Network function virtualization (NFV) platform for wellness in high-speed network

Abstract

In recent years, cloud and virtualization technologies have received a lot of attention among network equipment vendors and service providers. Due to the flexibility and significant economic potential of these technologies, software defined networking and network functions virtualization are emerging as the most critical key enablers. SDN/NFV facilitating the design, delivery and operation of network services in a dynamic and scalable manner. On the other hand, with the emergence of a variety of wearable devices, wellness information platforms are undergoing major changes. To provide continuous monitoring of wellness service users, it is mandatory to provide agility and mobility support for the SDN/NFV. However, the end-to-end connectivity support across a whole SDN/NFV networks has not been fully addressed. This paper overviews available platforms used for end-to-end connectivity and proposes a new hybrid platform approach for wellness services in SDN/NFV.