Cisco supplying SDN and NFV to Softbank

Tail-f orchestrator and BGP-EVPN controller to provision cloud VPN

Softbank, which owns a majority stake in Sprint, said this week that will use the network virtualization features Cisco SDN (NFV) technologies to your VPN service in the cloud.

The operator will deploy Cisco network services Orchestrator tail-f based on technology acquisition, supply chain services and elements of physical network and virtual. Softbank will also use the new Cisco (VTS) system for virtual topology VXLAN automate provisioning through BGP-EVPN. Cisco says this enhanced architecture will reduce service delivery time from weeks to minutes, and to allow greater flexibility in updating the functions of virtual networks.

Service chains controlled by software direct traffic through Layer 4-7 security functions suitable flow-based, customer profile, service type or other characteristics. VTS are used to the "chain of dynamic service points within the data center," Cisco said.

White Cloud SmartVPN SoftBank uses physical and virtual elements from multiple vendors. It provides an online portal for self-service help customers in choosing policies and security services network to meet business needs.

Moreover, Cisco innovation center opened in Berlin this week to show the development of digital technology, particularly the Internet about possible deals. Development of the new Innovation Center is openBerlin manufacturing, logistics and transportation vertical structures.
Cisco plans to invest about US $ 30 million in the new site in the coming years. It is the center of innovation in the ninth company established worldwide.