Network Functions Virtualization

Network Functions Virtualization https://www.thefastmode.com Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:57:28 +0000 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb 2026 Predictions: Building the Intelligent Network Foundation https://www.thefastmode.com/expert-opinion/47184-2026-predictions-building-the-intelligent-network-foundation https://www.thefastmode.com/expert-opinion/47184-2026-predictions-building-the-intelligent-network-foundation

2026 will be a year of groundwork for telecom operators, as the industry prepares to lay the foundations for increasingly autonomous networks. Let’s look at how this will come about,…

]]> kailemanderson@thefastmode.com (Kailem Anderson) Expert Opinion Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:47:53 +0000 5 Security Predictions for the Rise of AI Native Telcos https://www.thefastmode.com/expert-opinion/46501-5-security-predictions-for-the-rise-of-ai-native-telcos https://www.thefastmode.com/expert-opinion/46501-5-security-predictions-for-the-rise-of-ai-native-telcos

Just like many other industries, telecoms is moving toward a model where artificial intelligence (AI) sits at the center of operations instead of acting as a supporting layer. According to…

]]> talshapira@thefastmode.com (Dr. Tal Shapira) Expert Opinion Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:51:50 +0000 Arrcus, OpenGlobe Power Brazil’s OpenRAN@Brasil with Programmable Networking https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/46400-arrcus-openglobe-power-brazil-s-openran-brasil-with-programmable-networking https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/46400-arrcus-openglobe-power-brazil-s-openran-brasil-with-programmable-networking

Arrcus, the hyperscale networking software company and a leader in core, edge, and multi-cloud routing and switching infrastructure, and OpenGlobe, a pioneering open-networking solutions provider headquartered in the United States…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:38:50 +0000 Turkcell Advances Network Virtualization with A10's Software-Based Security Solutions https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/42962-turkcell-advances-network-virtualization-with-a10s-software-based-security-solutions https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/42962-turkcell-advances-network-virtualization-with-a10s-software-based-security-solutions

Türkiye's leading telecommunications and technology company, Turkcell, and A10 Networks have built a long-standing relationship focused on delivering robust, carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT) infrastructure enhanced with integrated security solutions. This collaboration…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:42:30 +0000 F5 Unveils BIG-IP Next Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNF) 2.0 https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/42362-f5-unveils-big-ip-next-cloud-native-network-functions-cnf-2-0 https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/42362-f5-unveils-big-ip-next-cloud-native-network-functions-cnf-2-0

F5, the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, announced F5 BIG-IP Next Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNF) 2.0, an evolved solution that significantly enhances the capabilities of…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:49:50 +0000 Appliances: Achieving High Performance and Flexibility at the Edge https://www.thefastmode.com/expert-opinion/38328-appliances-achieving-high-performance-and-flexibility-at-the-edge https://www.thefastmode.com/expert-opinion/38328-appliances-achieving-high-performance-and-flexibility-at-the-edge

The edge computing landscape is rapidly evolving, and by 2025, over 75% of enterprise data is expected to be processed at the edge, unlocking a potential $1 trillion market opportunity.…

]]> praveenmuley@thefastmode.com (Praveen Muley) Expert Opinion Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:29:32 +0000 Fixed Access Network Intelligence Engine Newly Released, Opening Up a New Intelligent Era https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/37731-fixed-access-network-intelligent-engine-newly-released-opening-up-a-new-intelligent-era https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/37731-fixed-access-network-intelligent-engine-newly-released-opening-up-a-new-intelligent-era

During the recent Network X 2024, Haomian Zheng, the Work Area Director of SDN/NFV in Broadband Forum (BBF), delivered a keynote speech entitled "Factor X in QoE Improvement: the FAN…

]]> cutekangagirl@gmail.com (Ariana Lynn) Technology & Solutions Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:08:00 +0000 Red Hat Launches OpenStack Services on OpenShift https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/36933-red-hat-launches-openstack-services-on-openshift https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/36933-red-hat-launches-openstack-services-on-openshift

Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, announced the general availability of Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift, the next major release of Red Hat OpenStack Platform. …

