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In the last few years, the concept of network virtualization has gained a lot of attention both from industry and research projects. This paper evaluates the potential of network virtualization from an operator’s perspective, with the short-term goal of optimizing service delivery and rollout, and on a longer term as an enabler of technology integration and migration. Based on possible scenarios for implementing and using network virtualization, new business roles and models are examined. Open issues and topics for further evaluation are identified. In summary, the objective is to identify the challenges but also new opportunities for telecom operators raised by network virtualization.
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Carapinha, J. et al. (2010). Network Virtualization - Opportunities and Challenges for Operators. In: Berre, A.J., Gómez-Pérez, A., Tutschku, K., Fensel, D. (eds) Future Internet - FIS 2010. FIS 2010. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 6369. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-15877-3_15
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