Considerations, Best Practices and Requirements for a Virtualised Mobile Network

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This document outlines the key considerations in
the deployment of network virtualisation in a mobile
network environment. The topics covered within
represent solutions to the potential obstacles mobile
operators may face when wishing to capitalize on
network virtualisation (covering both Network Functions
Virtualisation and Software-Defined Networking).
This document provides an overview of the steps
mobile operators should take to adopt this technology
and where appropriate, provide an indication of
what they will need to complete the work and which
external organisations are best placed to deliver it.
The document also outlines a number of examples
and approaches that have been taken by operators
to identify and address the gaps. These best practice
examples are provided as guidance and do not
represent the consensus of the GSMA members
participating to this activity.