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Tue, 27 Aug 2024 01:17:23 +0000 Odine Recognized for Driving Telco Cloud Adoption in Turkiye https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/36738-odine-recognized-for-driving-telco-cloud-adoption-in-turkiye https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/36738-odine-recognized-for-driving-telco-cloud-adoption-in-turkiye

Odine, a global leader in sustainable network transformation, has been honored as the top company in the Virtualization category at the 2023 Top 500 ICT Companies Türkiye Research. This comes…

]]> cutekangagirl@gmail.com (Ariana Lynn) Technology & Solutions Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:08:15 +0000 Turkcell Deploys Cloud-Native Infra Clusters Powered by Odine & Red Hat OpenShift https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/35167-turkcell-deploys-ccloud-native-infra-clusters-powered-by-odine-red-hat-openshift https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/35167-turkcell-deploys-ccloud-native-infra-clusters-powered-by-odine-red-hat-openshift

Turkcell, Türkiye’s leading converged telecommunication and technology services provider, takes a step forward and continues its digital transformation by deploying commercial cloud-native infrastructure clusters with Odine utilizing Red Hat OpenShift.…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Wed, 28 Feb 2024 01:46:13 +0000 6D Technologies Partners with AWS to Revolutionize Telco Cloudification https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/34639-6d-technologies-partners-with-aws-to-revolutionize-telco-cloudification https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/34639-6d-technologies-partners-with-aws-to-revolutionize-telco-cloudification

6D Technologies, a trailblazer in Telco Cloudification, proudly announces its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This collaboration will bring together the future-driven solutions from 6D Technologies with the infrastructure…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Fri, 19 Jan 2024 04:10:15 +0000 Magenta Telekom Selects Mavenir to Deliver Software-Defined Voice Services https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/33975-magenta-telekom-selects-mavenir-to-deliver-software-defined-voice-services https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/33975-magenta-telekom-selects-mavenir-to-deliver-software-defined-voice-services

Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud, and Magenta Telekom, Austria’s second largest mobile and fixed operator, today announced…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Thu, 23 Nov 2023 01:48:38 +0000 CMC Networks, aconnic Unite to Deliver NFV & NaaS Solutions to African & Middle Eastern Service Providers https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/33871-cmc-networks-aconnic-unite-to-deliver-nfv-naas-solutions-to-african-middle-eastern-service-providers https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/33871-cmc-networks-aconnic-unite-to-deliver-nfv-naas-solutions-to-african-middle-eastern-service-providers

CMC Networks, a global Tier 1 service provider, has partnered with German network solution provider aconnic, previously emerged from UET United Electronic Technology AG and albis-elcon, to bring network function…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:25:41 +0000 Telefónica Boosts NFT Marketplace https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/32818-telefonica-boosts-nft-marketplace https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/32818-telefonica-boosts-nft-marketplace

Telefónica adds three new products to the catalogue available in its NFT Marketplace: an exclusive collection of the artist Van Gogh by Olyverse; the collection with social commitment by Alexis…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Tue, 25 Jul 2023 07:21:56 +0000 VMware Unveils Major Advances in Telco Cloud Portfolio for CSPs https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/29456-vmware-unveils-major-advances-in-telco-cloud-portfolio-for-csps https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/29456-vmware-unveils-major-advances-in-telco-cloud-portfolio-for-csps

VMware unveiled new product innovations and partnerships that will enable communications service providers (CSPs) to rapidly modernise their networks in a cost and energy efficient manner and accelerate 5G core,…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Tue, 13 Dec 2022 06:22:12 +0000 Verizon Extends Network Virtualization Efforts with Addition of First Ericsson VRAN Cell Site https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/29404-verizon-extends-network-virtualization-efforts-with-addition-of-first-ericsson-vran-cell-site https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/29404-verizon-extends-network-virtualization-efforts-with-addition-of-first-ericsson-vran-cell-site

Verizon, the leader in Virtualized Radio Access Network (VRAN) innovation, announced it has extended its network virtualization efforts with the addition of the first Ericsson virtualized cell site (also referred…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:45:23 +0000 Nokia, American Tower Intro SDN Virtualization for FTTH Infra in Argentina https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/28404-nokia-american-tower-intro-sdn-virtualization-for-ftth-infra-in-argentina https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/28404-nokia-american-tower-intro-sdn-virtualization-for-ftth-infra-in-argentina

