LinuxCon + CloudOpen Europe 2014 - The Service Enabling Wireless Network - Anthony C. K. Soong

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Channel: The Linux Foundation · 2014 · Science & Technology

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This talk will discuss two technology trends that will become paramount in the future of mobile communication systems: Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networking 
(SDN). Together they arguably represent the biggest advancement in the mobile communication network architecture in the last 20 years, and are fundamentally changing how network services are provided. It is the key enabler that will allow the network to be more nimble, flexible and scalable. It gives a unique opportunity to re-architect the mobile network to efficiently offer the services in the future. 

The industry has already moved strongly in this direction; the reation of OPNFV in September of 2014 is a significant step from the industry in terms of commercialization of these technologies, they will increase the rate of innovation, equip the industry for novel business models, and speed up the development of the ecosystem that will enrich our lives.

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