Network functions virtualization: Beyond carrier-grade clouds

This article consists of a collection of slides from the author's conference presentation. Some of the specific areas/topics discussed include: software-defined networking; scale and virtualization in the timeline; sisyphus on different hills; hilly landscape; network plasticity; network functions virtualization; architectural working groups; transversal working and expert groups; service oriented use cases; XaaS for network services; virtual infrastructure management; infrastructure network control hierarchy; descriptor information model; redesigning network segments; and evolutionary approach.