The 5G network revolution will be enabled by deep integration of Software Defined
Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) to support multi-tenancy, per …

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

The concept of Network Function Virtualization (NFV) has been introduced as a new
paradigm in the recent few years. NFV offers a number of benefits including significantly …

Container networking is emerging as a game‐changer paradigm for the deployment of
virtualized service infrastructures in a faster and reliable way. Nevertheless, small and …

Cloud Native (CN) in 5G systems has been identified as a pivotal candidate for operational
and capital expenditure savings as well as for improvements in system agility and services …

Kubernetes container orchestration technology is beginning to address telco Network
Function Virtualization (NFV) deployment needs of: i) multiple data-plane interfaces and one …

The implementation of advanced digital technologies in the conventional electric grid has
triggered a transformation towards an intelligent network, known as Smart Grid. The …

The fast growth of Internet-connected embedded devices demands new system capabilities
at the network edge, such as provisioning local data services on both limited network and …

This study examines the maturity and state of open-source 5G Core (5GC) networks, with a
focus on their support of 5G procedures and Network Function (NF) operations. The …

Container networks have become crucial to the overall performance and health of network
systems due to the increasing adoption of container technologies. Passive per-packet and …