VodafoneZiggo tells operators to virtualize fast
The approach of 5G brings with it the promise of a whole range of exciting new use cases. But before we strap on our VR headsets, the operators need to create networks that live up to the promises.
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BT decides to resell some Cisco SD-WAN gear
UK telco group BT has launched a new global managed service based around Cisco software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) kit.
Airship launched by AT&T and SK Telecom
AT&T and SK Telecom have jointly announced the launch of a new open infrastructure project called Airship, intended to simplify the process of deploying cloud infrastructure.
Ericsson gets its own Windy Italian job
Ericsson has announced it has won a contract to virtualise and upgrade the core network of Italian operator Wind Tre as part of the 5G-evolution core modernization strategy.
Huawei looks to the cloud for MWC inspiration
Ericsson has gone for IoT, Nokia is gunning for smart cities and now Huawei has unveiled its script for Mobile World Congress; cloud.
Virtualization is going to happen, but that isn’t the point
A question was raised at The Great Telco Debate event which caused a stir: will virtualization make telcos agile and competitive? Of course it will, but it needs to happen faster was the feedback.
ONAP sparks up its first release – Amsterdam
The Open Network Automation Platform has served up its first release, which is designed to to offer a unified architecture for network automation.
Three makes moves in the telco cloud space
Mycom OSI has announced it has been selected to assure Three UK’s next generation core network which deploys NFV and SDN, as part of what it claims is the world’s first Telco Cloud.
Huawei looks to the power of slicing and dicing
Speaking at the New-Generation Internet Infrastructure Forum in Beijing, Huawei has announced a new innovation project looking at 5G power slicing technologies.
NEC/Netcracker, Red Hat, Juniper and Dell EMC combine for Malaysian virtualization platform
NEC and Netcracker have announced a new tie up with Red Hat, Juniper Networks and Dell EMC to offer an end-to-end multivendor 5G-ready virtualization platform in Malaysia.
Nokia Bell Labs shows off its big new aaS
Nokia Bell Labs has shocked the world with the invention of another aaS, this time targeting the big, wide world of 5G.
Vodafone explores software-defined radio with a squeeze of Lime
Vodafone group is enlisting the help of UK outfit Lime Microsystems to develop software-defined radio platform that supports its open RAN ambitions.
SK Telecom has a crack at the interoperability puzzle
SK Telecom has launched T-MANO, an NFV MANO platform, its own take on the all-important business of orchestrating the virtualized telecoms world.
AT&T boosts in-house virtualization competence with Vyatta acquisition
Giant US operator AT&T has continued its quest for self-reliance in the virtualization era with the acquisition of Vyatta Software from Brocade.
Vodafone would like to see more urgency from vendors on NFV
We’re heading in the right direction on virtualized network functions, according to Vodafone, but vendors could do more to become ‘cloud-native’.
Ericsson appoints lifer Erik Ekudden as Group CTO
Swedish kit vendor Ericsson has announced the promotion of Erik Ekudden, who has been with the company for 24 years, to Chief Technology Officer.
Role reversal as Ericsson plays customer to vendor AT&T
In case you weren’t aware AT&T has its own line in on-demand network services and the latest customer is none other than giant networking vendor Ericsson.
Bewildering complexity of telecoms virtualization highlighted at TMF Live
On the opening morning of the TM Forum Live 2017 event a succession of operators and vendors lined up to give their take on how virtualization is progressing.
Ericsson launches Dynamic Orchestration for all your virtualization needs
Ericsson says the launch of its new Dynamic Orchestration solution is also a strategic milestone in its quest to become a digital transformation player.
Red Hat’s telecoms numbers illustrate the importance of ICT convergence
Open source software vendor company Red Hat revealed in its recent Q4/FY earnings that telecoms was its top vertical.
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