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Putting the M in MANO
In the rush to capitalize on NFV many operators have focused purely on the NFV orchestration, but as they move from trials to production, one key piece is missing — management.
Using the Cloud to Secure the Cloud
Multi-cloud is a powerful new option for enterprise customers, but it has its complexities — especially regarding security. Users need a simple and consistent way to protect the data-in-motion going between the clouds.
Will Telco Infrastructure Go Soft in 2018?
Hardware isn't going away. But software is where all the action is.
Don’t Use Hardware Appliances for SD-WAN
Using closed hardware appliances creates risk regarding features and supplier responsiveness.
Understanding the Use of Universal CPE
The goal is to transform the telco network into a cloud-centric platform.
Service Providers are Changing for the Cloud
Service providers want to leverage the benefits of NFV and, more broadly, cloudification.
Making MANO Easy
Taking the MANO concept from a diagram to implementation is not easy.
SD-WAN 2.0: Evolving to a Complete Solution
The components and platform used in SD-WAN 2.0 can also be used for other services, such as hybrid cloud applications.
Topology Options for NFV
The question on NFV topology is whether to centralize or distribute the hosting. Both of these options are valid.
NFV and SDN: What’s the Difference Two Years Later?
Two years later it's time for an update.