SDN and NFV: The New Network Architecture

A host of changing requirements to support new and emerging networking services has created two closely related approaches — software-defined networks and network function virtualization — that are major business drivers for the telecommunications industry. This talk will examine the architecture for both approaches and their specific abilities to meet changing network requirements.

MS in Networks & Communication Management & Services

This program challenges you to explore concepts such as 5G mobile wireless, software-defined networks, network function virtualization, IoT, cybersecurity, computer science, electrical engineering and management from a business standpoint. More

Presenter: Dr. Kevin Ryan

Dr. Ryan is the director of the Network & Communication Management & Services master’s program at Stevens. He has significant research, product development and teaching experience from his career in AT&T Bell Labs/Lucent Technologies.

Agenda

10:00AM - 10:05AM: Introduction
10:05AM - 10:30AM: Virtual Lecture by Prof. Kevin Ryan
10:30AM - 10:40AM: Overview of the Stevens NCMS Program
10:40AM - 11:00AM: Questions & Answers