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VMware Struts its NFV Infrastructure Stuff for Telcos
The NFVI layer is the foundation for telco virtualization.
Jonathan Davidson Joins Cisco’s Service Provider Business
He recently departed from Juniper Networks.
How Equinix Uses Software-Defined Networking
Its active switching platform is one of Equinix's fastest growing products.
Wireless SD-WAN Provider Cradlepoint Raises $89M in Series C
Its wireless chops allow Cradlepoint to carve a unique niche among SD-WAN providers.
Juniper Reorganizes to Align Strategy with Execution
EVP Jonathan Davidson resigns.
Where is the Edge in Edge Computing?
And should it be called mobile edge computing or multi-access edge computing?
Both Fixed and Mobile Operators Join to Incorporate NFV into 5G
They don’t want the NFV wheel reinvented for 5G.
EdgeConnex: The Tale of a Nimble Company Involved in Edge Computing
Its secret sauce has been its relationships with operators.
Telefónica Works on Private LTE Using MEC Technology
Local breakout is an early use case for mobile edge computing.
Cisco Prefers the Word ‘Automation’ to ‘SDN’
An Indian service provider deployed 150,000 Cisco routers.
AT&T Misses Its 2016 OpenStack Deployment Goal
But it does have 80 zones to brag about.
Vapor IO Intros Micro Data Centers for Wireless Base Stations
Vapor IO answers the question: Where is the edge?
Walmart Boasts 213,000 Cores on OpenStack
The retailer also created an internal open source team.
CORD Partners with xRAN to Bring SDN to the RAN
xRAN is a new standards group.
The Logical Happens: Open-O Merges with ECOMP
It brings AT&T together with big Chinese operators.
OpenStack Says Private Clouds Save Big $$$ Versus Public Clouds
The group today issued its 15th OpenStack release - Ocata.
NFV and MEC Raise Their Lovely Heads at Mobile World Congress
The show is hosting three panels on these topics.
Verizon Enterprise Taps Ericsson for Overall NFV Support
Selecting one vendor to oversee VNFs can help de-risk network virtualization.
Cisco Unveils New Hardware for Virtual Functions at the Branch
Cisco says enterprises want services on top of their branch connectivity.
Charter Jumps Into 5G Testing as Part of Its Mobile Ambitions
Charter activated an MVNO agreement with Verizon.