What is a Cloud native Network Function?
A Cloud native Network Function (CNF) is software which replaces specialized hardware, operating in the cloud. Examples of CNFs can include network routers, bridges, firewalls, and
What is a Virtual Network Function?
A Virtual Network Function replaces network hardware with software that can be changed and scaled to meet burgeoning 5G demands VNFs are network services running as
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What is vRAN (virtualized RAN)?
VMware has announced the launch of its VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN, a platform that enables Communication service providers (CSPs) to virtualize radio access network
In Hillsboro, Oregon, Verizon is running a trial that it says is both an industry first and a glimpse of its network’s future: a fully
Playbook notes NFV deployment challenges and strategies for moving forward Openwave Mobility, a data plan management solutions provider for the telecom industry, recently published its “NFV
Lanner Electronics and 128 Technologies team up to ease SD-WAN deployments Lanner Electronics has partnered with 128 Technologies to help deploy next generation software-defined wide area