NFV for Today's Network Operator - ERP Spain.com - España y América Latina

Installing network hardware in the Enterprise, Datacenter or Telecom site is so last decade. For Network Operators, planning rack space, power and cabling each time you need to add a network appliance is a real drag on the bottom line. Wouldn't it be great if you could leverage your investment in Cloud to optimize your network? Network Function Virtualization (NFV) can be deployed to overcome some of the key challenges of modern networks and cloud adoption. In this session, you will learn about how the virtualization movement has moved beyond Compute and Storage infrastructure to bring the same benefits to Networking. Learn about NFV and its relation to Software Defined Networking, the differences between SDN and NFV, and how you can incorporate this into your Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) strategy. Hear about the impact NFV has had on a managed services provider and apply those lessons to your own network operations. About the Presenter Carl Fugate has more than 15 years of operational experience in the Telecom and Managed Service Provider industry. He is currently the Principle Architect in the Capgemini Infrastructure Services Backbone group responsible for securely interconnecting clients to both Public and Private cloud offerings with SDN and NFV. His operations background brings a unique perspective to Network Architecture enabling him to develop real world solutions while integrating new advancements in technology. He has consulted with clients in numerous industries including Food Processing, Retail Services, Pharma & Life Sciences, Consumer Products and Government (State/Defense Contractors). Carl is an active member of the Open Data Center Alliance (ODCA) Infrastructure Work Group.