The fifth generation (5G) wireless network technology is to be standardized by 2020, where
main goals are to improve capacity, reliability, and energy efficiency, while reducing latency …

Network functions virtualization (NFV) is a new network architecture framework where
network function that traditionally used dedicated hardware (middleboxes or network …

Future networks are expected to support low-latency, context-aware and user-specific
services in a highly flexible and efficient manner. One approach to support emerging use …

To accelerate the implementation of network functions/middle boxes and reduce the
deployment cost, recently, the concept of network function virtualization (NFV) has emerged …

Traditionally, service-specific network functions (NFs)(eg, Firewall, intrusion detection
system, etc.) are executed by installation-and maintenance-costly hardware middleboxes …

One of the main goals of 5G networks is to support the technological and business needs of
various industries (the so-called verticals), which wish to offer to their customers a wide …

Thanks to network slicing, 5G networks will support a variety of services in a flexible and
swift manner. In this context, we seek to make high-quality, joint optimal decisions …

Network function virtualization (NFV) and Service function chaining (SFC) can fulfill the
traditional network functions by simply running special softwares on general‐purpose …

Service chains consist of a set of network services, such as firewalls or application delivery
controllers, which are interconnected through a network to support various applications …

Emerging 5G technologies can significantly reduce end-to-end service latency for
applications requiring strict quality of service (QoS). With network function virtualization …