Software-defined networks (SDN)

ON.Lab states ONOS Goldeneye release set to further support service provider SDN and NFV deployment plans The Open Network Lab’s Open Network Operating System project unveiled its seventh release targeting a software-defined networking operating system, dubbed “Goldeneye.” ONOS said the …

With Ericsson and Nokia, AT&T 5G trials focus on millimeter wave, system architecture As carriers around the world work through “5G” trials ahead of targeted standardization in 2020, AT&T and vendor partners reached a lab milestone in addition to expanding …

A recent report from TBR forecasts 70% CAGR in enterprise-related SDN revenue through 2020, though warns vendors may need to change mindsets Global enterprises are on pace to spend $12 billion on software-defined networking by 2020, according to a recent …

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, we look at using SDN to control workload placement with greater mobility and ROI models This week’s featured interview is with Cirba where we discuss the use of SDN to control workload placement with …

Ralph de la Vega told an investor conference the AT&T SDN and NFV efforts are financially beneficial, enable simultaneous international service launch AT&T remains one of the telecommunications industry’s most vocal proponents of tapping software for greater control of its …

Nokia details flexibility, scale 5G network architecture will enable Next-generation networks will not be servercentric, as they will put the focus on data and content requirements. The “5G” network architecture will support easy scalability, have security and privacy built-in, enable …

Forecast for carrier SDN predicts 98% CAGR between 2015 and 2020 The carrier software-defined networking market is expected to generate $8.7 billion in revenues by 2020, compared to $280 million in 2016, due to the acceleration of commercial deployments, according …

Two-thirds of enterprises have deployed some aspect of software-defined networking, according to the ninth annual “State of the Network” report from Viavi Solutions, and around 90% of them already have at least one application in the cloud. Based on a …

Virtual networks optimized by use case is goal of 5G network slicing The mobile industry consensus is there will be a new “5G” radio access standard by 2020. However, 5G networks will be much more than just radio access as …

AT&T detailed the DCAE work within its ECOMP initiative as key to its goal of tapping SDN and NFV for greater control over network resources AT&T’s push into gaining software control of its network has led to a number of …

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with ONUG on its advocacy for open interoperable hardware and software-defined infrastructure Enterprises are seen as some of the earliest test cases in terms of the telecommunications industry’s push into virtualization platforms, …

5g, 4g, SDN, NFV, Small Cells – what is a common requirement for the success of each of these? Reliable, scalable, performance driven backhaul. Tier1 Cell carriers have recently added new technical and service level mandates for backhaul. These specifications …

As data pipes gain intelligence and flexibility, network owners have to provide monitoring to monetize investments The flexibility associated with cloud computing and fully programmable, software-defined networks is fundamentally changing the telecommunications industry into a customer-facing business focused on end-user …

With the revolution of the network, enabled by new technologies like Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networking (SDN) firmly underway, how and where application awareness is deployed in networks will dramatically change. Learn about the benefits application awareness …

Tech leaders agree self-organizing network technology will be key to managing complexity of next generation 5G mobile networks “5G” technology is envisioned as a network of networks, blending different types of access technologies to create a seamless user experience marked …

Brocade Communications has agreed to buy Ruckus Wireless in a deal worth $1.2 billion, which the companies say will create a “pure-play networking company.” The goal is to deliver products and solutions that span the continuum from the heart of …

PlumGrid claims latest ONS 5.0 platform supports OpenStack Kilo and Liberty releases, leverages SDN overlays for traffic isolation and policy enforcement PlumGrid unveiled the latest version of its Open Networking Suite 5.0 platform with support for OpenStack Kilo and Liberty …

AT&T SDN and NFV deployment continues with focus and support as it looks to reach 75% control by 2020 AT&T is often referenced as the gold standard among domestic carriers as well as one of the global leaders in terms …

Verizon provides insight into its SDN and NFV deployment plans, including current deployment challenges and potential hurdles ahead Telecom operators moving towards software solutions using software-defined networking and network functions virtualization technologies are finding a challenging environment. Traditional vendor support …

Kontron’s Symkloud converged infrastructure platform future-proofs data centers with modular design and integrated compute, storage, and switching for wireless, video and IoT/data analytic workloads Communications service providers know it’s imperative to adopt network functions virtualization and software-defined networks, but it’s …

Look inside AT&T’s Austin Spectrum Lab with RCRtv AUSTIN, Texas – In an unassuming building in Austin, Texas, AT&T engineers can recreate virtually any network condition in the high-tech Austin Spectrum Lab, which will also serve as ground zero for the …

ONOS-based transport SDN super controller from Huawei wowed judges SANTA CLARA, California – Huawei walked away with the SDN Idol 2016 award at this week’s Open Networking Summit. The Linux Foundation, which presented the award, said it was in recognition …

Network virtualization technologies using SDN and NFV platforms have slowly begun to creep across networks. This report garners insight from telecom operators, industry analysts and vendors to look at where carriers are focusing their initial deployments; which network segments are …

Network virtualization technologies using SDN and NFV platforms have slowly begun to creep across networks. This webinar will garner insight from telecom operators, industry analysts and vendors to look at where carriers are focusing their initial deployments; which network segments …

Three major trends currently shaping the telecom industry — the mobile data tsunami, cloud computing and software-defined networking — are all fueled by availability of bandwidth. As service providers evolve their network architectures to support these trends and enable the …