Although network function virtualization (NFV) is a promising approach for providing elastic
network functions, it faces several challenges in terms of adaptation to diverse network …

With the growing demand for data connectivity, network service providers are faced with the
task of reducing their capital and operational expenses while simultaneously improving …

With the advent of Network Function Virtualization (NFV), network services that traditionally
run on proprietary dedicated hardware can now be realized using Virtual Network Functions …

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

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is an emerging initiative to overcome increasing
operational and capital costs faced by network operators due to the need to physically locate …

Nowadays, network softwareization is an emerging techno-economic transformation trend
that significantly impacts how enterprises deploy their network services. As an essential …

Network function virtualization (NFV) has already been a new paradigm for network
architectures. By migrating NFs from dedicated hardware to virtualization platform, NFV can …

Abstract Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is an emerging technology to consolidate
network functions onto high volume storages, servers and switches located anywhere in the …

Abstract The emergence of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is bringing a set of novel
algorithmic challenges in the operation of communication networks. NFV introduces volatility …

Service function chains (SFCs) are an ordered set of virtual network functions (VNFs) which
can realize a specific network service. Enabled by virtualization technologies, these VNFs …