Network Functions Virtualization facilitates the automation of the scaling of softwarized
network services (SNSs). However, the realization of such a scenario requires a way to …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is considered one of the key technologies for the 5G
mobile networks. In NFV, network functions are implemented in software components …

Future mobile networks supporting Internet of Things are expected to provide both high
throughput and low latency to user-specific services. One way to overcome this challenge is …

Nowadays, most telecommunication services adhere to the Service Function Chain (SFC)
paradigm, where network functions are implemented via software. In particular, container …

Network function virtualization is considered one of the key technologies for developing
future mobile networks. In this paper, we propose a theoretical framework to evaluate the …

Network Virtualization is one of the key technologies for developing the future mobile
networks. In this paper we propose an LTE virtualized Mobility Management Entity queue …

The Next Generation 5G Networks can greatly benefit from the synergy between
virtualization paradigms, such as the Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and service …

The increased demand for high-quality Internet connectivity resulting from the growing
number of connected devices and advanced services has put significant strain on …

Modern network services make increasing use of virtualized compute and network
resources. This is enabled by the growing availability of softwarized network functions …

Virtualization and softwarization have driven the widespread adoption of the cloud
computing paradigm, with savings in CAPEX, OPEX, and environmental footprint, by …