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Mobile Network Function Virtualization FundamentalsNEW YORK, May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This report provides a comprehensive technology analysis on network function virtualization (NFV) and how it specifically applies to mobile networks A detailed analysis covering the various equipment vendor ecosystems is included as well as an analysis on the current views on both a virtualized EPC and virtualized RAN (vRAN) within a mobile network as well as virtual baseband units (vBBU) and virtualized base stations (vBS) Features EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The report will initially review the history and origin of the concept of network function virtualization Then, it will explain what is network virtualization and network function virtualization, as well as the differences between them The early applications of the concept of network virtualization and network function virtualization are discussed in the report in order to help readers understand where the concept came from, how it has become so popular The report points out that network function virtualization is a concept rather than a specific technology Network function virtualization is actually a summation of modern computing technologies, and it is a new stage of a computing network configuration and operational model The report also touches on radio access network virtualization (vRAN) – a hot topic that has been discussed in the wireless industry Current activities are reviewed and practical market requirements are also discussed in the report The report will intensively analyze the relationship between NFV and standardization, desirable conditions and practical industry realities The objective of ETSI's NFV working group will be introduced with discussions about the reality that service operators have experienced in the past and are experiencing currently Read the full report: http://www.reportlinker.com/p03785934-summary/view-report.html http://www.reportlinker.com To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mobile-network-function-virtualization-fundamentals-300266421.html SOURCE Reportlinker |