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NEC and Telefonica Collaborate on Software-Defined Networks
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NEC and Telefónica are to collaborate in the development of network virtualisation based on SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and NFV (Network Functions Virtualisation) technologies.
The two companies plan to collaborate in a migration scenario study to virtualise the current IP edge network elements. By minimizing the dependence on hardware, virtualisation will bring considerable benefits both to the management of the network. The network's management will become simple, flexible and enable accelerated service deployment and time to market, while enhancing the customer's connectivity experience.
Network virtualisation with SDN and NFV technologies that combine the IP edge components of networks into one single virtual infrastructure is a key element of Telefonica's network strategy. This collaboration will ensure that virtual network functions are portable between different hardware platforms.
In the first half of 2013, Telefónica and NEC expect to start validating the equipment being tested, including NFV which comprehends virtualised EPC (the core network of the LTE system).
"NEC has proven capabilities in delivering innovative SDN and NFV solutions to Telefónica as part of transforming their networks into a more efficient and scalable "virtualised carrier-grade" solution," said Mr. Shunichiro Tejima, Senior Vice-President, NEC.
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