Network Function Virtualization (NFV)

Huawei, Linux Foundation, China Mobile among members of open-source project; touted as first of its kind initiative for China BARCELONA, Spain – In order to lend agility and innovation to mobile operators, the Linux Foundation, China Mobile and Huawei announced …

Seattle, WA and Vienna, Austria — Kapsch CarrierCom and Opanga Networks are pleased to announce today the formation of a new strategic partnership to bring the next generation of network optimization solutions to mobile operators throughout Europe. Kapsch CarrierCom is …

Like a number of global operators, Ooredoo is in the process of transforming its network architecture to a next-generation infrastructure. Ooredoo’s UNIFY strategy is about driving ICT transformation to deliver a digital customer experience through more simple and agile IT. …

Seattle Washington — Opanga, the leader and pioneer of Traffic Densification Technology™ (TDT), is pleased to announce today the commercial availability of its second generation product, Network Coordinated Super Scheduler™ (NCSS), providing mobile operators with a unique, disruptive network optimization solution …

The move to real-time processing and virtualization is widening the opportunities for service and revenue generation, improving QoE by managing mobile traffic more efficiently and optimizing the use of the existing RAN infrastructure. The report assesses how new technologies and …

In 2016, analysts project that 400K Enterprise cellular nodes will be shipped, but over 12 million Wi-Fi APs will be used in the Enterprise LAN. We all know that Wi-Fi cannot provide the quality of service and security that enterprises …

5G plan includes Ericsson, Intel; field trials planned for Austin AT&T today announced a roadmap for research, development and ultimate commercialization of next-generation 5G mobile networks in partnership with Ericsson and Intel. The U.S.-based mobile network operator pointed to millimeter wave, …

Drive network agility and cost efficiency through IP monitoring Consumer demand for mobile data, driven by a constant stream of new applications and advanced services coming to market, creates numerous challenges for network operators. Our all-IP world puts competitive pressure …

The move to real-time processing and virtualization is widening the opportunities for service and revenue generation, improving QoE by managing mobile traffic more efficiently and optimizing the use of the existing RAN infrastructure. This webinar will assess how new technologies …

At the RAN USA conference in San Francisco at the end of January, Chih-Lin I from China Mobile reminded us ETSI its Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) framework span the entire network, from the core to the RAN. The RAN is …

Juniper helps Orange Business Services overcome a business challenge Orange Business Services has always had a close relationship with its customers and in 2013, one of its in-depth surveys found that many were looking for greater agility from their network …

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. …

Executive Summary The telecommunication industry has experienced unprecedented change over the past 10 years. The emergence of connected devices, over-the-top (OTT) applications, and the Internet of Things (IoT) has resulted in the exponential growth of communication services, data traffic, and …

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 …

ALLEN, TEXAS – Nexius, specializing in delivering end-to-end network services and business intelligence solutions, today announced a new partnership with RCR Wireless News to create an Independent Proof of Concept Lab and Testing Program for network operators and enterprise sector buyers. …

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 …

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 …

The global data center market is expected to grow into a $22.73 billion business, according to research firm Research and Markets. The study predicts between 2015 and 2019, the industry will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.3%. …

As software-defined network architectures move into the mainstream, a number of challenges and trends are emerging. RCR Wireless News asked Roark Pollock, VP of solutions marketing for Ixia, to weigh in on the company’s perspective on momentum in the SDN and …

Cloud services include contextual marketing, mobile commerce ItsOn, which provides cloud automation and virtualization services, announced an agreement with the biggest operator in Africa aimed at driving revenue through personalized content and service delivery. MTN Group picked ItsOn technology to …

VC investments and M&A activity topped $600 million across NFV and SDN space last year Venture capital funding is increasingly finding its way into the virtualized software space, with firms specializing in network functions virtualization and software-defined networking garnering hundreds …

HPE claims orchestration platform ideal for managing hybrid network architectures Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveiled its Service Director platform, which the company said is designed to help communication service providers manage their services across hybrid network architectures. The company, which late …

ADVA claims the deal will bolster NFV and cloud plans ADVA Optical Networking is set to boost its cloud and network functions virtualization efforts following its announced acquisition of Overture Networks. Financial terms of the deal were not released. According …

Openet claims free access to its open software designed to hasten NFV adoption Business support systems platform provider Openet is planning to offer its VNF Lifecycle Manager software for free beginning in March. Openet said beginning March 31, it will …

TBR survey finds NFV and SDN PoCs will increase in 2016, with greater adoption in 2017 Network functions virtualization and software-defined networking platforms are expected to see continued proof-of-concept testing by telecom operators in 2016, with greater adoption not expected …