Seminar Series Sponsor Event Sponsors Johan Witters EMEA marketing co-chair, MEF IP Regional PLM for evolution of business services to SDN and NFV Nokia MEF Strategy and Market Trends
Seminar Series Sponsor Event Sponsors
Johan WittersEMEA marketing co-chair, MEF
IP Regional PLM for evolution of business services to SDN and NFV
Nokia
MEF Strategy and Market Trends
30min
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Topics
• MEF Overview
• MEF Strategic Work At A Glance
• Market Trends & Opportunities
• MEF’s Industry-Wide Initiatives
• Upcoming Activities & Latest News
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MEF Profile
• Leading the evolution toward on-demand, agile/dynamic, orchestrated Third Network network services
• Building upon the $80 billion Carrier Ethernet market
• Powered by LSO, SDN and NFV
• Certifying Services, Equipment and Professionals
• Emphasis on addressing the increasing demands of enterprise-cloud connectivity
210+ Member Companies
NA EMEA APAC CALA
SPs Vendors Others
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MEF Strategic Work
• Dynamic Network Services– Carrier Ethernet 2.0 is the Foundation
– Layer 3 IP & Higher Layer 4-7 Service Definitions
– Powered By LSO + SDN + NFV
• Lifecycle Service Orchestration– Enables Automated, Virtualized and Interconnected Networks
– Overcomes OSS/BSS Challenges For SDN, NFV & Traditional Networks
– LSO Reference Architecture and Interface Definitions
– Common Information Models
• Industry Collaboration & Open Initiatives– Collaborating with upstream Open Source initiatives
– LSO Hackathon
• Expanded Certification Program
Market Trends & Opportunities
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What Is A “Third Network” Service?
• Provides an on-demand, orchestrated, assured, and secured experience with user-directed control over network resources and cloud connectivity.
• Optimized for real-time traffic & integration of value-added network functions-as-a-services.
• Delivered over more automated, virtualized & interconnected networks powered by CE 2.0, LSO, SDN & NFV.
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Migration from Traditional to Virtualized, Software Defined TechnologiesInfrastructure
SDN NFV
Third Network Layers for Innovation
Robust, Flexible, Globally Standardized & Certified MEF Services
End-End, Automated, Across Multi-provider NetworksService
Orchestration
Service Innovation
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NetworkOperator 1
Evolution to The Third Network
Regional Office 2
NetworkOperator 2
Regional Office 1
Service Provider
Data Center
Services
Agile, Assured, Orchestrated
Agile = On-demand
Assured = E2E SLAs
Orchestrated = Automated
Open = Software Defined
Examples:
• On-demand Bandwidth Increase
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
• Establishing New Connections
Head Office
Self-service Web Portal
StaticConnectivity
Services
• App-Driven Network Changes• L3 to L7 services
Third NetworkServices
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Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO)
OTN Core Ethernet Access
Network Operator 2(Access Provider)
Ethernet Access
Network Operator 1(Retail Service Provider)
MPLS Core
UserService Endpoint
UserService Endpoint
OperatorService Endpoint
Service Provider Business Applications
Infrastructure & Element Control & Management
Infrastructure & Element Control & Management
End-to-End Network as a Service
Operator Virtual Connection Operator Virtual Connection
Self-serviceWeb Portal
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MEF & Vertical Systems Group Study
• Global Survey – October 2015– Service Provider, technology, and other professionals who work for MEF
member companies and/or are MEF Certified Professionals.
– 110 individuals employed by 87 companies operating in every region of the world • 64 professionals representing 50 service provider organizations / business units
• 46 professionals representing 37 technology and other firms.
