Network function virtualization / [electronic resource] Ken Gray, Thomas G. Nadeau. Gray, Kenneth, 1958- author. Nadeau, Thomas D., author. Software-defined networking (Computer network technology) TK5105.5833 004.6 23 Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and index. Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 20, 2016). Drawing upon the authors' practical experience, and using numerous examples and an easy-to-understand framework, this book provides an architectural, vendor-neutral level overview of the issues surrounding the large levels of data storage and transmission requirements needed for today's companies, also enumerating the benefits of NFV for the enterprise. -- Edited summary from book. 2016 Text 1 online resource http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128021194 eng Network function virtualization. Network function virtualization.