CNTT’s Initial NFVi Release Targets OpenStack

The Linux Foundation’s LF Networking group and industry trade association GSMA unveiled the first data release for their Common NFVi Telco Taskforce (CNTT). This initial tranche includes a common reference model and the first reference architecture. The release, dubbed Botrange, is available via the group’s GitHub repository. It also includes details like the program’s guiding principles, expected requirements from operators, and outlines of the initial specifications. The Botrange release is based on OpenStack. Rabi Abdel, a lead NFV and SDN architect at Vodafone, in the group’s FAQ explained this was “based on the member community’s requirements and immediate needs.” He added that containers would be the next area of focus.