SDN - Defining a Strategic, Business-focused Architecture

SDN is not just another networking technology. Having largely been created by network operators to solve the problems of the network operator, SDN focuses on both service and infrastructure manageability and control - and thus changes how network operators carry out their business. This book discusses a Strategic Architecture and how SDN can be used as the linking technology between Cloud, NFV, Next Generation OSS, Proactive Network Management and Big Data with the aim of creating a strategic, end-to-end business-focused architecture for network operators. A must-read for everyone who wants to understand the full importance of SDN, and to harness its full strategic potential.