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Edge computing needs standards to be any good for 5G
Operators are planning to deploy edge computing as part of their 5G strategy. Just one snag: there’s no standard way to do it, and that’s a big problem. Read more…
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Nokia upgrades CloudBand software for 5G deployments
Nokia has announced its latest CloudBand Infrastructure Software that promises to give communication service providers (CSPs) and other customers sharper cloud management solutions that improve service delivery and significantly reduce operating costs as 5G deployments Read more…
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Hybrid cloud solution designed to meet 5G service demands
With the acceleration of the 5G era, rich and diverse Internet services have emerged. More and more, enterprises use different cloud service models to solve the problem of rapid service deployment according to the business Read more…
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CSPs struggle to find business case for network transformation
Communications service providers (CSPs) are reporting slower-than-expected progress towards network transformation in a new TM Forum survey, despite 44% of them agreeing that it plays an integral part in digital transformation success. According to TM Read more…
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Netcracker launches full-stack SDN/NFV as a service
Netcracker Technology has announced the launch of what it claims is the industry’s first end-to-end, cloud-based SDN/NFV and IT solution – from VNFs to orchestration, OSS, BSS, portals and a digital marketplace – as a Read more…
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Here’s what enterprises really think about D-NFV: survey
A new Ovum survey of 200 enterprise decision-makers provides some surprising insights on their views of Distributed NFV. Ciena’s Susan Friedman details the results. It’s often a useful exercise for us vendors to get out Read more…
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ZTE tests SDN controller with China Mobile’s CloudOS
ZTE announced that it has completed the first decoupling and interconnection test of its ZENIC SDN controller with China Mobile’s carrier-grade CloudOS. The joint test involved environment installation inspection, basic function and stability, and verification of Read more…
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Colt launches SD-WAN in Asia + On Demand in Singapore
Colt Technology Services has announced the launch of its On Demand offering in Singapore, as well as the expansion of its SD-WAN service across the Asia Pacific region. The two new solutions expand on Colt’s Read more…
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Telcos need to rethink how they think about open source
Open source is the future of telecoms, but telcos tend to be bamboozled by hype and a convoluted standards landscape. ONAP shows the way forward, but there’s still much to be done, writes IDC’s Hugh Read more…
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VMware upgrades NFV platform to help make 5G cost-effective
VMware has announced the next generation of its NFV platform for telcos that it says will enable breakthrough improvements in network performance, new carrier-grade networking capabilities, and intent-based service assurance to help improve the total Read more…