The Virtualization Revolution: NFV Unleashed - Part 6

The explosive growth of internet traffic has disrupted the technology industry, threatening to clog telecom networks… unless a new, scalable approach is implemented. This documentary explores the evolution of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and the hurdles faced when switching from infrastructure-heavy, legacy networks to virtualized networks. Industry leaders and experts also uncover the benefits and use cases behind the transition from hardware-based networks to software-driven ones, making NFV a reality for network operators.

Featured Interviews:

• Andre Fuetsch, Senior VP, Architecture and Design, AT&T
• Chris Wright, Chief Technologist, Red Hat
• Guido Appenzeller, Chief Technology Strategy Officer, Networking and Security, VMWare
• Prodip Sen, CTO, NFV, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Hassan Ahmed, CEO, Affirmed Networks
• Dan Pitt, Executive Director, Open Networking Foundation
• Kelly Herrell, SVP and GM, Software Networking, Brocade
• Manish Singh, VP, SDN & NFV Solutions, Tech Mahindra

Network of the Future Documentary Series:

• Part 1: M2M and IoT: Brace for Impact
• Part 2: Broadband Capacity: Are We Ready?
• Part 3: Break the Restraints: Uncovering Software Defined Networking
• Part 4: The Cloud: Building in Mid-Air
• Part 5: The Value Chain: Building Value in the Chain
• Part 6: The Virtualization Revolution: NFV Unleashed
• Part 7: The Internet of Things: Connecting It All

Sponsored by: Red Hat