Network function virtualization (NFV) is a new networking paradigm, which replaces the
specific-purpose hardware appliances with software virtualization to perform network …

Network function virtualization has facilitated network service development through the
integration of network functions (NFs) such as firewalls, deep packet inspection, load …

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

The Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) paradigm offers network operators benefits in
terms of cost efficiency, vendor independence, as well as flexibility and scalability. However …

This paper studies the virtual network function placement (VNF-P) problem in the context of
network function virtualization (NFV), where the end-to-end delay of a requested service …

We focus on the placement of Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) chains in the Network
Function Virtualization (NFV) context where NFV Infrastructures (NFVIs) are used to host the …

We propose a meta-heuristic based on the Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II
(NSGA-II) to address the NP-Hard service function chain placement problem. This work …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technology utilizes software to implement network
function as virtual instances, which reduces the cost on various middlebox hardware. A …

Network function virtualization (NFV) and edge computing (EC) are two promising and
innovative technologies to accelerate 5G networks. However, placing the service function …

Abstract Network Function Virtualization (NFV) decouples network function (also called
middlebox function) software from specified appliances onto general shared servers. Thus, it …