VNFs
RIFT.io and Accedian collaborate to deliver orchestrated NFV performance monitoring
RIFT.io, the open source network service orchestration provider, and end-to-end network performance assurance firm, Accedian, have launched a joint solution to deliver network functions virtualisation (NFV)-ready network performance monitoring.
Read moreSNS expects 125% vRAN growth in three years says report on Virtualised Radio Access Network Ecosystem: 2017 – 2030
SNS Research has published a new report, The vRAN (Virtualised Radio Access Network) Ecosystem: 2017 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts.
Read moreNFV – Enabling network transformation through DevOps
Operators around the world are achieving considerable network efficiencies, and gaining more flexibility over how they develop their services, by establishing Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) as a central pillar of
Read moreUniversity of Surrey’s 5GIC in first full demo of virtualised 5G architecture
The University of Surrey’s 5GIC (part of the Institute for Communications Systems) has – for the first time worldwide – produced a full demonstration of its ‘Flat Distributed Cloud’ (FDC) 5G
Read moreGENView Analytics to offer CSPs the ability to enhance network efficiency and improve customer experience
GENBAND, a provider of real time communications solutions, has launched its GENView Analytics platform, which aims to give service providers the ability to significantly reduce costs,
Read moreReadying OSS for NFV
OSS systems are expected to fulfil many business objectives of virtualised telecommunication networks. One of the most spoken benefits of OSS for NFV is driving operational
Read moreNew Linux-based middleware designed for CSPs to host, chain and manage multiple vendors’ VNFs
The Open Virtualisation Platform (OVP) has been unveiled by OneAccess Networks. It is a Linux-based middleware platform that enables operators to perform full lifecycle management of OneAccess’ own virtualised network functions
Read morePushing through Glass Ceilings at the SDN World Congress 2016
In Gartner’s hype cycle, there is an inevitable time of disillusionment that follows the initial excitement of a new technology. At the SDN World Congress this feels different: although we
Read moreLSO reference architecture will turn the vision of agile, dynamic and assured services into standards-based reality – Part 1
Lifecycle Service Orchestration: Reference Architecture and Framework (MEF 55). This 57-page document from the MEF is the essential, foundational specification for agile end-to-end
Read moreVirtualised services reach tipping point – two thirds of UK enterprises deploy or plan for virtualised enterprise applications
Demand for virtualised applications, services and virtual network functions (VNFs) in the United Kingdom has tipped into the business mainstream with nearly two-thirds of enterprises (61%) either already investing in
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