The dependence of traditional network functions (NFs) on special hardware results in high
capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operating expenditures (OPEX). Network Function …

Network function virtualization (NFV) has been introduced by network service providers to
overcome various challenges that hinder them from satisfying the growing demand for …

Abstract Service function chaining (SFC) provisioning is helpful not only for saving the
capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) of a network provider but …

The adoption of virtualization technologies in networking is promoting a radical innovation in
the way network services are managed and delivered. Indeed, some network services may …

Network function virtualization (NFV) provokes the evolution of network functions to
overcome various challenges facing the network service providers (NSPs). To exploit the …

Network function virtualization redefines a network service as a softwarized chain of virtual
network functions (VNFs), which decouples the specific network service from dedicated …

Network function virtualization (NFV) has attracted attention because of its flexible
configuration and management of network functions. Based on NFV, the service function …

Telecommunication networks are currently realizing more-huge-than-ever data demands
from subscribers all over the world. Due to the ongoing pandemic, nearly all businesses …

Network function virtualization (NFV) achieves cost-effective network service provisioning
through exploitation of virtualization and automation by decoupling network functions …

The fifth generation (5G) networks are expected to support diverse business verticals (ie,
manufacturing, health care, etc.) with varying quality of service requirements. While today's …