• Additional research on Service Provider profiles– AT&T
– Level 3
– Telstra
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MEF & Vertical Systems Group Study - Focus
• How & when revenue-generating dynamic services will impact the market
• Drivers, benefits & challenges of deploying dynamic services
• Available & planned dynamic capabilities that customers can control on their own networks, and
• Role and relative importance that LSO, SDN & NFV will play alongside CE 2.0 in driving the market
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Dynamic Services Expectations Are Increasing
Source: Dynamic Third Network Services Enabled By LSO, SDN & NFV Joint Survey, MEF & Vertical Systems (Nov 2015)
Sell by 201860%
No plans or unsure
40%
Service Provider Plans To Offer Dynamic Ethernet Services
• 97% said CE 2.0 services are essential or important as a foundation for dynamic services
• 74% said LSO is essential or important to support dynamic services
• Input from 50 service provider business units, 64 professionals worldwide
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What Can Customers Expect, 2016 – 2018?
Schedule Bandwidth Increase / Decrease On Existing Service Port
Manually Initiate On-Demand Bandwidth Increase / Decrease On Existing Service Port
Dynamic Ethernet Capabilities – Customer Direct Control Via Web Portal or API
Automatically Initiate On-Demand Bandwidth Increase / Decrease On Existing Service Port
Sources: Dynamic Third Network Services Enabled By LSO, SDN & NFV Joint Survey, MEF & Vertical Systems (Nov 2015)
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What Can Customers Expect, 2016 – 2018?
Schedule Bandwidth Increase / Decrease On Existing Service Port
Manually Initiate On-Demand Bandwidth Increase / Decrease On Existing Service Port
Dynamic Ethernet Capabilities – Customer Direct Control Via Web Portal or API
Automatically Initiate On-Demand Bandwidth Increase / Decrease On Existing Service Port
Increase / Decrease Bandwidth On Existing Connection To Private Or Public Cloud
Active / Deactivate Ethernet Virtual Connection
Add Virtual Network Service To Ethernet Service –e.g. NFV-Enabled Virtual Firewall, Virtual Security
Activate A New Service Port
Change VLANs Mapped To EVC
Change Class of Service On Connection
Sources: Dynamic Third Network Services Enabled By LSO, SDN & NFV Joint Survey, MEF & Vertical Systems (Nov 2015)
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Third Network Pillars: LSO / SDN / NFV
MEF LSOONF SDN ETSI NFV MANO
ServicePortal
NetworkInfrastructure
SDN Applications
SDN Controller
Man
age
men
t Fu
nct
ion
Network Infrastructure
Element Control and Management
OSS/BSS
NFVO
EMVNFM VIM
Network Controller
VNF
NetworkInfrastructure
NFVInfrastructure
OSS/BSS
Infrastructure Control and Management
Strategic MEF Industry-Wide Activities
SPECIFICATIONS
Path to the Third Network
• Reference Architecture• Information Models• API Definitions• Business Processes• Interface Profiles• Operational Threads
Architecture and Definitions forAgile, Assured and Orchestrated Services
• CE 2.0 Services• New IP and L4-L7 Services (NFaaS)• Cloud Services
IMPLEMENTATION
SERVICE ORCHESTRATION
CONNECTIVITY SERVICES
• LSO Spec Implementation• Upstream Open Source• Accelerated by LSO
Hackathon• MEFnet platform• Interfaces with OpenCS• MEF Certification
• Reference Builds• SDN, NFV and Traditional• Accelerated by LSO
Hackathon• MEFnet platform• Interfaces with OpenLSO• MEF Certification
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The MEF Third Network Open Initiative
Open Implementation of MEF Services
Business Apps
Allegro APIs
Service Problem Mgmt.
Service Fulfillment
Service Assurance
Service Function Chaining
Analytics
Security
Cantata APIs
Legato APIs
Sonata APIs
Presto APIs
Interlude APIs
Customer Applications
VNFs (L3-L7)
NFVI
NFVMANO
SDN ControllersTraditional Networks
SDN NetworkPublic/Private
Clouds & Services
Open Implementations of SOF
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MEF UNITE Program
Launched in late 2014 to coordinate internal & external engagement with Standards Development Organizations, Associations & Open Source Projects, to lead the industry migration to agile, assured and orchestrated services.