Nokia announced it has deployed its Altiplano Open Access solution for American Tower’s fiber-to-the-home(FTTH) infrastructure in Argentina. The network controller solution uses virtualization to share network resources as slices of a physical network, enabling the wholesaling of fiber access on…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Thu, 20 Oct 2022 02:53:54 +0000 Etisalat Partners with ADVA & NEC to Offer Edge Cloud Solution with uCPE Services https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/28090-etisalat-partners-with-adva-nec-to-offer-edge-cloud-solution-with-ucpe-services https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/28090-etisalat-partners-with-adva-nec-to-offer-edge-cloud-solution-with-ucpe-services

ADVA and NEC announced that Etisalat UAE, the telecoms pillar of e&, is offering on-demand virtual services to its corporate customers using ADVA’s suite of Ensemble NFV technologies with the…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:47:52 +0000 Ekinops, Lanner Deploy Immersive NFV Virtualization Environment https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/27673-ekinops-lanner-deploy-immersive-nfv-virtualization-environment https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/27673-ekinops-lanner-deploy-immersive-nfv-virtualization-environment

Ekinops in partnership with the leading networking hardware provider, Lanner Electronics, has deployed an immersive virtualization environment for staff and students at l'École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), a constituent of the…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:12:50 +0000 Orange Expands its Telco Cloud Footprint with Equinix's Bare Metal as a Service https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/27240-orange-expands-its-telco-cloud-footprint-with-equinixs-bare-metal-as-a-service https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/27240-orange-expands-its-telco-cloud-footprint-with-equinixs-bare-metal-as-a-service

Orange and Equinix announced a collaboration to expand the Orange Telco Cloud footprint, using Equinix's Bare Metal as a Service capability—Equinix Metal®—to speed the deployment of Orange's New Generation International Network. The…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:11:40 +0000 inq. Acquires Enea Edge IP https://www.thefastmode.com/solution-vendors-m-a/26327-inq-acquires-enea-edge-ip https://www.thefastmode.com/solution-vendors-m-a/26327-inq-acquires-enea-edge-ip

inq., a leading global Edge solutions provider, has announced an agreement with Enea to licence the Enea Edge Intellectual Property (IP) through a perpetual software development licence. Enea Edge is an open…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Solution Vendors M&A Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:47:00 +0000 ETSI OSM's Release Twelve Comes with Enhanced Network Function Resiliency https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/26011-etsi-osms-release-twelve-comes-with-enhanced-network-function-resiliency https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/26011-etsi-osms-release-twelve-comes-with-enhanced-network-function-resiliency

ETSI OSM announced OSM Release TWELVE, the second Long Term Support release of ETSI Open Source MANO and one of its most prolific releases. One of the main new features of…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Mon, 04 Jul 2022 01:15:48 +0000 Safaricom Ethiopia Selects VMware as its Telco Cloud Platform Partner https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/23488-safaricom-ethiopia-selects-vmware-as-its-telco-cloud-platform-partner https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/23488-safaricom-ethiopia-selects-vmware-as-its-telco-cloud-platform-partner

Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia, as part of an international consortium named the Global Partnership for Ethiopia, was granted the second Unified Telecommunication Service License in July 2021. Currently, Safaricom Ethiopia is building a telecom network…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:19:37 +0000 Mobileum, VoerEir to Offer E2E Service Assurance and NFV Infra Testing https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/23288-mobileum-voereir-to-offer-e2e-service-assurance-and-nfv-infra-testing https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/23288-mobileum-voereir-to-offer-e2e-service-assurance-and-nfv-infra-testing

Mobileum this week announced their technology partnership with VoerEir, an award-winning edge cloud technology company. The partnership between Mobileum and VoerEir creates the most comprehensive and powerful test platform for…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Fri, 25 Feb 2022 01:05:43 +0000 Netlify Broadens Serverless Functions Capabilities with Acquisition of Quirrel https://www.thefastmode.com/solution-vendors-m-a/22776-netlify-broadens-serverless-functions-capabilities-with-acquisition-of-quirrel https://www.thefastmode.com/solution-vendors-m-a/22776-netlify-broadens-serverless-functions-capabilities-with-acquisition-of-quirrel

