Network topology independent service deployment tech niques, referred to as overlay-
based packet steering tech niques, are provided. In one example, a server destined packet …

In one embodiment, a system for classifying traffic in an overlay network includes a
processor adapted for executing logic, logic adapted for receiving an overlay packet, logic …

Apparatus, methods and computer programs enable carrying service insertion architecture
data plane packets in IPv4 or IPv6 networks by packaging destination addresses using IPv6 …

(57) ABSTRACT A network address assigned to a virtual network interface of a packet
transformation node of a flow management service is identified. A packet of a particular …

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The described embodiments perform operations to enable access to services provided by
applications executing on service providing devices by applications executing in ser vice …

(57) ABSTRACT A program to be executed to perform a packet processing operation on a
packet associated with a resource group, as well as security settings of the resource group …

The following description relates to a method and apparatus for guaranteeing web-based
mobility, capable of providing service information requested on web by a user to the user's …

(57) ABSTRACT A communication system has special Agents in the Subscriber terminals
which detect the need of applications for data paths with QoS over the access network. The …

(57) ABSTRACT A respective plurality of state tracking nodes is selected at a flow
management service for each direction of a bi-direc tional network flow's traffic prior to …