Cognizant of the ease with which softwarized functions can be dynamically scaled according
to real time resource requirements, and the fact that multiple services can have common …

With evolution of network function virtualization (NFV), network services can be provided as
service function chains (SCs), each consisting of multiple virtual network functions (VNFs) …

Thanks to Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can
improve network resource utilization with significantly reduced capital and operational …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) introduces a new network architecture framework that
evolves network functions, traditionally deployed over dedicated equipment, to software …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and service orchestration simplify the deployment and
management of network and telecommunication services. The deployment of these services …

An important evolution of the users' needs is represented by the on-demand access to the
network, storage, and compute resources in order to dynamically match the level of resource …

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

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is an emerging approach that has received attention
from both academia and industry as a way to improve flexibility, efficiency, and …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a network service deployment technology that
reduces capital and operational costs while yielding flexibility and scalability for service …

This paper addresses the problem of mapping, scheduling, and routing of virtual network
functions (VNF) on a service function chain (SFC) that is sensitive to latency in a virtual …