Cloud

In our article, Cloud computing 101: Advantages and disadvantages, we defined cloud computing and discussed some of the benefits and challenges that come with transitioning from local servers to the cloud. We also took a look at the top 5 …

In our article, Cloud computing 101: Advantages and disadvantages, we defined cloud computing and discussed some of the benefits and challenges that come with transitioning from local servers to the cloud. We also took a look at the top 5 …

Lenovo Networking discusses the importance of open source platforms for continued NFV and SDN deployments Open source platforms have been central to the rapid development and deployment of virtualized networking technologies like network functions virtualization and software-defined networking by telecommunications …

A network in the digital age should be “a network in the cloud for the cloud”, said Huawei as it announced a new SDN-based network architecture. Huawei has launched Agile Network 2016, a SDN-based network architecture that promises to offer …

Huawei wants to play a leading role as industry cloud enabler, the Chinese ICT vendor revealed at Huawei Connect 2016. Best known as a telecommunications equipment vendor and handset manufacturer, Huawei revealed a new strategy that places the cloud, or …

Faction looks at evolving world of multicloud environments, and AT&T chairs OPNFV advisory group to provide tech guidance to NFV community On this week’s show we have a featured interview with Faction to discuss some advantages of multicloud environments for …

Chinese market accounted for more than 58% of ZTE total revenue in the period Chinese vendor ZTE recorded operating revenue of 47.76 billion yuan ($7.17 billion) in the first half of 2016, climbing 4.05% over the same period the previous year. …

Argyle Data discusses how mobile operators are using big data and machine learning technologies for real time fraud detection, prevention and profit On this week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check we have an interview with Argyle Data to discuss how mobile operators …

Latest deal between AT&T and Intel set to bolster Integrated Cloud platform, has AT&T joining Intel’s ‘Super 7’ club AT&T announced plans to partner with Intel to work on the telecom giant’s cloud network initiatives. The partnership calls for work …

IIoT security: critical importance, under-addressed The industrial internet of things presents a cybersecurity concern of a scale we have never before seen. Its premise alone – making every “thing” around us connected to a network – is enough to spur …

The partnership will extend HTC’s VR app store to Alibaba Cloud platform Alibaba Cloud, the cloud-computing arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, has signed a strategic partnership with HTC Corporation to explore scalable and price-competitive virtual reality (VR) solutions …

This week’s NFV/SDN Reality Check looks at some top headlines, including an AT&T deal with Radcom, and speak with Genband on NFV challenges For our featured interview this week we spoke with Sanjay Bhatia, VP of solutions marketing and strategy …

The ONOS Project’s CORD initiative continues to gain momentum with the release of its first open reference and addition of new members The Open Network Operating System’s central office re-architected as a data center project said it delivered its first …

Confused about the various CRAN models? Mobile Experts looks to simplify CRAN and explain concepts behind various other RAN plans Imagine the possibility of a completely flexible mobile network where capacity can be allocated magically by software. That’s the dream …

Whoever takes over as CEO of Ericsson will have their work cut out for them as the telecom infrastructure vendor faces multiple challenges The board of directors of Ericsson announced yesterday that the company’s CEO Hans Vestberg was to leave his position …

Whoever takes over as CEO of Ericsson will have their work cut out as the telecoms infrastructure vendor faces multiple challenges. The board of director of Ericsson announced yesterday the company’s CEO Hans Vestberg was to leave his position with immediate effect. …

Fujitsu plans to install the Oracle Cloud platform in its Japanese data centers Fujitsu and Oracle Corporation Japan signed a strategic alliance to deliver cloud platform and services to customers in Japan and their subsidiaries around the world. Under terms …

What is Domain 2.0? Domain 2.0 is an initiative from AT&T to transform its network and infrastructure into a system that resembles cloud computing services. In order to do so, AT&T plans to replace some of its current network elements …

Huawei said the NB-IoT solution will be available in September Huawei launched an end-to-end narrowband “internet of things” solution with the aim of helping operators expand their IoT services. Huawei confirmed its new NB-IoT solution will be commercially available in September 2016, …

Samsung announced plans to acquire cloud services provider Joyent in a move that sets the equipment maker up to be a player in the cloud space Samsung will become the largest user of Joyent’s cloud services. Soon, Samsung will be …

As telecom operators move toward NFV, SDN and cloud architectures, licensing models will need to adapt to new deployment methods One of the greatest advantages of network functions virtualization and cloud network architectures is the ability for network operators to …

As telecom operators continue to transform their networks with NFV and SDN technology, F5 says concurrency needs must be included in the process On this week’s show, we have a featured interview with Misbah Mahmoodi, senior product marketing manager at …

A new report from TBR predicts a steady decline in North America infrastructure spending through 2021 as carriers turn to SDN and NFV As telecom operators continue to migrate parts of their networks to software control using software-defined networking and …

Samsung today announced it will acquire U.S.-based public and private cloud service provider Joyent to supports its “growing lineup of mobile, internet of things and cloud-based software and services,” according to the Korean company. Neither company has revealed any financial …

Samsung today announced it will acquire U.S.-based public and private cloud service provider Joyent to support its “growing lineup of mobile, ‘internet of things’ and cloud-based software and services,” according to the Korean company. Neither company has revealed any financial …