Canonical, which is the driving force behind the Ubuntu platform powering OpenStack deployments, set to have founder retake CEO position in July. Canonical, which is best known for its support of Ubuntu deployments, is set to change leadership with current …
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NFV continues to gain development and deployment momentum across the telecom space, with Oracle expecting big moves in 2017. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” we speak with Chris King, senior director of CSP products at Oracle, to discuss news …
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Innovations in 5G, virtualization and cloud technologies will make new applications and services possible in both personal and industrial IoT in the next several years. The evolution of the RAN and the packet core in 5G will benefit from pervasive …
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Innovations in 5G, virtualization and cloud technologies will make new applications and services possible in both personal and industrial IoT in the next several years. The evolution of the RAN and the packet core in 5G will benefit from pervasive …
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Windstream said the $227.5 million cash deal will bolster its enterprise-focused product portfolio and drive $30 million in annual operating synergies. Regional telecommunications operator Windstream Holdings announced plans to acquire cloud-based unified communications provider Broadview Networks Holdings for $227.5 million …
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In a move said to support greater connection speed, reliability and security compared with an open internet connection, Comcast Business partners with IBM. Comcast is looking to take advantage of the latest in cloud technology, announcing that its enterprise-focused operation …
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ONF and ON.Lab note ONS Project enhancements to better support legacy network operations looking to take advantage of SDN. The Open Networking Foundation and Open Networking Lab recently unveiled the latest fruits of their partnership around the Open Network Operating …
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Sprint 5G moves are moving ahead with plans to integrate greater software control of network resources using NFV and SDN technologies. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check” we speak with Guenther Ottendorfer, COO of technology at Sprint, to discuss the …
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AT&T claimed the white box trial was a telecom industry first and included partners Intel, Delta Electronics, Broadcom, SnapRoute, Edgecore and Barefoot. In its ongoing quest for greater software control over its network operations, AT&T said its engineers recently completed …
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The CORD Project, which is focused on using NFV, SDN and cloud technology to re-invent data centers, adds carriers Sprint and Deutsche Telekom to its ranks. The CORD Project said it attracted new members in Sprint, Deutsche Telekom, Ixia and …
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MTS said the cloud-based offering is based on VMware cloud platform. Russian telecommunications operator MTS unveiled a cloud offering to target large enterprises. The cloud-based services are based on a VMware cloud platform and MTS’ data centers, and includes computing …
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ETSI’s MEC plans were signified with a name change and expanded focus to include hetnets using LTE, 5G, fixed broadband and Wi-Fi technologies. Highlighting the rapidly expanding scale and scope of mobile edge computing on the greater telecommunications space, the …
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The Linux Foundation bolstered its telecom ranks with AT&T joining the organization as its twelfth “platinum” member on the heels of ECOMP move. The Linux Foundation announced AT&T has joined the open source organization as a “platinum” member, with a …
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What role are digital OSS platforms set to play for telecommunication providers as they move down the road of software-based virtualization deployments? Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum …
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CenturyLink claims CORD first using its own virtualized broadband network gateway
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerCenturyLink notes use of CORD design as part of virtualized broadband network gateway is part of extensive virtualization use in IP core by end of 2019. The telecommunications industry’s adoption of the central office re-architected as a data center design …
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AT&T noted successful first phase of SDN controlled testing sets the stage for faster Open ROADM trial and open router platform. AT&T continued its push for greater software control over its network assets, announcing a successful trial of its 400 …
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Learn how geospatial network data, coupled with cloud-based centralized control and monitoring, drives QoE and cuts opex as 5G takes shape Telecommunications operators have access to a rich pool of customer, both consumer and enterprise, data that, if properly harnessed, …
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Google expands telecom SDN support, partners with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerGoogle said it plans to build software platforms allowing mobile operators to run network services in virtualized environments. Google recently bolstered its telecommunications-based software moves, announcing deals with Bharti Airtel and SK Telecom, and plans to build a platform designed …
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DT said partners for its public cloud include Akamai and Bitnami, and support for a big data analytics SaaS platform. Deutsche Telekom announced SAP users can now run their applications, book a service managed by T-Systems experts or have customers …
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The Linux Foundation discusses its ONAP Project, which is focused on consolidating efforts around open source orchestration and management. On this week’s “NFV/SDN Reality Check,” we speak with The Linux Foundation to discuss its recent move to consolidate its open …
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Power management seen as a key component to growing the small cell footprint necessary for support of telecom industry’s 5G and IoT plans. SANTA CLARA, California – The telecommunication industry’s move towards a greater reliance on data centers to serve …
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A complete software- and cloud-based reorganization of how telecom networks are constructed and operated is needed to meet 5G and IoT demands. SANTA CLARA, California – Latency and a business model were cited as two significant overhangs to the telecommunication …
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Latin American telecommunication operators are in the process of deploying big data solutions, though monetization of those efforts remain a challenge. Editor’s Note: Welcome to Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook …
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Reader Forum: 4 reasons why you should move your contact center to the cloud
by Reader Forumby Reader ForumImproved CEM, disaster recovery, business continuity, scalability and cost cited as reasons to move a contact center to the cloud. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for those …
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Orange plans to initially focus on certain verticals including health care, public transportation and smart cities. BARCELONA, Spain – Orange Business Services identified health care, public transportation and smart cities as three key verticals the company will target with its …