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South Korean operators continue to push NFV, SDN and 5G plans, with Juniper scoring a deal to bolster LG Uplus deployment. South Korea continues to be on the leading edge of mobile telecommunications technologies, including those based on virtualization platforms …

The telecommunications market is seeing a lot of action in terms of SD-WAN development and deployment, but how much to this point is just hype? On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with John Isch from Orange Business Services …

Open source software may still be a new model for the telecommunications industry, but it’s rapidly gaining traction as operators look to mimic computing world. While the open source community has quickly gained ground in the computing space, the traditional …

Regional telecom operator Windstream launched the VeloCloud-powered SD-WAN solution targeted at enterprise WAN management. Telecommunication operators continue to adopt software-defined wide area network solutions, with the latest deployment announced by regional carrier Windstream. The deployment taps a solution provided by …

The term open source when connected to software may today seem like it’s been around forever, but you would be surprised how new of a concept it is. The transformational nature of the telecommunication industry’s march towards a software future …

A new report from SNS Research predicts 125% CAGR over the next three years on VRAN spending, with 5G a significant influence by 2020. Forecasts on the expected increased use of virtualized platforms by telecommunication operators received further fuel from …

First-of-its-kind partnership between Ericsson and Cisco said to tap SDN, NFV and cloud in move to modernize VHA network operations. Vodafone Hutchison Australia is set to have its core network operations virtualized through a partnership between Ericsson and Cisco Systems …

While an established player in the virtualization software world, VMware sees new opportunities for NFV in the telecom market. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with Gabriele Di Piazza, VP of products and solutions for VMware’s Telco NFV …

The advent of hyper-connected endpoints via heterogeneous, unconventional means and the rise of cloud-based virtualization economies demand a digital business model capable of combatting increasingly-sophisticated cyberattacks, and navigating a complex, rapidly-evolving threat landscape. Today’s network security products — which are …

Telecom operators are set to take advantage of NFV, SDN and cloud to increase agility and better compete against OTT players. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space …

Nokia’s Nuage Networks division to see its SDN Virtualized Services Platform used to support 2,000 public cloud servers for China Mobile. Nokia’s Nuage Networks division snagged a deal with China Mobile to deploy the vendor’s Virtualized Services Platform as part …

The partnership with Movius is set to support plans for Sprint to offer a cloud-based second line for enterprise customers beginning this year. Sprint continued its push into the lucrative enterprise market scoring a deal with Movius to offer a …

Mobile, cloud, IT services, security, the “internet of things,” and mergers and acquisitions are set for potential change in 2017, with 5G playing an unknown role. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from …

Operators commonly expect that moving to SDN and NFV with white box CPEs will enable cost reductions, however reality is telling a different story. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this …

CommScope sees densification, virtualization, optimization and network convergence as major cellular network trends in 2017. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect to see …

With 5G on the horizon, Nokia explains the benefits of cloud-based support and its Cloud Packet Core product. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check, brought to you by Nokia, we speak with Nick Cadwgan, director of IP mobile networking at …

Telecommunication operators and enterprises are set to increase their NFV investments as the market has finally reached a maturation point. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on …

Cisco Wi-Fi platform to gain deeper integration into Ericsson’s cellular core network product targeting mobile, cable and enterprise customers. Ericsson and Cisco Systems continue to expand their relationship, with the latest move adding a new Wi-Fi solution to their service …

Rapid advancements in cloud, mobility, artificial intelligence and networks are set to alter the UC market. Editor’s Note: With 2017 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile telecommunications space on what they expect to …

IBM announced earlier this month it is collaborating with wellness and technology firm Delos to adopt IBM Cloud and cognitive technologies to speed the discovery of new insights in health and wellness and their connections to the design of indoor spaces. Designed to …

While huge progress has been made toward the development of NFV, a variety of challenges remain before widespread service roll out can commence. Editor’s Note: With 2017 virtually upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from across the mobile …

NFV Interoperability Testing Initiative formed by Nokia, Cisco, Ericsson and Huawei in pact to accelerate commercial NFV implementations. A cadre of high-level telecommunication vendors formed the NFV Interoperability Testing Initiative in a move to conquer continued multivendor interoperability testing challenges …

Former Mavenir CEO to lead new charge with bolstered messaging, VoLTE, Vo-Wi-Fi platform targeting 5G, IoT and with heavily reliance on software. Xura is set to become a larger player in the mobile communications space, inking a deal to acquire …

NFV, SDN and cloud platforms are seen as key components of the Broadband Forum Broadband 20/20 initiative, with a focus on driving revenue. On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we speak with Robin Mersh, CEO at the Broadband Forum, on …

ZTE made the case to combine work on cloud and fog computing at recent ITU-T CTO event in Thailand. In a move to combine what it sees as similar technology attributes, ZTE offered up a support for combining work being …