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) provides a major shift in the provisioning of
telecommunication services by decoupling network functions from dedicated hardware …

Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC) is a critical use case in 5G and B5G
networks enabling applications such as Augmented Reality (AR)-assisted surgery, vehicle …

A critical requirement in the Department of Defense's (DoD) Unified Network Plan is that
future force networks must" automate cybersecurity capabilities" to detect and react to threats …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) calls for a new resource management approach
where virtualized network functions (VNFs) replace traditional network hardware appliances …

In today's digital age, the increasing demand for networks, driven by the proliferation of
connected devices, data-intensive applications, and transformative technologies …

Chapters 3–5 transform the VNF placement and traffic routing proble into some well-known
NP-hard problems, and then a heuristic or approximation method is proposed to solve it, at …

ABSTRACT In a Software Defined Network (SDN) there may be multiple Virtual Network
Function (VNF) nodes within the network that comprise a Service Function Chain (SFC) …