Lumina Networks has  announced a joint solution with NoviFlow that, it claims, unifies multi-domain IP/MPLS routers and programmable white-box switches to create a seamless intent-based Terabit-scale network.

CSPs will be able to undertake a gradual transition from legacy devices to white-box switches with seamless ubiquitous control. Enabled by intent, service delivery is automated and multi-domain network operations are simplified.

The Lumina/NoviFlow joint SD-Core Networking Solution delivers an unprecedented degree of service automation and performance, enabling network operators to dynamically scale services as demand fluctuates, it claims. The solution reduces management and operating costs with simplified, multi-domain control. SD-Core extends the intent-based end-to-end programming of a flow across multiple topologies and protocols accelerate the transition to white-box SDN networks. CSPs will realize benefit through a gradual transition of mission critical traffic from expensive legacy systems to more economical switching and routing infrastructure.

The solution is built to allow the gradual migration of MPLS services – point-to-point E-line, L3VPN, E-tree, etc. and other routing services such as segment routing, to less costly SDN infrastructure, allowing the capping of investment of legacy core routers.

The SD-CORE solution manages multi-Domain networks including both conventional IP/MPLS networks and SDN networks as one unified Terabit-scale network. Read more...

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