Abstract Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a novel concept that is reshaping the
middlebox arena, shifting network functions (eg firewall, gateways, proxies) from specialized …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) transforms the traditional service provision
architecture into a software-based structure. In NFV, Virtual Network Functions Forwarding …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a promising technique to greatly improve the
effectiveness and flexibility of network management through a process called Service …

The efficient deployment of virtual network functions (VNFs) for network service provisioning
is key for achieving network function virtualization (NFV); however, most existing studies …

To accelerate the implementation of network functions/middle boxes and reduce the
deployment cost, recently, the concept of network function virtualization (NFV) has emerged …

The resources of dedicated accelerators (eg FPGA) are still required to bridge the gap
between software-based Middleboxs (MBs) and the commodity hardware. To consolidate …

Network functions virtualization (NFV) is an emerging network technology. Instead of
deploying hardware equipments for each network functions, virtualized network functions in …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a promising technology that is receiving significant
attention in both academia and the industry. NFV paradigm proposes to decouple Network …

NFV is promising to lower the network operator's capital expenditure and operational
expenditure by replacing proprietary hardware-based network equipment with software …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) provides many benefits to consumers because it is a
cost-efficient evolution of legacy networks, allowing the enhancement and extension of …