Software-defined networks (SDN)

Alcatel-Lucent set to add virtualized multi-layer IP and optical solutions expertise Telecom vendor Alcatel-Lucent this week joined the Open Network Lab’s Open Network Operating System project, which is focused on developing scalable software-defined networking solutions for telecom operators. Alcatel-Lucent joins …

Level 3 looks to NFV and SDN in move to bolster websites, applications; other NFV and SDN news of the week Recent events around the launch of ticket sales for an upcoming moving that crashed the websites and applications of …

Research paper: ‘Organizational Collaboration and New KPIs for NFV Success’ A DevOps structure coupled with network functions virtualization KPIs were central themes in a research report released by Nexius, an end-to-end network services and business intelligence solutions company. The research …

Coriant discusses benefits of SDN implementation for mobile networks, and we look at news of the week NFV and SDN continue to garner increased interest from telecom operators looking to gain greater efficiency and agility from their operations. But are …

Nokia tapped to join AT&T Domain 2.0 program to deliver carrier-grade SDN, NFV and cloud solutions AT&T continues to bolster its Domain 2.0 supplier program, announcing this week the addition of Nokia to the software-centric vendor initiative. AT&T heaped praise …

The communications industry’s big push towards virtualizing network equipment, services, functions and applications is certainly much more than a fad. Telecom carriers, cable operators and other service providers are increasingly seeking ways to trim capital and operating expenses, improve customer …

Chinese equipment vendor Huawei to invest $1 billion in ICT developers cloud, API and IoT enablement platform Huawei Internet Plus-related initiatives were showcased at the Huawei Developers Congress (#HDC2015) held in Shenzhen, China, on Oct. 18-19. During the conference, Huawei outlined …

Cloud platform uses SDN to offer customization, scalability for end users Verizon Communications is expanding the availability of its software-defined networking powered Secure Cloud Interconnect service to the public sector across 30 countries. The company’s Enterprise Solutions division said the …

AT&T updates progress and challenges in move towards SDN and NFV future AT&T is viewed by many as one of the leading telecom operators in terms of its commitment towards developing and deploying virtualized network platforms. The company has even …

SDN tapped to power WAN service marketed by Verizon and Cisco Verizon Communications continues to integrate software solutions into its platform, announcing the launch of a software-defined WAN service using Cisco Systems’ Intelligent WAN technology and targeting enterprise customers. Verizon said …

In today’s world filled with cellphones, tablets and other smart devices, operators are on the hot seat to manage network services quickly in order to avoid a slow and overloaded network. Software-defined networking is generating a lot of attention, mainly …

ONF move continues push in support of SDN platforms The Open Networking Foundation unveiled a new OpenFlow testing specification and added to its list of authorized testing facilities designed to help support the deployment of software-defined networking technology. ONF said …

IHS reports 19% spike in overall sales, though SDN impacting growth Despite an expected slowdown in spending due to growing interest in software-defined networking, IHS reports the carrier routing and switching market posted a 19% spike in overall sales during …

AT&T claims containers and micro-services bolster SDN and NFV efficiency AT&T continues to be one of the more vocal and proactive telecom operators in terms of work being done with network virtualization technologies, including software-defined networking, network functions virtualization and …

Nokia Networks provides some reality into NFV and SDN deployment plans The world of telecom network virtualization has been active as vendors, operators and standards bodies have been working feverishly towards equipment, services and technology taking advantage of network functions …

GEANT taps ONOS SDN platform to connect European research facilities The Open Network Lab’s Open Network Operating System project scored a significant deployment win as European-based GEANT said it’s using the platform for its testbed network. GEANT, which is a …

Metaswitch SBCs set to power LTE aspects of AT&T’s software push AT&T continues to push its software-based future, backed by a previously stated goal to virtualize 75% of its network by 2020. In chasing that challenge, the carrier said it …

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ItsOn provides insight into how vendors are using virtualization technologies like SDN and NFV to bolster their carrier support platforms. Telecom operators are feverishly working towards implementing virtualization technologies like software-defined networking, network functions virtualization and cloud platforms into their …

A new survey from IHS found 82% of carriers have SDN already deployed or planned this year A vast majority of the world’s largest mobile operators have software-defined networking plans on their books, according to a new report from IHS. The …

On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we talked with Andre Fuetsch, SVP of architecture and design at AT&T, to get an update on the telecom operators expansive network virtualization, NFV and SDN plans AT&T is arguably one of the most …

Vast majority of OpenDaylight members targeting SDN, see NFV and cloud as top use cases The Linux Foundation’s OpenDaylight program has been actively supporting the growing adoption of virtualized network technologies across the telecom space, with a recent survey by …

Automating networks to keep pace with the speed of innovation helps increase enterprise efficiency, profit Software-Defined Networking, or SDN, could be the single- biggest opportunity for operational improvement in mobile networks since the transition from circuit to packet switching.  Brocade’s …

The next generation of “5G” mobile connectivity promises virtually no latency based on dynamic use of technology like LTE-Advanced, Wi-Fi and small cells comprising ultra-dense networks. And with limited commercialization slated for as early as 2018, research and development is …