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ITU & MEF Sign MOU Oct 2015
WHEREAS, ITU and MEF now desire to express theirmutual intent to cooperate for the purpose of drivingstandards-development and related program work toenable Carrier Ethernet and the next generation ofagile, assured and orchestrated connectivity services,and to enhance related knowledge infrastructurecapabilities globally with a special focus ondeveloping countries.
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MEF & ON.Lab Sign MOU March 2016
Memorandum of Understanding centered on ON.Lab’sE-CORD and the MEF’s new OpenCS (Open ConnectivityServices) and OpenLSO (Open Lifecycle ServiceOrchestration) Projects.
ON.Lab E-CORD Demonstrates Programmable, On-Demand CE 2.0 E-Line Service As First MEF OpenCSReference Build
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MEF 54: Ethernet Interconnect Points (EIP) Project
• Launched in November 2014, EIPs will be used to interconnect CE Networks at ENNI, Service Lifecycle, and Service Orchestration levels
• EIP Implementation Agreement use (existing and future) MEF specifications and certifications from the ENNI to the LSO
• Unique Rapid Prototyping concept
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MEF Services Interconnect Program
Designed to bring small wholesale operators into the community of companies that can deliver standardized, certified E-Access and E-Transit services
This MEF program enables the operator to:
• Cost-effectively become MEF E-Access and/or E-Transit certified
• Participate in wholesale-oriented program education and marketing activities
MEF Membership is Not Required For Small Operators
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MEF Certification Programs
PROFESSIONALS
62% 2 Year AAGR
SERVICES
91% 2 Year AAGR
EQUIPMENT
58% 2 Year AAGR
164SERVICES
62PROVIDERS
300DEVICES
42VENDORS
4170PROFESSIONALS
421COMPANIES
209+SPs
76COUNTRIES
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• CE 2.0 100G Certification– First six certified vendors announced at GEN15 at gala event
– First Service Provider announced in March
• CE 2.0 E-Transit and Access E-Line certification– Launch - Invitation/call-for-interest release on Jan 20th
– First Announcements - Target mid-2016
– Transition - Plan for Access EPL/EVPL installed base
• Updates to MEF CE 2.0 Certification Policies– No change to CE 2.0 equipment “highly recommended” policy
– Update “equipment” to “product” language
– CE 1.0 certs no longer offered
– Clarification of registry listing policy to include only members and MEF-SI program participants
CE 2.0 Certification Program Updates
• 56 CE 2.0 Service Providers
• 42 CE 2.0 Equipment Manufacturers
• 276 CE 2.0 Devices
• 9 100G CE 2.0 Devices
Upcoming MEF Activities & Latest News
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Join us for the MEF Q3 Boston Annual Meeting
Join us for the 2016 MEF Annual Meeting!
• Largest meeting of the year
• Board of Directors elections
• Plenary session features technical strategy, work updates, analyst panel
• BoF session
• Committee/program working sessions
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The Third NetworkEnabling Dynamic Network Services For The
Hyper-Connected World
www.MEF16.com V1 01.15.16
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel
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What Sets MEF16 Apart?
• 1,200+ attendees from 300+ organizations 35+ countries
• 275+ Service & Technology Executives – 55% of attendees at Director-level or above
• 120+ CE 2.0, LSO, SDN, NFV, Cloud experts from leading service provider, technology, analyst firms
• Proof of Concept Service & Technology Showcase demonstrations
• MEF Excellence Awards Dinner
• 3rd LSO Hackathon
• Wholesale Track & Networking– largest gathering of Ethernet service buyers & sellers
• Global Media Hub – Meeting place for top press & industry analysts
• Sponsorship packages available. Visit www.MEF16.com.
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Tracking MEF
MEF Forum
@MEF_Forum
MEF.net wiki.mef.net thirdnetworknews.com ethernetacademy.netmef16.com
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Seminar Series Sponsor Event Sponsors
Johan WittersEMEA marketing co-chair, MEF
IP Regional PLM for evolution of business services to SDN and NFV
Nokia
MEF Strategy and Market Trends
30min