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MEF appoints Kelly Ahuja, Kailem Anderson & Ari Banerjee as senior executives
Network Infrastructure

MEF appoints Kelly Ahuja, Kailem Anderson & Ari Banerjee as senior executives

The company announced the launch of a Technology Advisory Board (TAB) comprised of senior executives from leading global technology companies.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Microsoft joins MEF to support universal SD-WAN & SASE standards
Network Infrastructure

Microsoft joins MEF to support universal SD-WAN & SASE standards

Microsoft joins MEF to expand SD-WAN and SASE standards, supporting the development of MEF 3.0 and contributing to the SASE Service and Attributes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2020
MEF grants 3.0 SD-WAN certification to Fortinet
Firewalls

MEF grants 3.0 SD-WAN certification to Fortinet

MEF has recently certified Fortinet's Secure SD-WAN offering as being able to support MEF 3.0 SD-WAN services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
MEF board of directors appoints new member
Digital Transformation

MEF board of directors appoints new member

MEF appoints Aamir Hussain of Verizon Business Group to its board, bringing over 25 years of tech expertise to drive the ambitious MEF 3.0 initiative forward.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
CenturyLink, PLDT, Colt amongst MEF 2019 Award winners
Unified Communications

CenturyLink, PLDT, Colt amongst MEF 2019 Award winners

MEG reveals winners of 2019 MEF Awards, recognizing excellence in software-defined networking and network function virtualisation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
MEF launches new certification pilot for inter-provider service automation
Network Infrastructure

MEF launches new certification pilot for inter-provider service automation

MEF launched the MEF 3.0 LSO Sonata certification pilot for inter-provider service automation, alongside SDK Release 3 for streamlined global service processes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
MEF's final draft SD-WAN service standard is publicly available
Network Infrastructure

MEF's final draft SD-WAN service standard is publicly available

MEF's final draft SD-WAN service standard, defining SD-WAN services and their attributes, is now publicly available ahead of the official July 2019 release.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
MEF announces significant progress in its MEF 3.0 project
Virtualisation

MEF announces significant progress in its MEF 3.0 project

Today MEF published new Ethernet and IP specifications, progressing Layer 1 projects and the first multi-vendor SD-WAN implementation project.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
Channel giants get behind MEF's global networking event
Partner Programmes

Channel giants get behind MEF's global networking event

Taking place in Los Angeles, California, the event will bring together over 1000 senior level professionals from over 275 companies around the world.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Fujitsu, PCCW Global, China Telecom...MEF announces new Board of Directors
Fujitsu

Fujitsu, PCCW Global, China Telecom...MEF announces new Board of Directors

Re-elected Board members include Eric Puetz from AT&T Labs, Sahar Steiff from PCCW Global and Ralph Sanitoro from Fujitsu.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
IN PICS: MEF16 Baltimore - Day 2
Network Infrastructure

IN PICS: MEF16 Baltimore - Day 2

MEF16 kicks off in Baltimore with workshops, demos and keynotes. Over 1200 guests attend to shape the future of communications.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
The hyper-connected world, change & automation at MEF16
Ethernet

The hyper-connected world, change & automation at MEF16

MEF16 opens in Baltimore with keynote speakers discussing the importance of change, automation and Third Network Services.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
Industry collaboration is critical, PCCW Global CEO says
Metro Ethernet Forum

Industry collaboration is critical, PCCW Global CEO says

PCCW Global CEO, Marc Halbfinger, calls for collaboration and improved security in the Network Services and tech industry.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
IN PICS: MEF16 Baltimore - Day 1
Network Infrastructure

IN PICS: MEF16 Baltimore - Day 1

Attendees are in for a jam packed schedule throughout the week, with the opening networking reception currently happening.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
MEF16 LSO Hackathon revisited
Ericsson

MEF16 LSO Hackathon revisited

MEF announces the third LSO Hackathon for November, with the events focused on accelerating development of Third Network services.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
Winners of the MEF 2015 Excellence Awards
Network Infrastructure

Winners of the MEF 2015 Excellence Awards

The GEN15 event brought together nearly 125 expert speakers to fuel discussions on the future of agile, assured and orchestrated services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015

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MEF appoints Technology Advisory Board as Senior executives
Unified Communications

MEF appoints Technology Advisory Board as Senior executives

Leading global tech executives join MEF's new Technology Advisory Board aimed at efficiently bringing new services and solutions to market.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022