Telecom User Group and Cloud Native Network Functions Testbed - Introduction and Deep Dive

Explore the evolution of telecom infrastructure in this birds-of-a-feather session focusing on the transition from Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) to Cloud-native Network Functions (CNFs) running on Kubernetes. Learn about the newly formed CNCF Telecom User Group, designed for service providers and vendors to discuss cloud native technology adoption. Dive into upcoming events, upstream projects, and architecture evolution, including Bronze and Gold CNF concepts. Discover performance testing methodologies, multi-node machine-to-machine communication, and hybrid configurations. Gain insights into the principles and challenges of implementing CNFs, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Conclude with information on the call schedule for future discussions and collaborations in this rapidly evolving field.