

Google expands telecom SDN support, partners with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom

Google said it plans to build software platforms allowing mobile operators to run network services in virtualized environments. Google recently bolstered its telecommunications-based software moves, announcing deals with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom, and plans to build a platform designed to allow...

Vodafone signs Nokia’s Nuage Networks to boost SD-WAN efforts

Nuage Networks, which is a division of Nokia, is set to supply a SDN platform to Vodafone in support of data center and VPN+ SD-WAN operations. Vodafone Group tapped Nokia’s Nuage Networks division to supply a software-defined networking platform for the carrier’s...

Linux Foundation ONAP builds on open source ECOMP, Open-O

The Linux Foundation discusses its ONAP Project, which is focused on consolidating efforts around open source orchestration and management. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check,” we speak with The Linux Foundation to discuss its recent move to consolidate its open source enhanced control,...

5G and IoT network evolution to include a power supply rethink

Power management seen as a key component to growing the small cell footprint necessary for support of telecom industry’s 5G and IoT plans. SANTA CLARA, California – The telecommunication industry’s move towards a greater reliance on data centers to serve the needs...

Latency and business model challenge telecom industry’s move to 5G, IoT

A complete software- and cloud-based reorganization of how telecom networks are constructed and operated is needed to meet 5G and IoT demands. SANTA CLARA, California – Latency and a business model were cited as two significant overhangs to the telecommunication industry’s move towards...

Virtualization is accelerating, but devops transition remains problematic

Devops transition is 'No. 1 pain point' as operators embrace virtualization. As operators move to embrace virtualization on the road to "5G," can the workforce keep up? Many leaders in the space have worked to aggressively retrain employees – shifting emphasis from hardware-based functions to...

Analyst Angle: Latin American telcos on a mission to monetize big data

Latin American telecommunication operators are in the process of deploying big data solutions, though monetization of those efforts remain a challenge. Editor’s Note: Welcome to Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the...

Verizon sees mobile 5G in late 2019; one-third through its virtualization efforts

Verizon said it’s more cautious on deployment of mobile 5G services than rivals coming out of MWC, though does expect technology to be a game changer. Verizon Communications is seen by many in a leadership position in terms of the move towards...

Reality Check: Which industry will likely fuel growth and adoption of SD-WAN?

The SD-WAN space has received considerable attention from telecommunication operators, but what industry segment is set to lead the market going forward? Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile...

As automation displaces the workforce, what’s our responsibility?

BARCELONA, Spain – Mobile World Congress 2017 provided a glimpse into how automation is currently enabled by the internet of things, and, down the line will be further emboldened by "5G" networks. Use cases ranging from lights out manufacturing to driverless trucking promise a...

How a virtualized EPC fits into 5G and the internet of things

Affirmed Networks discusses how virtualizing the evolved packet core will facilitate 5G network slicing for the internet of things. BARCELONA, Spain – In the race to "5G," operators are steadily implementing network functions virtualization and software-defined networking solutions to gradually gain software control...

EXFO continues to consolidate with Ontology Systems purchase

Ontology deal to provide EXFO with real-time network topology discovery and service-chain mapping to improve network visibility platform for operators. EXFO said it has acquired privately held Ontology Systems in a deal valued at $7.6 million, net of cash. U.K.-based Ontology works...

ZTE, Intel ink deal to create IoT innovation lab, 5G BBU

ZTE and Intel said they plan to collaborate on verification, evaluation and research of IoT technologies; tap SDN, NFV for 5G BBU. ZTE and Intel signed a strategic cooperation agreement targeting the internet of things market and announced a collaboration on a...

AT&T, Orange, Colt, MEF and TM Forum target SDN API standards

AT&T is part of a group looking to tackle SDN standards, though the carrier’s AIC deployment looks to be behind schedule. Looking to push the pace of development and adoption of software-defined networking services, a cadre of companies and organization led by...

Verizon, Atos, CableLabs join ETSI Open Source MANO project

ETSI Open Source MANO initiative swells to 60 organizations with arrival of Verizon, Atos and CableLabs as new members. Verizon Communications is one of the latest telecommunication operators to join the European Telecommunications Standards Institute’s Open Source MANO project, which is focused...

Huawei launches 5G core solution for commercial use case

Huawei claims the SOC 2.0 5G solution will provide on-demand services for all vertical industries. BARCELONA, Spain – Huawei launched its Service-Oriented Core 2.0 platform, which it explained is a “5G” core solution for commercial use cases. Huawei said the SOC 2.0 platform...

Reader Forum: The changing role of service assurance in virtualized networks

The telecom industry’s move towards 5G through greater use of virtualization technologies is set to change the view of service assurance. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for those with...

Reader Forum: Colliding stars, black holes and … SD-WAN?

When digging into SD-WAN, why outer space and networking have a lot more in common than we think. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for those with something meaningful to say...

OpenStack as part of the telecom virtualization journey

Canonical expands on the impact and potential for telecommunication operators that have embraced OpenStack as part of their virtualization plans. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” we speak with Mark Baker, OpenStack product manager at Canonical, to discuss the importance of the platform...

Linux Foundation combines open source ECOMP, Open-O into ONAP

Stating plans to harmonize under a single framework targeting telecom SDN and NFV plans, The Linux Foundation moves to consolidate open source efforts. The Linux Foundation is looking to merge open source orchestration and management efforts, and perhaps reduce acronym clutter, by...

Verizon partners with Ericsson to bolster virtualization, SD-WAN

Verizon Enterprise Solutions to use Ericsson platforms for support of virtualized global Managed Network Services platform, SD-WAN services. Verizon Communications’ Enterprise Solutions division deepened its network virtualization partnership with Ericsson, noting the vendor will provide enabling technology for the operator’s virtualized global...

ONF unveils Open Innovation Pipeline to counter open source proprietary solutions

ONF and ON.Lab claim the OIP initiative to bolster open source SDN, NFV and cloud efforts being hampered by open source-based proprietary work. Tapping into an ongoing merger arrangement with Open Networking Lab, the Open Networking Foundation recently unveiled its Open Innovation Pipeline...

Huawei migrates China Mobile Hong Kong’s service to NFV cloud core network

Huawei is using the upgrade to pave the way for the commercial launch of 5G services China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) and Chinese vendor Huawei have successfully migrated the telco’s services to a NFV-based cloud core network for commercial use. China Mobile Hong Kong claims to...