Virtualization technologies are changing the way network operators deploy and manage
Internet services. In particular in this study we focus on the new Network Function …

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is an emerging initiative where standard IT
virtualization evolves to consolidate network functions onto high volume servers, switches …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) enables network operators to utilize a common
substrate network for offering different networking services flexibly and dynamically in the …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a promising network architecture concept, in which
virtualization technologies are employed to manage networking functions via software as …

This paper addresses Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) placement and chaining in the
presence of physical link failures. A decision tree approach to the NP-Hard VNF placement …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a promising solution for telecom operators and
service providers to improve business agility, by enabling a fast deployment of new services …

Telecom operators worldwide are witnessing squeezed profit margins mainly due to hyper‐
competition. Hence, new business models/strategies are needed to help operators reduce …

In the context of Software-Defined Networks (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is
a new network paradigm in which network functions are implemented in software as Virtual …

Network function virtualization (NFV) is a new network architecture concept that simplifies
the deployment of network services and improves service management. However, it is …

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is incrementally deployed by Internet Service
Providers (ISPs) in their carrier networks, by means of Virtual Network Function (VNF) …