The NFVRG Network Function Virtualization Research at the IRTF

Authors

  • D. Lopez Telefónica I+D, Spain
  • R. Krishnan Dell, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/jicts2245-800X.313

Keywords:

NFV, research, IRTF, IETF, SDN, virtualization

Abstract

This paper presents the recently created NFVRG within the IRTF, outlining the story of its constitution, describing and analysing its charter, and presenting the results achieved so far (in despite of its short lifetime) and the intended goals, especially in the short-mid-term.

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Author Biographies

D. Lopez, Telefónica I+D, Spain

D. R. Lopez is a Senior Technology Expert on network middleware and services within the GCTO Unit of Telefónica I+D. Diego is currently focused on identifying and evaluating new opportunities in technologies applicable to network infrastructures, and the coordination of national and international collaboration activities. Diego is actively participating in the ETSI ISG on Network Function Virtualization (chairing its Technical Steering Committee), the ONF, and the IETF WGs connected to these activities, acting as co-chair of the NFVRG within the IRTF.

R. Krishnan, Dell, USA

R. Krishnan is an industry expert in the area of Networking and currently Distinguished Engineer and CTO of NFV in Dell. He is a recognized innovator with 20+ US patents and several conference papers. He is co-chair of NFV Research Group in IRTF. He is also a thought leadership speaker in conferences such as ONS, OpenStack, and OpenDaylight etc.

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“Network Functions Virtualisation” http://www.ietf.org/proceedings/86/ slides/slides-86-sdnrg-1.pdf

“Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)” http://www.ietf.org/proceedin gs/87/slides/slides-87-nsc-0.pdf

“NFVRG – IETF 91 Honolulu” http://www.ietf.org/proceedings/91/nfvrg .html

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Published

2015-07-10

How to Cite

Lopez, D. ., & Krishnan, R. . (2015). The NFVRG Network Function Virtualization Research at the IRTF. Journal of ICT Standardization, 3(1), 57–66. https://doi.org/10.13052/jicts2245-800X.313

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