Netlify, the workflow for the modern web, announced the acquisition of Quirrel, an open source solution and service for managing and scheduling the execution of serverless functions and jobs. Simon Knott,…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Solution Vendors M&A Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:22:27 +0000 Mavenir Delivers Dynamic Network Slicing for Remote Medical Use Cases https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/22593-mavenir-delivers-dynamic-network-slicing-for-remote-medical-use-cases https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/22593-mavenir-delivers-dynamic-network-slicing-for-remote-medical-use-cases

Mavenir last week announced successful completion of dynamic network slicing and fulfillment as part of recently concluded 2021 TM Forum “Ecosoft eHealth” Catalyst program, that brings innovative solutions to important…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:05:54 +0000 Telco Cloud Revenue to Reach $29.3B in 2025, says ABI Research https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-and-solution-trends/21085-telco-cloud-revenue-to-reach-29-3b-in-2025-says-abi-research https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-and-solution-trends/21085-telco-cloud-revenue-to-reach-29-3b-in-2025-says-abi-research

Communication Service Providers (CSPs) seek to automate and transform their network and telco cloud infrastructure to capture new growth. This transformation is being driven by growth in user data demand, an…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology and Solution Trends Tue, 16 Nov 2021 03:52:27 +0000 Samsung, Orange Collaborate to Accelerate Development of Open RAN Solutions https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/21384-samsung-orange-collaborate-to-accelerate-development-of-open-ran-solutions https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/21384-samsung-orange-collaborate-to-accelerate-development-of-open-ran-solutions

Samsung Electronics this week announced the company is one of the first global vendors to participate in the opening of Orange’s Open RAN Integration Center in Paris, France. In the…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Fri, 12 Nov 2021 01:50:51 +0000 Iraq's ScopeSky Deploys Nokia’s Nuage Networks VNS and SD-WAN https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/21244-iraqs-scopesky-deploys-nokia-s-nuage-networks-vns-and-sd-wan https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/21244-iraqs-scopesky-deploys-nokia-s-nuage-networks-vns-and-sd-wan

ScopeSky, a leading internet service provider in Iraq, has signed a deal with Nokia for deployment of Nokia’s Nuage Networks Virtualized Network Services (VNS) Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN). The solution will deliver greater network automation, enhanced security and…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:18:38 +0000 VMware Unveils Enhancements to its Telco Cloud Platform https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/21227-vmware-unveils-enhancements-to-its-telco-cloud-platform https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/21227-vmware-unveils-enhancements-to-its-telco-cloud-platform

VMware has unveiled enhancements to its Telco Cloud Platform designed to help service providers speed their multi-cloud transformation. The enhancements to VMware Telco Cloud Platform include: - VMware Telco Cloud Platform…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:13:59 +0000 Dell Intros Bare Metal Orchestrator Software to Speed 5G and Open RAN https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/21123-dell-intros-bare-metal-orchestrator-software-to-speed-5g-and-open-ran https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/21123-dell-intros-bare-metal-orchestrator-software-to-speed-5g-and-open-ran

Dell Technologies has introduced new telecom software, solutions and services to help communications service providers (CSPs) accelerate their open, cloud-native network deployments and create new revenue opportunities at the edge. To…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:35:17 +0000 Telia Company Selects VMware Telco Cloud Platform https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/21043-telia-company-selects-vmware-telco-cloud-platform https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/21043-telia-company-selects-vmware-telco-cloud-platform

Telia Company last week announced that it is working with VMware to accelerate its transition to a cloud-native infrastructure – as an integral part of Telia’s company-wide transformation across its…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:25:37 +0000 Wind River to Jointly Develop 5G vRAN Solution with Intel https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/20627-wind-river-to-jointly-develop-5g-vran-solution-with-intel https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/20627-wind-river-to-jointly-develop-5g-vran-solution-with-intel

