BRUSCHI , Roberto

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is a network architecture concept where network functionality is virtualized and separated into multiple building blocks that may connect or be chained together to implement the required services. The main advantages consist of an increase in network flexibility and scalability. Indeed, each part of the...

We consider a networking infrastructure, upon which various "large" users (e.g., Telecom Operators, data centers, etc.) have multiple paths to deliver an aggregated entry flow to a certain destination. The flow of each user can be split among the different paths that traverse energy-aware routers. The routers adopt a specific strategy to...