The NFV ISG aims to achieve a consistent approach and common architecture for the hardware and software infrastructure needed to support virtualized network functions. The group has already published the first five specifications and is developing more detailed guidance. These documents agree a framework and terminology for NFV which will help the industry channel its efforts towards fully interoperable solutions to enable global economies of scale.
Mark Dunton, software solutions manager for Artesyn Embedded Technologies, said: "Artesyn has joined the world's leading experts in NFV with a view to evolving our product line to support infrastructure development and network deployment. We embrace the objectives of the NFV ISG as they align with our vision for Artesyn's communications solutions. Artesyn is looking forward to becoming a major contributor to the group, specifically leveraging expertise in heterogeneous acceleration and other critical functions to enable effective NFV deployments."
Dr Prodip Sen of Verizon Communications, who is chairman of ETSI's NFV ISG, said:
"We are pleased to welcome Artesyn to the group. Its expertise in carrier grade computing platforms and experience with specifications organizations will be a valuable contribution. What's more, Artesyn has indicated a willingness to learn from the group and support our work in its product line."
About Artesyn Embedded Technologies
Artesyn Embedded Technologies is a global leader in the design and manufacture of highly reliable power conversion and embedded computing solutions for a wide range of industries including communications, computing, medical, military, aerospace and industrial. For more than 40 years, customers have trusted Artesyn to help them accelerate time-to-market and reduce risk with cost-effective advanced network computing and power conversion solutions. Artesyn has over 20,000 employees worldwide across nine engineering centers of excellence, five world-class manufacturing facilities, and global sales and support offices.
