[October 28, 2014]

InfoVista to Showcase Network as a Service Proof of Concept at the Metro Ethernet Forum's GEN14

InfoVista, the global leader of IP and RF network planning, service assurance and network optimization software solutions, is pleased to be a prominent participant at the Metro Ethernet Forum's (MEF) GEN14 event, taking place November 17-20, 2014, in Washington, D.C.

As a co-author of the MEF's (News - Alert) Third Network vision whitepaper, InfoVista will co-present a proof of concept (POC) based on the core tenants, including the use of Network as a Service (NaaS) principles and Carrier Ethernet 2.0 standards, with Oracle (News - Alert). The POC will demonstrate an agile, assured and orchestrated Carrier Ethernet service across multiple operators. The presentation will include real-time performance assurance of Carrier Ethernet NaaS, with dynamically synchronized service visualization, including on-demand, SLA monitoring and self-service dashboards.

Supporting Quotes

• "With the MEF's Third Network vision, we are entering a new era, where CSP (News - Alert) market leadership will be defined based on the commercial launch of state-of-the-art, self-service and performance-assured services," said Cyril Doussau, senior director, head of service assurance product line, InfoVista. "InfoVista is at the top of innovation when it comes to Carrier Ethernet, and we are thrilled to cooperate with Oracle in demonstrating how CSPs can implement and reap the benefits of the core tenants of the NaaS vision."
• "This is a very important time in the history of Carrier Ethernet. We are pleased to see industry leaders such as InfoVista and Oracle helping to accelerate its adoption and lay the groundwork for an even more successful future," said Nan Chen, president, MEF. "This proof of concept exemplifies our Third Network vision. GEN14 visitors can learn a lot about the value that can be achieved by aligning Carrier Ethernet, SDN, NFV and service orchestration technology from the companies' showcase."

Key Facts

• InfoVista will join two panel presentations at GEN14. On November 19 from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Christopher Cullan, director of product marketing, business services solutions, will speak on the panel, "Unlocking Revenueswith Standardized Carrier Ethernet 2.0 Wholesale E-Access Services." During this session, Christopher will address the standards and challenges in assuring E-Access service performance and explain why performance visibility is critical to communications service providers' (CSPs) ability to monetize these services.
• On the same day, from 4:30-5:20 p.m., Cyril Doussau will join a panel, "Assuring Service Performance and Quality over Virtualized & Dynamic Networks." In this discussion, Cyril will outline InfoVista's service assurance maturity model and the necessary stages CSPs must follow to ensure the successful adoption of software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV).

• Visit InfoVista@GEN14 for further information on InfoVista's activities at MEF GEN 14
• Download the MEF's "Carrier Ethernet 2.0 Service Management Life Cycle" whitepaper here.
• Schedule a meeting with InfoVista at MEF GEN 14, November 17-20, in Washington DC, or visit the company at booth #216 or the POC Showcase throughout the event.
• Find out how InfoVista is helping CSPs, mobile operators and IT-intensive enterprises across the world to better plan, operate, optimize and monetize their networks.
• Follow and engage with InfoVista on its blog, "ProActive Network News," and on LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+ and Twitter.

Tags

InfoVista, Metro Ethernet Forum (News - Alert), MEF, GEN14, Carrier Ethernet, service assurance, Network as a Service, NaaS, network performance management, software-defined networking, SDN, network function virtualization, NFV

About InfoVista

InfoVista is the leading provider of IP and RF planning, assurance and optimization software solutions and services that enable efficient network and IT transformations. Our award-winning solutions empower communications service providers and IT-intensive enterprises to deliver high-performing and differentiated services, while cost-effectively planning, operating, optimizing and monetizing their networks. InfoVista's combined expertise and technology innovations in radio and IP networks provide more than 550 customers worldwide with a new level of network intelligence, visibility and control across the entire network life cycle. Using InfoVista solutions, they deliver optimal quality of service, ensure a high-quality user experience, invest appropriately and consolidate their OSS/BSS ecosystems, while keeping total cost of ownership as low as possible. For more information, please visit www.infovista.com.

About MEF GEN14

The MEF is the defining body behind the global market for Ethernet Services. It will be showcasing its Third Network vision at the industry-wide Global Ethernet Networking 2014 (GEN14) event taking place on 17-20 November 2014 in Washington, DC. With an anticipated audience exceeding 1,200 attendees, GEN14 is the must-attend networking event of the year for professionals involved in the CE services & technology industry. GEN14 will bring together 115+ CE, SDN, NFV, and Cloud expert speakers from across the globe. Participants will consists of retail, wholesale, and mobile service providers; data center providers; cloud service providers; mid to large businesses; government organizations; utilities; network technology vendors; press; analysts and investors. For GEN14 registration and other information, see www.gen14.com.

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