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Service provider networks and SDN News
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June 01, 2018
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Jun'18
MEF targets multivendor interoperability for network services
Vendors participating in MEF's SD-WAN implementation project aim to develop better multivendor interoperability that can lend itself to improved automation.
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April 10, 2018
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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.
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February 13, 2018
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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.
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December 20, 2017
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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.
Service provider networks and SDN Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Network as a Service (NaaS)
Network as a service (NaaS) is a business model for delivering enterprise-wide area network services virtually on a subscription basis. Continue Reading
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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
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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
Evaluate Service provider networks and SDN Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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The role of SDN in 5G technology and the WAN: Can it scale?
Network operators have a narrow window to figure out if SDN in 5G technology can scale well enough to move it beyond the data center and into the WAN. Continue Reading
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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
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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
Manage Service provider networks and SDN
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
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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
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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
Problem Solve Service provider networks and SDN Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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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
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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
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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