The software firms plans to establish IoT labs around the world
German software giant SAP confirmed it will invest 2 billion euros ($2.24 billion) in its internet of things business over the next five years.
SAP said it plans to accelerate innovation in its solution portfolio,...
The Linux Foundation’s Open Platform for NFV project claims its third platform release targets accelerating development of NFV apps and services
The telecom market’s continued move towards integrating network functions virtualization received a boost as the Linux Foundation’s Open Platform for NFV project released its...
Evolving network opportunities available through advances in software require an adjustment in how we view the network
It’s interesting how casually we accept exponential-growth concepts like mobile, social and ultimately the “internet of things.” The impending differentials in size of the device universe – from...
ON.Lab’s ONOS Project noted its eighth SDN platform release expands southbound and northbound protocol, legacy device support
The telecommunications market’s choice of software-defined networking platforms continues to blossom, with the Open Networking Laboratory’s Open Network Operating System Project releasing its latest SDN platform variant under...
In its fifth SDN platform release, the Linux Foundation’s OpenDaylight Project cites increased member participation from the likes of AT&T, Telefónica and Intel
The Linux Foundation’s OpenDaylight Project unveiled its fifth platform release under the Boron tag, touting enhancements to cloud and network functions virtualization...
Software again reigns supreme as Apple iWork real-time collaboration is the start of something very important for the enterprise
There certainly was a lot of interesting news from the recent Apple product launch. While the hardware seems to always get the headlines, it’s most often...
As the telecommunications space evolves to serve new segments like IoT and use new technologies like NFV and SDN, security remains a critical challenge
This is a time of great opportunity for communications service providers. Demand for all sorts of cloud-based services is on the...
A new enterprise survey from Accenture finds enterprises have a keen interest in migrating towards network SDN and NFV platforms
The telecommunications market’s increasing adoption of virtualized technologies like software-defined networking, network functions virtualization and cloud platforms is set to revolutionize network architectures and drive...
France-based carrier plans to test AT&T ECOMP in lab environment before field trials of On-Demand Networks program
AT&T’s software-focused enhanced control, orchestration, management and policy platform is set for an international trial as France’s Orange plans to test the offering in a lab environment.
Orange is...
ONF was formed in 2011, focused on adoption of SDN platforms using OpenFlow and open technologies; counts DT, Google, Verizon as founding members
The Open Networking Foundation lost its executive director as Dan Pitt left the nonprofit organization, which is focused on the adoption of...
Lenovo Networking discusses the importance of open source platforms for continued NFV and SDN deployments
Open source platforms have been central to the rapid development and deployment of virtualized networking technologies like network functions virtualization and software-defined networking by telecommunications operators.
Much of these...
We hear a lot about agility in our industry. In my position, I’m fortunate enough to have the chance to meet with leaders at some of the world’s biggest mobile operators. When I meet with them, the challenge they always share is the same:...
Faction looks at evolving world of multicloud environments, and AT&T chairs OPNFV advisory group to provide tech guidance to NFV community
On this week’s show we have a featured interview with Faction to discuss some advantages of multicloud environments for telecom operators and enterprises.
First...
A new report from IHS Markit showed NFV deployments beginning this year, with 81% of service providers surveyed on track for next year
A vast majority of service providers remain on track to begin network functions virtualization deployments beginning next year, according to a recent...
OPNFV End User Advisory Group targets NFV guidance, includes wide range of members, including AT&T, China Mobile, DT, Sprint and Vodafone
The Linux Foundation’s Open Platform for NFV Project recently formed its End User Advisory Group tasked with providing technical guidance to the OPNFV developer...
5G is coming, but not everyone is ready. Here are 5 keys CSPs should have in place when preparing to migrate their networks
Over the next five to 10 years, we’ll see a quantum leap in technology. Delivery trucks will be replaced by flying drones....
Latest deal between AT&T and Intel set to bolster Integrated Cloud platform, has AT&T joining Intel’s 'Super 7' club
AT&T announced plans to partner with Intel to work on the telecom giant’s cloud network initiatives.
The partnership calls for work on optimizing network functions virtualization packet...
A recent report from IHS Markit found Cisco, Nokia and Ciena viewed as top SDN vendors by global service providers surveyed
Cisco, Nokia and Ciena were noted as the market’s top software-defined networking vendors, according to a recent IHS Markit survey of global service providers.
The survey,...
Nokia will deploy base stations in 19 Chinese provinces
Finnish vendor Nokia and Chinese state-owned China Telecom signed an agreement to expand the deployment of 4G technology in 19 provinces across China to allow the operator to enhance coverage and capacity as well as the quality...
Intel sees a strong connection between NFV and SDN deployments and network transformation for telecommunication providers
A significant aspect of the telecommunications industry’s move toward software-based virtualization solutions using network functions virtualization and software-defined networking is the network transformation expected to take place.
Decades of work...
John Stephens, AT&T CFO, updates progress on virtualization of network functions and details 'very comfortable' spectrum position
Speaking at the Oppenheimer 19th Annual Technology, Internet and Communications Conference, AT&T's chief financial officer, John Stephens, said the carrier plans to virtualize 30% of its network functions...
Current Analysis report touts Netcracker as current leader among 9 vendors, with Cisco, HPW and Nokia seen as ‘very strong’ in NFV MANO
The network functions virtualization management and network orchestration space has witnessed significant progress over the past year in terms of serving the...
The Olympic Games are set to tax the capabilities of service providers, though there are steps that can be taken ahead of such large events
“We’re going on network freeze,” began the conversation with a major carrier. “We can’t proof-of-concept, trial or touch our network...
Deal calls for Radcom’s MaveriQ software to deploy virtual probes as VNFs running on cloud environment to monitor service assurance
AT&T said it plans to migrate network probe functions to the cloud using a service assurance software platform from Radcom, noting the move is expected...
