IT and Optical Network Orchestration Framework: An Industrial Research Project

Abstract

This paper presents an overview of the most recent evolutions of the Orchestrator Systems, Software Defined Network (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) paradigms that will be developed in the framework of an industrial research project funded by the Puglia Regional Government. The project aims at creating an integrated software platform for Optical Network and IT infrastructure simulation and management. Furthermore, the open framework will be used to build and prove advanced application and services. Among the huge range of applications, Power Management will be the first issue addressed by the project. The software platform being developed will be an integral part of the innovative line of SM Optics products and will be an important asset of Experis Lab for future business development. In this paper an overview of the project and the specific goals to be pursued within the project framework are presented basing on the most recent research results in the scientific literature.