Abstract The emergence of Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) is drastically reshaping
the arrangement of network functions. Instead of being built on dedicated hardware (network …

The paper aims to analyse how the management science literature explains sustainable
coordination and management of Information Technology (IT) outsourcing chains. The IT …

Abstract Service function chaining (SFC) provisioning is helpful not only for saving the
capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) of a network provider but …

With the advent of Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technology, more and more mobile
users make use of virtual network services in Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) networks …

Abstract Service Function Chaining (SFC) has become an integral part of every emerging
application to satisfy its specific demand. Due to the massive increase in such diverse …

5G network is envisioned to provide massive connectivity for a wide range of applications,
such as ultra-clear media, internet of vehicles, and smart home. The traditional way of …

Emerging technologies such as network function virtualization (NFV) and software defined
networking (SDN) provide a promising way to implement service function chain (SFC), a …

Abstract As Network Function Virtualization (NFV) becomes reality and cloud computing
offers a scalable pay-as-you-go charging model, more network operators would like to …

Network function virtualization (NFV) moves hardware-based middleboxes to software-
defined virtual network functions (VNFs) running on standard machines. By incorporating …

Service Function Chaining (SFC) provides a method of forwarding traffic flows through one
or more service functions (SFs). For service providers, chaining SFs across multiple …