In the upcoming Sixth-Generation (6G) of mobile communication systems, space network
entities will cooperate with conventional terrestrial networks to provide three-dimensional …

Network functions virtualization (NFV) is a new paradigm to achieve flexible and agile
network services by decoupling network functions from proprietary hardware and running …

This paper proposes an optimization model to derive the virtual network function (VNF)
allocation of time slots in sequence aiming to maximize the continuous available time of …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) stands out quickly as a promising innovation in
telecommunication networks. It leverages the concept of cloud technology and virtualization …

To achieve sustainable networking, network service providers have expressed significant
interest in employing automated network operations that integrate network functions …

Network function virtualization (NFV) enables network providers to provide functions of
network services as virtual machines. Software-defined network (SDN) enables the network …

This paper addresses the problem of map**, scheduling, and routing of virtual network
functions (VNF) on a service function chain (SFC) that is sensitive to latency in a virtual …

Network functions virtualization (NFV) can realize flexible and diverse network services by
replacing the conventional network equipment with the combination of virtual network …

Abstract Service chaining provides network services to users by processing packets with a
series of virtualized network functions (VNFs). Multicast communication can suppress the …

Service chaining provides network services by flexibly configuring service chains that
connect virtualized network functions (VNFs) in the appropriate order so as to satisfy users' …