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Service provider networks and SDN News

April 10, 2018 10 Apr'18
KDDI Europe picks Silver Peak SD-WAN for managed service

KDDI Europe makes its move in managed SD-WAN, supported by Silver Peak SD-WAN; Lumina Networks updates its Flow Manager product to support service providers transitioning to SDN.
February 13, 2018 13 Feb'18
Enterprises won't reap benefits of 5G until 2020s

The first commercial 5G deployments are scheduled for later this year. One report's 5G timeline predicts many enterprises won't reap the benefits of 5G until the mid-2020s.
December 20, 2017 20 Dec'17
Biggest SDN and SD-WAN news and trends of 2017

Check out the top SDN and SD-WAN news and trends stories from 2017 to prepare for what comes next in 2018.
December 13, 2017 13 Dec'17
CORD project updates platform to support edge computing

With its latest release, the CORD project moves to become a primary infrastructure to support edge computing. Also, Juniper plans to move OpenContrail to The Linux Foundation.

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Service provider networks and SDN Get Started

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Understand the basics of 5G wireless networks

5G wireless networks offer enterprises a lot of intriguing possibilities. What exactly is 5G, and what has to happen before the high-speed, low-latency technology becomes a reality? Continue Reading
managed network services

Managed network services are networking applications, functions and services that enterprises outsource to be remotely operated, monitored and maintained by a managed service provider (MSP). Continue Reading
Software-defined branch networks: Why and how to do them

Software networking virtualization has reached branch networks. Learn the whys and hows of creating the software-defined branch using the latest software networking technologies. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Service provider networks and SDN Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Examine CORD architecture's benefits and challenges

CORD architecture offers service providers a compelling way to combine open hardware and software in the central office, boost service delivery and enable NFV capabilities. Continue Reading
5G architecture plus NFV, SDN offers performance gains

The intersection of 5G architecture and virtualization technologies like NFV and SDN could result in better network performance, but it will take time to get there. Continue Reading
Interest in 5G wireless networks ramps up

The ability for businesses to use 5G wireless networks is closer to becoming a reality as carriers continue to deploy 5G trials across cities in the U.S. and globally. While the technology that promises faster broadband speeds and enhanced data ... Continue Reading

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Manage Service provider networks and SDN

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Service providers use NFV open source to innovate the network

With NFV open source, service providers can push network innovation and reduce network costs. But service providers will need to adjust to a new open source culture. Continue Reading
Next-gen networks transition to software networking

Network operators are in full balancing-act mode while embracing software networking, changing services and lower operations costs. And the timing only has to be perfect. Continue Reading
Using NFV and SDN for detailed network microsegmentation

Detailed network microsegmentation using SDN and NFV gives service providers opportunities to create and provide more flexible and effective security services to their customers. Continue Reading

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VWAN threatens traditional three-tiered WAN design

With vWAN providers changing the traditional three-legged WAN structure, carriers need to develop new WAN plans and services using SDN and NFV to keep enterprises on their networks. Continue Reading
NFV applications emerge from ISVs, but challenges loom

A new group of ISVs is producing exciting NFV applications that bring automation to a range of network services. But these developers face enormous challenges in establishing a new set of technologies. Continue Reading
Network Functions Virtualization demands new network management models

NFV aims for dynamic network provisioning and orchestration, requiring a new network management model that integrates legacy and virtual resources. Continue Reading

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