Abstract Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a novel concept that is reshaping the
middlebox arena, shifting network functions (eg firewall, gateways, proxies) from specialized …

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

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

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is a new network architecture concept which
leverages virtualization technologies to make the management of network functions like …

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 …

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

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is an upcoming paradigm where network
functionality is virtualized and split up into multiple building blocks that can be chained …

Ranging from web caches to firewalls, network functions play a critical role in modern
networks. The emerging of Network Function Virtualization (NFV) has recently gained wide …

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 …

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