Transformation of Network Function Virtualization to Cloud: Development Drivers and Technological Evolution from 2012 to 2018 (Part 1)
1. Introduction: Paradigm Shift from Dedicated Hardware to Cloud Architecture Looking back from 2012 to 2018, the telecommunications industry has quietly undergone a profound architectural revolution. At the core of this revolution is what we call the “cloud phase” of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) — a critical period from proof of concept to large-scale commercial … Read more