June 11, 2020
Via: Fierce Telecom NewsThe software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) has moved from being the new kid on the block to a relatively mature networking technology in a matter of a few short years. And telcos have swiftly embraced the technology to offer it […]
April 13, 2020
Via: Fierce Telecom NewsCenturyLink’s decision to build adaptive networks is paying off during the coronavirus pandemic. CenturyLink uses “adaptive networks” to describe its software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization-based networks. Laurinda Pang, CenturyLink’s president of international and global accounts management, cited her […]
January 7, 2020
Via: Fierce Telecom NewsNuage Networks, Versa Networks and Infovista are the first vendors to sail through MEF’s SD-WAN certification process, which is administered by Spirent Communications. By garnering certification, the three SD-WAN vendors proved their services comply with MEF’s SD-WAN Service Attributes and […]
February 21, 2019
Via: Fierce Telecom NewsEnhanced connectivity, regardless of platform technology, distinctly enhances customer experience, according to a new report from GigaOm and Colt Technology Services. The report is based on the results of a survey conducted from September 2018 to October 2018 of 358 […]
February 19, 2019
Via: Fierce Telecom NewsSingapore-based Epsilon is looking for more SDN-based intercarrier partnerships after launching one of the first last year with China-based DCConnect. Last year, Epsilon and China’s DCConnect announced a two-way, intercarrier network service that was provisioned across each other’s networks using […]
October 30, 2018
Via: Fierce Telecom NewsLOS ANGELES—MEF’s long-awaited Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) Sonata APIs for intercarrier services are now available as a developer release. MEF announced the news about LSO Sonata today at its MEF18 conference in Los Angeles. At the same time, it also […]
September 26, 2018
Via: Fierce Telecom NewsAT&T announced a suite of blockchain-based services designed to help its enterprise customers cut costs and speed automation processes. By creating virtual ledgers, enterprises will be able to track and manage information across various parties in a value chain. Blockchain, […]
July 26, 2018
Via: Fierce Telecom NewsOver the past few weeks, there’s been some grumbling in regard to the MEF’s Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) Sonata APIs not being fully baked. The wait for the LSO Sonata APIs is almost over. The LSO Sonata APIs, which are […]