What is Network Functions Virtualization?

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is a network architecture approach that implements network functions in software that runs on standardized compute, storage, and networking platforms instead of dedicated, purpose-built network appliances. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics NFV decouples network functions such as firewalls, load balancers, and routers from proprietary hardware and deploys them as software-based virtual network functions. It uses

How widely is Network Functions Virtualization used?

52 organizations in our directory are tagged Network Functions Virtualization, referenced across 22 open source projects.

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)

Last updated August 24, 2026

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Open source projects 22 Organizations tagged 52 Organizations 5G-PPP, 5TONIC, 6WIND, ACG Research, Affirmed Networks, Agema Systems, Altiostar, Amarisoft, Amartus, Aria Networks, ASOCS, AttoCore, Blue Planet, Broadband Forum, Broadpeak, Calysto, Clavister AB, Creanord, Criterion Networks, Dave Duggal Related terms