SDN-NFV: Network Transformation Seamless transition towards network virtualization with Prodapt s SDN/NFV Offerings
Telecom Operators Current Business Challenges & Business Drivers Business Drivers Service Agility & Flexibility Dynamic deployment of network services, applications and underlying infrastructure based on business policies Eliminate Vendor Lock-in Open platforms & API driven integration enables operator to choose best in breed features for network avoiding vendor lock-in Enable Innovation Advent of new business models as the network moves to as-a-service model New Revenue Opportunities Revenue generating services and opportunities coupled with faster time-to-market Reduce CAPEX/OPEX Network function rollout on industry standard high-volume compute, storage and network infra drastically reducing CAPEX/OPEX Network Challenges- Heterogeneous Network Ecosystem Inter-operability between virtual network functions and physical network equipment Integration of OSS/BSS stack with SDN/NFV Management & Orchestration (MANO) layer Seamless interworking with network analytics and performance management systems Cohesion between virtual network ecosystem and development platforms enabling faster service rollout System Integration Challenges: Agile rollout of Network-as-a-Service components using cloud and virtualization stacks AWS, MS Azure, OpenStack, VMware and KVM Enabling continuous development, integration and testing of network micro-services High level of custom development for heterogeneous systems to inter-operate 2
Our Offerings Prodapt offers committed support to CSPs, ISVs and MVNOs in design, development and deployment of network function virtualization and software defined legacy and hybrid networks. Prodapt bring in its deep expertise for a commercial grade solution or implementation of a proof-of-concept (PoC) for potential use cases. We provide complete lifecycle support from conceptualization to deployment and ongoing support, leveraging our DevOps and NetOps Methodology. DEVOPS & NETOPS METHODOLOGY System Design & Consulting System Integration Software Development & Configuration Service Assurance Testing OFFERINGS USING DEVOPS METHODOLOGY System Design & Consulting Solution feasibility and scope analysis across residential, enterprise and wholesale network services. Detailed analysis, estimation and designing of solution keeping business objectives as key focus. Consulting and program management. Software Development & Configuration Development of resource adapters and service template based configuration for SDN and NFV platforms. DevOps based software development and integration, enabling faster ramp-up of service rollout. Portal framework based development based on open APIs, enhancing network programmability and agility. 3
System Integration Integration of SDN-NFV MANO Layer with business applications and OSS/BSS stacks for end-to-end network orchestration. Deployment and integration of open SDN controllers like OpenDayLight, ONOS for industry specific used cases Integration using NETCONG/YANG, REST, TOSCA, CLI, JSON/XML, YAML Testing End-to-End testing/simulation of order orchestration from ordering to provisioning of physical/virtual network elements. Simulation and performance testing of network using proprietary and open network simulators. Order orchestration testing of network services from order to activate cycle, ensuring compliance to service/performance level. Service Assurance Strong ITSM program on the service deployment processes. Effective configuration management, physical and logical perspective of network infrastructure and services. Incident management process implementation, to restore normal service with minimal impact on business. Robust release management, for testing, verification and release changes of network ecosystem. SOLUTIONS Multi-Domain Network Integration Network Analytics and Service Assurance Solutions Design and develop resource adapters for various network domains in multi-vendor environment comprising vendors like- Cisco, Juniper, Coriant and Infinera. Integrate and design network data warehouse system and service assurance tools for unified network visibility and management. Open Source Platforms VNF Management Integrate and evaluate open SDN controllers and open orchestrators specific to business cases, like - ONAP, ONOS, OpenDayLight, OpenCORD. Integration of VNF and VIM Manager for instantiation and management of virtual infrastructure and virtual network functions. 4
EXPERTISE Project Managers Ciena Blue Planet Consultants Open Source Solution Consultants Technical & Solution Architects DevOps Experts Case Study: SDN Multi-Domain Service Orchestrator Implementation Client Background A leading provider of voice, data communication & managed services is exploring SDN-NFV based orchestration capabilities to expedite lead time for service provisioning & rollout of enterprise wholesale services like- Optical Wave, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS/VPN. Challenges Multiple network domains silos resulting in higher lead time for service provisioning and rollout. User Experience for enterprise customer to be enhanced. Integration of disparate network domains like- MPLS, OTN, DWDM & Ethernet for end-to-end orchestration of the network. Optimize CAPEX/OPEX in the long run. Scope Implement an SDN-NFV Orchestrator Layer to integrate various NMS/EMS belonging to multiple vendors in the ecosystem. Design solution architecture for integrating multi-vendor network domains. Development of software plugins based on standard interfaces like- NETCONF, REST and CLI to on-board network resources. End-to-end solution testing, spanning from self-service portal to MDSO and across network domains using custom built simulators. Support and Maintenance, 24X7 system support in on-shore & off-shore model. 5
Prodapt Solution Designed end-to-end solution for Implementation and integration of SDN Orchestration and Network Domains. Implementation of Ciena BluePlanet Multi-Domain Service Orchestrator (MDSO) for Management & Orchestration. Development of TOSCA service templates based resource adapters to on-board multi-vendors domains comprising of Cisco, Juniper, Coriant, Infinera. Northbound integration of self-service portal and order management system. Agile Methodology of software development, integration & testing using DevOps. Business Benefits Significant acceleration in order-quote-provision cycle from 45 days to few minutes for wholesale services. Reduced Time-To-Market. Seamless inter-operability among multiple heterogeneous vendor ecosystems. Enhances service agility and network scalability. SAMPLE ALLIANCES & TECHNOLOGY EXPERTIZE ABOUT PRODAPT Prodapt is a leading global IT services and operations company focused on telecommunications and IoT. Headquartered in Chennai, India, Prodapt has additional locations in the US, Europe, and South Africa. Prodapt is part of the 120-year-old Indian business conglomerate, the Jhaver Group. The Group employs over 16,500 people across 64 countries. Prodapt is an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 27001:2015, SSAE16, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. For more details contact: info@prodapt.com USA THE NETHERLANDS UK SOUTH AFRICA INDIA Prodapt North America Prodapt Solutions Europe Prodapt (UK) Limited Prodapt SA (Pty) Ltd. Prodapt Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Oregon: 7565 SW Mohawk St., Tualatin Ph: +1 503 636 3737 Fax: +1 503 885 0850 Amsterdam: Zekeringstraat 17A, 1014 BM Ph: +31 (0) 20 4895711 London: Devonshire House, 60 Goswell Road Ph: +44 (0) 11 8900 1068 Fax: +44 (0) 11 8900 1069 Johannesburg: No. 3, 3rd Avenue, Rivonia Ph: +27 (0) 11 259 4000 Fax: +27 (0) 11 259 4111 Chennai: Prince Infocity II, OMR Ph: +91 44 4903 3000 Fax: +91 44 4903 3010 Texas: 222 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving Ph: +1 972 201 9009 Fax: +1 972 501 9019 New York: 1 Bridge Street, Irvingston Ph: +1 646 403 8158 Prodapt Consulting BV Rijswijk: De Bruyn Kopsstraat 14 Ph: +31 (0) 70 4140722 Fax: +31 70 3030047 Chennai One SEZ, Thoraipakkam Ph: +91 44 4230 2300 Fax: +91 44 4903 3010 Bangalore: CareerNet Campus No. 53, Devarabisana Halli, Outer Ring Road, Bellandur Post