Multi SDO Workshop TM Forum Live Kevin Vachon Chief Operating Officer MEF 1
The MEF in 2015 MEF is the driving force behind the $80+ billion global market for Carrier Ethernet services and technologies and the defining body for LSO (Lifecycle Service Orchestration) standards that underpin emerging Third Network services with CE 2.0, SDN, and NFV. SPs Vendors Other 220 Member Companies NA EMEA APAC CALA 2 2
Evolution of Connectivity Services Carrier Ethernet Defined Standardized: Multi CoS, Interconnect, Manageability Business Services DataCentre/Cloud Layer 3 Service Access Mobile Backhaul 3
Work Of The MEF Lifecycle Service Orchestration STANDARDIZED AGILE, ASSURED, ORCHESTRATED SERVICES Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) Third Network Services Network Infrastructure APIs NFV SDN Existing WAN MEF Certified Professional Lifecycle Frameworks Connectivity Services STANDARDIZED LIFECYCLE FRAMEWORKS Product Catalogue Service Ordering Configuration & Setup Performance Reporting E Line, E LAN, E Tree, E Access, E Transit Information Model & OAM STANDARDIZED & CERTIFIED SERVICES E Line E Tree E LAN STANDARDIZED ARCHITECTURE E Access E Transit Service Architecture UNIs and ENNIs EVCs and OVCs Carrier Ethernet Network Carrier Ethernet Network End to End Carrier Ethernet Service 4 4
Lifecycle Service Orchestration Self service Web Portal Service Provider Business Applications Fulfillment, Performance, Control, Assurance, Usage, Analytics, Security, Policy APIs APIs User Service Endpoint Operator Service Endpoint User Service Endpoint Ethernet Access Transport Transport Ethernet Access Network Operator (Retail Service Provider) Network Operator (Wholesale Access Provider) End to End Network as a Service 55
Current Reference Architecture Service Portal CANTATA Service Provider/ Business Applications SONATA Partner Domain/ Business Applications ALLEGRO LEGATO LEGATO ANIMATO Application Coordinator Service Provider INTERLUDE Partner Domain Domain Architecture may follow ETSI NFV MANO, ONF SDN, or other PRESTO Infrastructure Control and Management Element Control and Management PRESTO Infrastructure Control and Management Element Control and Management Network Infrastructure 66
MEF Collaboration Activities Unite is a MEF program to coordinate internal & external engagement with Standards Development Organizations, Associations & Open Source Projects, to lead the industry migration to agile, assured and orchestrated services. 7
NOVEMBER 16 19 OMNI HOTEL DALLAS, TX, USA Global gathering of professionals enabling the future of agile, assured and orchestrated network services powered by CE 2.0, LSO, SDN and NFV Host Operator:
Proof of Concept Showcase The expanded Showcase for GEN15 will feature leadingedge implementations of dynamic, cloud centric Carrier Ethernet services with LSO, SDN, NFV, and other innovations. Enables Enterprises and all stakeholders to gain insight into the availability of future service provider offerings. 9 www.gen15.com
MEF Certification Programs Service Certification 136 Certified Services 45 Service Providers, 19 Countries Equipment Certification 237 CE 2.0 Network Devices 44 Equipment Manufacturers Launched 100G Certification Professional Certification 3,126+ MEF CECPs 346 Companies, 209 Service Providers 72 countries API Certification Work Has Commenced in Parallel 10
Summary: MEF Priorities 1. CE2.0: Globalize Accelerate shift from TDM to CE 2.0, the logical platform upon which new functionality will be developed Streamlined, rapid interconnects, E Access service availability from small operators 2. Services: Migration From Static to Dynamic Cloud, on demand, pay as you go Leverage SDN and NFV capabilities 3. LSO: Develop/deploy LSO and Certifications To overcome OSS/BSS challenges and realize full benefits of SDN/NFV enabled networks Extend MEF Certification programs 1 11
Multi SDO Workshop TM Forum Live Kevin Vachon Chief Operating Officer MEF 12
Lifecycle Service Orchestration 13 13
MEF Survey: Addressing OSS/BSS Challenge 60% of surveyed respondents said that their current OSS/BSS infrastructure lacks capabilities needed to launch new services in a timely, cost effective manner. 55% said their OSS/BSS is outdated and needs to be updated/overhauled. Only 16% of respondents said their systems are modern, efficient, and largely adequate. 70% 60% 50% 40% 60% 55% 51% 44% New MEF Survey Dynamic Third Network Services & the Role of LSO (Mar 15) 30% 20% 16% 16% 10% 0% Lacking capabilities to launch new services in a timely, cost effective manner Outdated and inefficient, needs to be updated/overhauled Too fragmented Too proprietary Modern, efficient, and cost effective It is largely adequate to meet company requirements; no need to change 2% Other Source: MEF Survey, Dynamic Third Network Services & the Role of LSO (Mar 15) 14
Growth Path of Carrier LSO 15
Employ Carrier MEF CECP Ethernet is a Globally Recognized, Professionals Vendor Neutral Certification Program, Designed to Ensure That Organizations Have a Common Baseline of Technical Carrier Ethernet Skills Across Many Organizational Functions 1h 45m online exam available worldwide Self study or attend accredited training programs US$350 testing fee MEF membership not required Pre requisite for MEF Services Interconnect Program At May 2015 3,140 MEF CECPs 350 Companies 180 Service Providers 72 countries 16
New MEF Services Interconnect Program Designed to promote the availability of standardized Ethernet Access Services & targeted at Operators with revenues < US$50M This MEF program enables you to: Join the growing global community of standardized CE 2.0 E Access Service Providers Cost effectively become MEF E Access Certified Participate in special program education and marketing activities MEF Membership is Not Required 17
Standardized Interconnection. MEF Rapid Prototyping Lifecycle Service Orchestration Lifecycle Frameworks Connectivity Services E Access, E Transit Information Model & OAM STANDARDIZED AGILE, ASSURED, ORCHESTRATED SERVICES Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) Network Infrastructure NFV SDN Existing WAN STANDARDIZED LIFECYCLE FRAMEWORKS (BUSINESS PROCESS) Service Lifecycle Manual Processes APIs E Access E Transit WHOLESALE SERVICES E Access E Transit Third Network Services APIs Service Architecture Facility ENNI Build and Attributes Service Provider Carrier Ethernet Network EIP ARCHITECTURE Carrier Ethernet Network End to End Carrier Ethernet Service Access Provider 18
Join Us at Today s Workshop: 13:30 15:30 Tutorials: Using LSO, SDN and NFV to enhance CE Services Inter Operator LSO Panel: Next Generation of Stakeholders in the SDN NFV LSO era 19
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The Third Network LSO, SDN, and NFV Kevin Vachon Chief Operating Officer MEF 21