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OpenDaylight releases Beryllium SDN open source platform

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...

ETSI taps open source software for MANO specs

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...

AT&T unlimited data possible by software migration

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...

Visibility fabric needed for NFV deployments

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...

5G, IoT and devices set to shine at MWC 2016

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...

Quortus, ACS partner on MEC technology, MWC PoC

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...

ONF Atrium SDN platform adds OpenDaylight support in latest update

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...

Report: Verizon public cloud services on chopping block

Published report indicates some Verizon public cloud services are set to be shuttered Verizon Communications is reportedly set to shut down some of its public cloud operations in favor of its private cloud services. According to Fortune, customers using Verizon Public Cloud Reserved Performance and...

Dive into Apache Hadoop open source technology

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 partners with EMC on VNF supporting security, network management

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...

Catering to impatient users, Google is accelerating mobile pages

Called AMP, Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages initiative will essentially provide content publishers with an open source framework that allows for web pages to load more quickly. AMP will launch on Google Search later this month. Some of the ways pages will load faster include simplification...

ETSI NFV ISG touts collaboration progress from workshop

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...

Tips for CSPs in deploying SDN and NFV

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...

2016 Predictions: Top 5 virtual networking predictions for 2016

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 to buy BTI in move to boost optical and SDN business

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...

2016 Predictions: Messaging, NFV and ‘gray markets’

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,...

2016 Predictions: The year SDDC gets real

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...

NFV and SDN core to telecom operators service positioning

TBR forecasts early adopters of NFV and SDN to reap greatest benefits Telecom operators are expected to increase their reliance on software technologies based on network functions virtualization and software-defined networking to reduce costs and better compete against established software-based service providers, according to a...

Verizon and AT&T among telcos joining Open Compute Project

Open Compute Project launches telco focus with support from DT, EE, SK, Verizon and AT&T The Open Compute Project, which was formed five years ago under the umbrella of reimagining the design of servers and other hardware used in data centers, unveiled a Telco Project...

SDN impact on enterprise SD-WAN efforts

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we look at some top news items from across the space as well as speak with CloudGenix on the impact of SDN on enterprise SD-WAN efforts On today’s show we have an interview with Kumar Ramachandran, co-founder and CEO...

2016 Predictions: Top resolutions for nurturing subscriber loyalty, increasing profitability in 2016

Allot lays out its top resolutions for the telecom operators looking to nurture subscriber loyalty, increase profits 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...

2016 Predictions: From the lab to the market – NFV in the mainstream in 2016

Oracle sees NFV moving further into the mainstream with the help of orchestration 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. Network functions virtualization has...

OPNFV project welcomes 3 new members, Brahmaputra remains on track

OPNFV project adds members as it plans for second release scheduled for next month The Linux Foundation’s Open Platform Network Function Virtualization Project claimed a trio of new members as it looks to bolster its focus on “carrier-grade, integrated, open source reference platform intended to...

Kagan: Apple update kicked me to the Internet slow lane

My Apple MacBook got another OS update yesterday. Now suddenly I am in the s-l-o-w l-a-n-e on the Internet. You want to talk about frustration? Updates are appreciated, however, when something goes wrong, users should be given the ability to go back to where...