As service providers deploy more cloud-native network functions, many are examining new approaches to delivering more automated service assurance in tandem with cloud-native VNFs. Where should CSPs start in re-thinking their approach to service assurance in virtualized networks? ATIS delivers insight on this topic as part of a panel at the BIG Communications Event, which takes place May 14-16 in Austin, Texas.
Service Assurance: Cloud-Native & Decomposed
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
11:30 am – 12:20 pm
Moderator: Denise Culver, Online Research Director, Heavy Reading
ATIS Panelist: Jim McEachern, Principal Technologist
Background: Light Reading’s BIG Communications Event covers the industry’s most pressing topics, including automation, AI, machine learning, SD-WAN, telco data center and more. This year’s event features 
speakers from leading service providers and carriers including BT Americas, AT&T, Sprint, CenturyLink, Verizon and more. Additional event highlights include an audience of 1,500 qualified attendees, live demos, and co-located events including 5G North America and Broadband Summit.
Service providers and others may qualify for free admission. Don’t qualify for free admission? Register here and use discount code: VIPATIS to receive VIP admission and 20% off the registration fee.
ATIS is BIG Communications Event Supporting Partner.
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About ATIS
As a leading technology and solutions development organization, the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) brings together the top global ICT companies to advance the industry’s business priorities. ATIS’ 150 member companies are currently working to address 5G, cybersecurity, robocall mitigation, IoT, artificial intelligence-enabled networks, the all-IP transition, network functions virtualization, smart cities, emergency services, network evolution, quality of service, billing support, operations, and much more. These priorities follow a fast-track development lifecycle – from design and innovation through standards, specifications, requirements, business use cases, software toolkits, open source solutions, and interoperability testing.
ATIS is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ATIS is the North American Organizational Partner for the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), a founding Partner of the oneM2M global initiative, a member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), as well as a member of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL). For more information, visit www.atis.org.