Wind River is jointly developing a 5G vRAN solution with Intel that integrates Intel FlexRAN reference software for systems fueled by 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with built-in AI…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Thu, 26 Aug 2021 01:50:10 +0000 Mavenir Unveils Containerized vRAN Architecture for 2G https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/20617-mavenir-unveils-containerized-vran-architecture-for-2g https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/20617-mavenir-unveils-containerized-vran-architecture-for-2g

Mavenir on Wednesday announced the commercial readiness of a containerized GSM 2G architecture using an enhanced fronthaul (FH) interface between the Multi Radio Access Technology (MRAT), Remote Radiohead Unit (RRU)…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:25:45 +0000 Keysight, Google Cloud Partner to Support Agile Orchestration of 5G Services https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/20622-keysight-google-cloud-partner-to-support-agile-orchestration-of-5g-services https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/20622-keysight-google-cloud-partner-to-support-agile-orchestration-of-5g-services

Keysight Technologies announced it has joined Google Cloud’s partner initiative to support agile orchestration of innovative 5G services at the network edge. A growing number of mobile operators are leveraging…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Wed, 25 Aug 2021 03:15:39 +0000 ADVA, Lanner Expand Intel Select Solutions with Complete uCPE Offering https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/20588-adva-lanner-expand-intel-select-solutions-with-complete-ucpe-offering https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/20588-adva-lanner-expand-intel-select-solutions-with-complete-ucpe-offering

ADVA and Lanner Electronics last week announced that the Lanner NCA-4025 is now verified with Intel Select Solution for uCPE with ADVA Ensemble Connector, giving communication service providers (CSPs) and…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:02:55 +0000 Dell Launches Cloud-native Telecom Ecosystem for 5G https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/20013-dell-launches-cloud-native-telecom-ecosystem-for-5g https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/20013-dell-launches-cloud-native-telecom-ecosystem-for-5g

Dell Technologies recently announced that it is anchoring an open, cloud-native telecom ecosystem to put communications service providers (CSPs) on the fast track for innovation and revenue growth. As telecom…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Fri, 18 Jun 2021 01:45:00 +0000 ETSI Unveils OSM Release TEN of Open Source MANO Platform for NFV https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/20014-etsi-unveils-osm-release-ten-of-open-source-mano-platform-for-nfv https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/20014-etsi-unveils-osm-release-ten-of-open-source-mano-platform-for-nfv

The ETSI this week announced the latest update of its Open Source MANO platform for NFV(network function virtualization), the OSM Release TEN. Release TEN defines an inflection point in OSM…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:34:08 +0000 Mavenir to Deliver Cloud-native 5G VNFs on AWS https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19853-mavenir-to-deliver-cloud-native-5g-vnfs-on-aws https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19853-mavenir-to-deliver-cloud-native-5g-vnfs-on-aws

Mavenir has announced support for deployments and integration of cloud-native telecom network functions with telco infrastructure solutions on AWS. Mavenir’s collaboration with AWS allows CSPs to deploy Mavenir’s market leading…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Sat, 29 May 2021 01:45:23 +0000 RAD Launches Arm-Powered Programmable CPE with Edge Computing https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19839-rad-launches-arm-powered-programmable-cpe-with-edge-computing https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19839-rad-launches-arm-powered-programmable-cpe-with-edge-computing

RAD, the industry leader in Edge Virtualization solutions, on Tuesday announced the commercial release of its programmable CPE (pCPE) platform, the ETX-1p. RAD’s programmable pCPE is based on a 64-bit…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Thu, 27 May 2021 00:28:16 +0000 Nokia to Help Tansform PLDT and Smart’s Virtualization Environment https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19781-nokia-to-help-tansform-pldt-and-smart-s-virtualization-environment https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19781-nokia-to-help-tansform-pldt-and-smart-s-virtualization-environment

Nokia on Tuesday announced it will supply its Digital Operations software, cloud infrastructure software and AirFrame servers to enhance the nationwide network of PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Wed, 19 May 2021 01:10:38 +0000 Benu Networks Delivers Cloud-native BNG with Red Hat OpenShift https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19631-benu-networks-delivers-cloud-native-bng-with-red-hat-openshift https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19631-benu-networks-delivers-cloud-native-bng-with-red-hat-openshift

