VMware Inc. (VMW), based in Palo Alto, Calif., Today announced that it has joined the Open-O project, an open source project organized by the Linux Foundation.
OPEN-O, focused on network virtualization (SDN) and network virtualization functions (NFV), is part of a larger initiative represents a global and technological effort to advance network operations. (See also: Facebook Open Compute supports Cisco).
Strengthening the position with service providers
OPEN-O is intended to provide telecom operators, cable and end-to-end cloud orchestration in the NFV, SDN and legacy networks. As a new "platinum" member, VMware will assist the Board and technical management and marketing committees to stimulate the wave of innovation in orchestration and open standards-based.
VMware hopes that by joining OPEN-O, it will remain at the forefront of technology to provide support for the transformation of 400 communications service providers (CSPs) and telecommunication companies around the world for accelerated innovation and service Starts faster, easier and cheaper than before.
These CSP telecommunications operators and are able to benefit from a converged network and application services platform that combine network architectures, cloud, mobility and IT. VMware joins many other network providers as well as some of the largest operators in the world, including China Mobile, Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) and China Telecom in the OPEN-O project.
"The implementation of NFV NFV requires a robust infrastructure and agility that offers the kind of complete NFV orchestration and multi-cloud project that Open-O is committed to deliver," said Gabriele Di Piazza, vice president of telecommunications solutions NFV VMware Group. "Customers will ultimately choose the path that will help them achieve their goals of the best digital transformation."
By joining OPEN-O, VMware is expanding its position as a major player in defining the evolution and adoption of NFV by Telecommunications operators.
