Dynamic and elastic resource allocation to Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) in accordance
with varying workloads is a must for realizing promised reductions in capital and operational …

This paper proposes a new fully decentralized approach to online placement and
optimization of virtual machines (VMs) for network functions virtualization (NFV). The …

Network function virtualization requires scaling and placement, deciding the number and the
location of function instances. Current approaches are limited in flexibility and practical …

Network service providers have to cope with the growing on-demand need from end-users
as well as the diversity of usage. The softwerization and cloudification of the network …

Network function virtualization (NFV) implements network middleboxes in software, enabling
them to be more flexible and dynamic. NFV resource allocation methods can exploit the …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) defines a dynamic environment to deploy Virtual
Network Functions (VNF) as constituents of Network Services (NS) that provide specific …

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 …

The efficacy of Network Function Virtualization (NFV) depends critically on (1) where the
virtual network functions (VNFs) are placed and (2) how the traffic is routed. Unfortunately …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) has proliferated the way network services are offered
to the end users. Individual network functions are decoupled from expensive and dedicated …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) has the potential to significantly reduce the capital
and operating expenses, shorten product release cycle, and improve service agility. In this …