Software-defined network (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) are
acknowledged as the most promising technologies to effectively allocate resource for …

Space-air-ground integrated networks (SAGINs) are envisioned to provide seamless
coverage and enhanced flexibility compared with traditional terrestrial mobile networks …

We propose a new algorithmic framework for traffic-optimal virtual network function (VNF)
placement and migration for policy-preserving data centers (PPDCs). As dynamic virtual …

Abstract Network Function Virtualization (NFV) decouples network functions from dedicated
hardware devices into Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). These VNFs are chained in order …

Microservices as an emerging architecture are creating new opportunities to enable superior
network services in Mobile Edge Computing (MEC). In the presence of huge amounts of …

Network function virtualization (NFV) utilizes IT virtualization technology to realize the
functions of various network devices and realize the decoupling of hardware and software …

Future networks are expected to support cross-domain, cost-aware and fine-grained
services in an efficient and flexible manner. Service Function Chaining (SFC) has been …

The implementation of intelligent device-free sensing (IDFS) necessitates a substantial
number of edge IoT devices to extend the service coverage. Prior to deploying these IoT …

Abstract Service Function Chain (SFC) is widely adopted in Multi-domain Service Networks
(MDSN) to enforce network policies on customer traffic. Great effort has been devoted to the …

Communication networks are being restructured by means of network function virtualization
(NFV) and service-based architecture (SBA) to embrace greater flexibility, agility …