#networkfunctionsvirtualization

Telecom operators: The key pillars of virtualization Cisco believes a virtual network should be more than the sum of its parts As businesses go digital, they will need new kinds of networks to support them – networks that allow them to deliver the flexible, adaptable products their customers now exp…

The engine under the hood of Cisco Enterprise NFV We’ve all heard that saying, “What is under that hood?” That question refers to “the kick-ass” capability not obvious at first glance. Starting today that question will have a new meaning. A few weeks ago Cisco launched the first NFV solution for the…

There was a time when the network was thought of as a bottleneck to innovation. It is the weakest link in the chain. Its rigid, inflexible and labor-laden infrastructure inhibits growth for the business, productivity for its workforce, and diminishes the experiences for customers. Those days are lon…

Virtualizing your network functions and decoupling them from specific hardware can help you simplify operations, automate service delivery, and make money more quickly. Find out how to do it the right way in our latest Fundamentals installment. At one level, NFV (Network Function Virtualization) is…

Part I: Attn: Networking Professionals – It’s Time to Change the World Again. My fellow networkers, it’s time for the network to take the center stage once again. For a while now, IT professionals have been noticing the growing buzz around networking. Innovative new network developments – Open APIs,…