Benu Networks on Tuesday announced that it has delivered its industry-leading cloud-native Broadband Network Gateway (cnBNG) in collaboration with Red Hat. cnBNG provides a disaggregated routing platform with full provider…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:55:26 +0000 VMware Telco Cloud Platform Now Supports RAN VNFs and Open RAN https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19628-vmware-telco-cloud-platform-now-supports-ran-vnfs-and-open-ran https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19628-vmware-telco-cloud-platform-now-supports-ran-vnfs-and-open-ran

VMware on Tuesday unveiled VMware Telco Cloud Platform RAN that enables CSPs to virtualize radio access network (RAN) functions and implement an open RAN architecture. VMware Telco Cloud Platform lets…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:04:49 +0000 albis-elcon Integrates Telco Systems' Virtualization into its New Service Platform https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19507-albis-elcon-integrates-telco-systems-virtualization-technology https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19507-albis-elcon-integrates-telco-systems-virtualization-technology

Telco Systems and albis-elcon, a leading supplier of gigabit switching and routing systems this week jointly announced that albis-elcon has integrated Telco Systems' virtualization technology into its recently launched uSphir…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:01:54 +0000 Enea Extends uCPE Virtualization to New Services https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19502-enea-extends-ucpe-virtualization-to-new-services https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19502-enea-extends-ucpe-virtualization-to-new-services

Enea last week announced Enea Edge, a virtualization platform for a broad range of enterprise services running on uCPE. Targeting the growing need for on-premises and near-premises edge computing and…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Mon, 12 Apr 2021 03:34:47 +0000 Varnish Integrates Edge Cloud into Intel Select Solutions for Visual Cloud Delivery Network https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19497-varnish-integrates-edge-cloud-into-intel-select-solutions-for-visual-cloud-delivery-network https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19497-varnish-integrates-edge-cloud-into-intel-select-solutions-for-visual-cloud-delivery-network

Varnish Software last week announced that it is partnering with Intel to integrate their Edge Cloud software with Intel Select Solutions for Visual Cloud Delivery Network. The Intel Select Solution…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Mon, 12 Apr 2021 02:55:20 +0000 Pica8 Raises $20M of New Investment https://www.thefastmode.com/solution-vendors-g-p/19465-pica8-raises-20m-of-new-investment https://www.thefastmode.com/solution-vendors-g-p/19465-pica8-raises-20m-of-new-investment

Pica8, an open networking software provider, announced that it has raised over $20 million in Series C funding. WI Harper Group and Aspiro Capital Management led the round, with all…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Solution Vendors G&P Wed, 07 Apr 2021 02:45:34 +0000 New Ericsson Open Lab to Drive Virtualized 5G RAN Technologies https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19416-new-ericsson-open-lab-to-drive-virtualized-5g-ran-technologies https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19416-new-ericsson-open-lab-to-drive-virtualized-5g-ran-technologies

Ericsson on Thursday announced that it has established the Ericsson Open Lab, a new space to collaborate and innovate with leading Ericsson Cloud RAN customers and ecosystem partners to drive…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:55:23 +0000 PCCW Global Taps Telco Systems’ NFVTime uCPE Solution for SD-WAN https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19363-pccw-global-taps-telco-systems-nfvtime-ucpe-solution-for-sd-wan https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/19363-pccw-global-taps-telco-systems-nfvtime-ucpe-solution-for-sd-wan

PCCW Global has selected Telco Systems’ NFVTime uCPE solution to enrich its managed SD-WAN service portfolio and VNF-based service offerings, announced Telco Systems on Wednesday. PCCW Global will use Telco…

]]> ray.sharma10@gmail.com (Ray Sharma) Technology & Solutions Thu, 25 Mar 2021 02:15:49 +0000 Understanding the Real-World Challenges of Open RAN https://www.thefastmode.com/expert-opinion/19292-understanding-the-real-world-challenges-of-open-ran https://www.thefastmode.com/expert-opinion/19292-understanding-the-real-world-challenges-of-open-ran

Over the past five years, the concept of Open RAN has generated significant interest across the telecommunications industry. According to Mobile Experts chief analyst Joe Madden, almost every company in…

]]> mattmelester@thefastmode.com (Matt Melester) Expert Opinion Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:47:46 +0000