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Saturday, 30 September 2017

Amdocs launches open source NFV platform for communications service providers

Amdocs Network Function Virtualization (NFV) powered by Open Network Automation Platform (ONAP) has been launched, addressing the needs of operators seeking adaptable, scalable, software-driven networks based on cloud and microservices technologies.

The software features service design, virtualisation and operating capabilities on demand, and can be deployed either locally or in the public cloud using modern DevOps adoption techniques. The Amdocs Service Design and Create module automates service design, while the Amdocs Active Inventory module offers a unified live view of services powered by ONAP. 

Service providers using technologies developed in ONAP can provide enterprises the ability to design their own networks as part of a richer set of service features. For testing and verifying virtual services on ONAP’s open source platform, Amdocs offers easy deployment of ONAP and a cloud-based hosting environment complemented with predefined SD-WAN acceleration kit and administration tools.

“Amdocs brings unique expertise derived from working with ONAP’s early adopters to help service providers drive value from virtualisation and this offering lays the framework for additional carrier-grade enhancements as the ONAP code matures. Open source brings unparalleled agility and innovation to the market. In such a dynamic environment, it is important that the industry is able to package open source contributions into a mature capability set for live network operations. This is what we have achieved with the Amdocs NFV powered by ONAP professional portfolio,” said Gary Miles, GM, Amdocs. 

“It represents a brand new frontier for the communications and media industry and addresses the many time to market challenges facing carriers who want to rapidly launch new virtual services, and gain the future proof advantages of ONAP open source technology today.

“Amdocs’ open network partner ecosystem of industry leading vendors has created more than 80 virtual network functions (VNFs), delivering innovative NFV use-cases that speed up complex multi-vendor service deployments. This is complemented by a portfolio of professional services to fast-track NFV strategic planning, implementation and operations/assurance, as well as integration to existing operational and business support systems, essential to commercialising virtual network services for our customers now and in the future."

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