The adoption of software defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) concepts is moving at a pace that has taken much of the industry by surprise. 2013 is shaping up to be a dramatic year, with operators of all sizes considering their network, service, and business strategies, and making network-transforming decisions that will shape the future of the communications sector for the remainder of this decade and beyond.
The definition of NFV and why it’s transforming the network
Potential benefits of the virtualization of multiple network functions
The importance of ‘open’ SDN to users who want it done right
Factors and questions that will determine if SDN becomes a truly transformative force in telecom